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Can Williams even run?

By Tom, on September 4th, 2009%

WALB’s Karen Cohilas is reporting that there is one major obstacle to Arthur Williams bid to reclaim his Ward 3 City Commission seat: Approximately $100,000 that’s owed to the IRS that may well make him ineligible to fill the seat

Obviously, if he’s unable to run, then it’s smooth sailing for Chris Pike, who will be unopposed for the Ward 3 seat.

Financial bills are nothing new for Williams, who’s previous stint on the City Commission was filled with overspending on his city travel and expense accounts, as well as the money he currently owes to the IRS. Yep, he’s owed it for that long.

15 comments   Albany Dougherty County    

One less for Republican nomination in Georgia Second

By Tom, on September 4th, 2009%

SWGAPolitics.com recently received a letter sent out by Lee Ferrell, who had filed to run in the Republican primary for the second district seat currently held by Sanford Bishop. Ferrell, who ran against Bishop in the previous race, had been staunch in his stance that he would run against the Democrat.

His letter: Continue reading One less for Republican nomination in Georgia Second

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The Return of Arthur Williams

By Tom, on September 4th, 2009%

WALB, in an email alert, states that former Albany City Commissioner Arthur Williams is currently qualifying for the Ward 3 seat being vacated by Commissioner Morris Gurr. There’s been a lot of speculation lately about Williams running for the seat that Gurr defeated him for last time it was up for grabs.

Williams was…well…my Mom always told me that if I wasn’t able to say anything nice about someone, don’t say anything at all. As such, I’ll be very quiet now.

Luckily, Chris Pike has already qualified, making this one a contested race. We’ll have more about this race as it becomes available to us.

17 comments   Albany Dougherty County   ,  

The Good Life City, or the Life Sentence City?

By Tom, on September 4th, 2009%

Before the dust can even settle from Don Buie, or even before formal charges can be filed, Southwest Georgia Regional Airport Deputy Director Kevin Harper has been charged with felony theft last night at Dillard’s department store according to sources wishing to remain anonymous because they are not authorized to speak to the media. Harper worked part time as part of the Dillard’s security team which helped enable his shenanigans. Continue reading The Good Life City, or the Life Sentence City?

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Jeff Is Running for Governor

By Jeff, on September 4th, 2009%

Did I get your attention?

I am actually running for Leesburg City Council, but there is another Jeff in this State that has thrown his hat in the ring for Governor – making him the 7th Republican to do so. That particular Jeff is State Senator Jeff Chapman (R-Brunswick).

Chapman is most known for his staunch opposition to efforts by many under the Gold Dome to redevelop Jekyll Island. Because of this stance and others, he is not popular with Gold Dome leadership, and this has allowed him to claim a justified “maverick” label. Apparently, he also has a perfect score from the Republican Liberty Caucus (the “libertarian” wing of the GOP).
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