Clayton.Talk

By Fred Schwartz

June 2, 2008 2:56 PM | Link to this

The Clerk’s office ain’t broke. But because Linda Miller is white, she will not retain the office that she has more than adequately run for the last 15 years. We need an inadequate clerk to serve the inadequate DA.

By District 5 resident

June 2, 2008 3:10 PM | Link to this

Linda Miller has my vote.

By Anonymous

June 2, 2008 3:23 PM | Link to this

Vote Kem Kimbrough for sheriff, he has more actual command experience than any of his opponents. His service spans more than 10 years in various, critical roles in Clayton County, including as Special Investigations Director, Chief of the Jail, and Legal Advisor to the Sheriff’s Office. For more info visit kemforsheriff.com

By anonymously anonymous

June 2, 2008 4:22 PM | Link to this

Well, let me get my sound off in:

NICHOLSON FOR BOE DISTRICT 5!!

ASKEW FOR BOE DISTRICT 6!!

By Concerned oldtimer

June 2, 2008 4:57 PM | Link to this

Linda Miller for one and the Juvvie court judge for DA…..I have met her, worked with her when I was a teacher, and she is good at what she does

By Farmer

June 2, 2008 6:33 PM | Link to this

Kimberly,

Ms. Crute-Ralph may want to be clearer on her goals for “working families” because if you aren’t retired or a full-time student than you’re probably a “working” person. That said, I plan to vote for Kem Kimbrough for sheriff. Clayton County will do well to have Kem as the head of its Sheriff’s Department and jail. For District 78 Rep. I plan to vote for Glenn Baker. Glenn’s platform is for better education, more transparency and addressing transportation. These are issues that are destroying the real estate values of Clayton and Henry County homeowners - more so for Clayton! For State Senate - Demont Davis. Tasha Mosley for Solicitor General. One word about Tasha - Great! For DA - Tracy Graham-Lawson. One word about Tracy - Experienced! For BOE - Mary Baker.

I say “NO” to Lee and Jewel Scott, Victor Hill and anyone currently on the BOE and candidates associated with Mr. Trotter.

By Concerned Resident

June 3, 2008 8:24 AM | Link to this

Why aren’t their more Republicans running for office? Where is the diversity in this election?

I’m definetly voting HE!! NO TO VICTOR HILL..

Can we please get this county back on track so I can sell my home and move to greener pastures.

By Questions

June 3, 2008 8:32 AM | Link to this

Really good information. Is there somewhere we can go to get all the candidates currently running for office in ClayCo?

Is the Michelle Thomas you have listed up here they same person on the school board? Why are there so many husband/wives in office in ClayCo?

By Get it??

June 3, 2008 9:57 AM | Link to this

Don’t Clayton County people see the pattern with their elected officials? Are they that blind? Cant you see its all about them and their self centered egos. Victor Hill spent thousands of tax payers dollars on putting his name on sheriff’s dept cars? Why? Because he is a self centered little man and he thinks that makes him look big and important . The new school system superintendent shreds thousand of school diplomas because they didn’t have his name on them, why? Because these people are only interested in their own self gratification than the people they are supposed to serve. Its third world mentality and that’s the main reason Clayton County is in the shape it is in. And until the majority of voters readjust their thinking to a western republic concept and not a third world despotic mentality its not going to get any better. Take a look at the CC School board with them its all about their defiance of the SACS board, as Neda Ware once said “This is My House” and “I’m the Boss here” and her attitude is still alive and well in the school board members that came after her. One member Spending 500$ of tax payer money for a hotel room because she didn’t want to drive a few miles home after a meeting ? And Pullman wanting a driver to chauffeur her around? These people think just because they get a job with the school board or get elected to some county office they are some kind of aristocratic nobility. I’m surprised some of them dont ware capes and require their subjects to kneel to them. Clayton County better wake up before you loose your whole county, its going down a sink hole fast.

By Wrong Question

June 3, 2008 9:57 AM | Link to this

Question: There is no Michelle Thomas on the school board. There is a Michelle Strong in District 1, on the school board.

By Remove

June 3, 2008 10:13 AM | Link to this

How much is it going to cost the taxpayers of Clayton County to have “Victor Hills” name removed off all the county cars he had it put on after he looses the election?

By Ernest Strozier

June 3, 2008 10:19 AM | Link to this

Vote Strozier for Sheriff. I represent change because I have no loyalties to the past or present Sheriff’s. As I state on my website “holding an office does not make you a leader”. I have no desire to “run” a jail but I do have the desire to manage one. I have the management experience and training to put the Sheriff’s Office back on the road to being professional again.

By itamazesme

June 3, 2008 10:36 AM | Link to this

Great posts everyone - especially you get it?!!! I am with you and I get it totally…it is ridiculous how the egos inflate because they become elected officials. it is unreal. As clayton countians, let us all learn from our past mistakes and research our candidates and vote for experience and skill level NOT race. Farmer you are correct as well…anyone associates with TROTTER should be looked over immediately half of the puppet’s strings on the BOE are puilled by their puppeteer Trotter…Let’s get it right this time clayton county. ANd it will be interesting to see how much it costs to get victor hill’s names off of the cars - why were they put on to start with. His ego will be the reason for his failure to be re-elected. He is to be commended for some of his achievements, but no one is willing to really overlook the antics and negativity surrounding him and his office.

