By Renee O’Quinn
The Baxley City Council accepted the resignation of Councilman Kenneth Waithe, District 1 Councilman, at the Sept. 10 regular council meeting. Councilman Waithe read a letter officially resigning as council member for the district. Waithe stated with regret that he was resigning due to the relocation to Bethesda, Maryland, where he will begin a new job at Walter Reed Medical Center. Waithe expressed his appreciation to all the council members and told them how much he enjoyed working with each of them. “Baxley will always be my home,” said Waithe. Mayor Steve Rigdon and the council wished him well and thanked him for his service to the City of Baxley.
Waithe resigns council postion
Mayor Rigdon called for a special election to fill the open District 1 position due to Waithe’s resignation. The special election will be conducted in accordance with chapter 3 of title 31 of the O.C.G.A., the Georgia Municipal Election Code. A special election will be held Nov. 5.
Mayor Pro Tem Dr. Esco Hall, Jr. made a motion authorizing the mayor to enter into an agreement with the Appling County Board of Elections to hold the City of Baxley’s election. This motion was seconded by Councilman Mickey Bass and was unanimously approved.
Reports
Mayor Pro Tem Hall stated he appreciated the council members’ participation in donating to Concerted Services to support the Meals on Wheels Program.
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Mayor Pro Tem Dr. Esco Hall, Jr. made a motion authorizing the mayor to enter into an agreement with the Appling County Board of Elections to hold the City of Baxley’s election. This motion was seconded by Councilman Mickey Bass and was unanimously approved.
Reports
Mayor Pro Tem Hall stated he appreciated the council members’ participation in donating to Concerted Services to support the Meals on Wheels Program.
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