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Presley resigns as Baldwin city administrator

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Tuesday, February 15. 2011

Baldwin city administrator Jerry Presley has resigned following a month of closed door meetings and an effort by the mayor and some council members to get rid of him. After meeting in closed session for approximately two hours and 15 minutes on Monday night, the Baldwin City Council unanimously accepted the resignation of Presley, effective ... [Full Story »]

Booster Club formed for recreation department

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Wednesday, February 9. 2011

A Booster Club has been formed to support the county’s recreation department. The Banks County Board of Commissioners agreed to a request Tuesday night from recreation director Joe Gailey for a Booster Club to formed. Funds will be raised through yearly dues ($5 for individuals and $10 for families) and fundraisers, including sponsorship ... [Full Story »]

Maysville council, fire chief clash on fire service

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Tuesday, February 8. 2011

The Maysville City Council and Maysville fire chief James Lyle are at odds over the town’s funding for fire services. At the council meeting Monday night, the council approved a $1.2 million budget that includes $11,500 for fire protection for Banks County residents who live in the city limits. The fire department had given the council a ... [Full Story »]

Baldwin mayor's call to fire Presley fails in 3-2 vote

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Wednesday, February 2. 2011

In a 3-2 vote at the called Baldwin City Council meeting on Tuesday night, the motion to fire city administrator Jerry Presley failed. Twice, Mayor Jerry Neace called for a motion to terminate Presley after reporting that the city administrator had failed to communicate the city’s financial situation to the council. After the second request, ... [Full Story »]

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