Demorest Council doesn't see eye to eye over grant writer contract ...

Andrew is currently a member of the Demorest City Council. He was elected in 2021 and is serving his first term.

As of September 3, 2025, Andrew Ferguson did not have a website or any information online.

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Jim Welborn

Jim is currently a member of the Demorest City Council. He was elected in 2020 and is serving his first term.

As of September 3, 2025, Jim Welborn did not have a website or any information online.

First look at Clarkesville's newly revamped square - Now Habersham

As of September 3, 2025, Leigh Johnston did not have a website or any information online.

Leigh Johnston

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Patti is an instructional designer at OneStream Software. She also works for the Demorest DDA. 

Candidates set for November municipal elections in Habersham ...

Patti's campaign for Demorest City Council Member is her first entry into politics.

As of September 3, 2025, Patti Davis did not have a website or any information online.

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Shawn Allen has a bachelor's degree in finance from the University of Georgia and a master's degree from Piedmont University. 

Shawn is an employee benefits specialist at Northeast Georgia Health System. 

Demorest cuts the ribbon on its new city hall - Now Habersham

Shawn is currently a council member for the City of Demorest.

As of September 3, 2025, Shawn Allen did not have a website or any information online.

Each candidate was interviewed separately. 

Believes the most important issue facing the city is finding another water source.

- Believes the most important issue facing the city is finding another water source.

Shawn Allen

Supports installing a dog park in the Brent Lee Moore Memorial Field.

- City council members work together with the rest of city council to set and implement city policy. 
- City council is tasked with ensuring the health, comfort, and safety of residents of the city 
- City council members work with the mayor to govern city departments, such as the police department, fire department, transportation department, and parks and recreation department. 
- City council members represent either the whole city or residents of a specific district. 
- Most city council members in Georgia are elected in odd years to four year terms. Elections are nonpartisan. 