Winder lays off 30, reshuffles government

The City of Winder government reorganized its government and laid-off 30 full-time employees Wednesday due to a financial condition that has “significantly worsened.”

A press release issued Wednesday afternoon did not list the names or titles of the affected employees. However, the cuts apparently affect some supervisors, utility workers, and employees of planning and development. Spared were employees in the police department.

Mayor George “Chip” Thompson III said public safety remains a high priority “and patrol officers were not affected by the position eliminations.”

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