By anonymously anonymous

June 3, 2008 11:30 AM | Link to this

I have had the privelege of working for both Clayton county and the state of Georgia, and there is absolutely an air of superiority among Clayton politicians as opposed to politicians everywhere else. I haven’t determined why, but I do know it to be true.

By Clayton Taxpayer

June 3, 2008 11:46 AM | Link to this

I know who I will vote against:

Victor Hill Lee Scott Jewel Scott Celeste Johnson

Any candidate for any office that has ties to the above or to MACE.

Right on “Get It??” It’s shaping up to look like the only difference between Sheriff Walking Small and Superintendent Trumpson is height.

Itamazesme - can you name one achievement of Li’l Vic’s? The only one I can think of is the fact that he’s made a laughingstock of Clayton County along with our sterling Board of Retardation.

I don’t care how much it costs to get his name off the Sheriff’s vehicles. If I could afford it, I’d pay for it myself.

I’ve reached the point where news from the Sheriff’s office or the BOE no longer threatens to give me a stroke. Let them play their silly games until we have a new slate in Clayton County. All these pretenders will then slink off and crawl in aother county’s dark hole.

By Kimberly Allen

June 3, 2008 11:53 AM | Link to this

Is there somewhere we can go to get all the candidates currently running for office in ClayCo?

To Questions - go to Clayton’s Official Web site then go to the “Board of Elections” webpage.

Click on “Candidates” then click on the “Final List of Candidates Qualified for July 15, 2008 General Primary” PDF.

Kimberly Allen

By fred schwartz

June 3, 2008 12:52 PM | Link to this

How much is it going to cost to repaint the sherriff’s cars back to brown plus pay ALL the attorney’s fees and court costs that LiL Vic caused the county to incur? How much would it cost to move the Scott’s (Lee and Jewel), John Trotter, the BOE and all associated with the aforementioned to somewhere like say …… Canada?

By Lisa daniels

June 3, 2008 12:55 PM | Link to this

Bob Hartley, Where are you?

By JDR

June 3, 2008 12:59 PM | Link to this

Good comments, Clayton Taxpayer. However, I do take exception to referring to the Board of Ed as the “Board of Retardation.” It’s an insult to mentally retarded people!

Seriously, all people I’ve known with Downs Syndrome and other mental disabilities have or speak no guile - certainly not a trait that we can associate with the BOE. (and most of the other politicians in CC as well.)

By fred schwartz

June 3, 2008 1:08 PM | Link to this

I don’t think you can go wrong with either of the candidates running against Jewel Scott. One’s white and female, the other black and male. They’re both extremely qualified unlike the current DA. So go ahead and vote skin color again, just not for the incumbant.

By Cam

June 3, 2008 1:51 PM | Link to this

I know that there have been some candidate forums held already, but wondered if anyone knew of any other forums that are coming up.

By Ed Rigdon

June 3, 2008 2:42 PM | Link to this

Upcoming forums for Board of Education candidates:

Tuesday, June 10, 7 PM, organized by the Student Advisory Council of the Clayton County Public Schools

Monday, June 16, 6 PM, organized by the Clayton County Chamber of Commerce

Both located at the Clayton County Public Schools Performing Arts Center, 2530 Mt. Zion Pkwy, Jonesboro

The Chamber of Commerce postponed its forums for other candidates. Perhaps they will be rescheduled.

By Ed Rigdon

June 3, 2008 2:59 PM | Link to this

It’s not too late to register to vote for the July 15 election. The last day to register is June 16:

for information

By Still A Victor Hill Supporter

June 3, 2008 3:20 PM | Link to this

Victor Hill did one thing wrong, the way he fire those people. If he would have the human resource department do the firing, there would not have been any problems, everybody cleans house when they are elected. One mistake does not void all of the good things Victor Hill has done for the county and the sheriff department. Clayton County, don’t be fool, by the people who stood in the way of progress and was fired. Now at the drop of a dime everybody holla sue sue sue sue. They are suing taxpayers not Victor Hill, if they really care about the county wellbeing, they would have just got their jobs back or sue just Victor Hill. Christians don’t sue, look it up in the bible.

Strozier does not care about the little people; I know I talk with him.

Rainwater and Lemon will not be tuff on crime, and will cater to special interest.

victor Hill has done a great job as far as sheriff goes. Sorry he is not a politic, that’s good because I want a sheriff that is not scared of crime or Eldrin Bell and Eldrin special interest (The white people in Clayton, ask most of the people on this blog that hate Victor Hill what race are they and do they support Eldrin Bell, don’t be fool). This is the first time in history that clayton county sheriff department was accredited, This means the CCSD is entitle to federal funds. The Feds, is who paid for our CCSD Tank, the federal government not the Clayton County Taxpayer, why wouldn’t we take it, it’s FREE. Clayton County, do your homework. Do we really want to take a chance when crime in Clayton County is still on the raise? Trust me, You go against the GOOD OLD BOYS and see how many come after you. Victor Hill is not a politic, he is a Dam Good Sheriff. VOTE VICTOR HILL FOR SHERIFF. Here is some of Victor Hill accomplishments, see if there candidate can stack up.

Accomplishments of Sheriff Victor Hill’s administration

Sheriff Victor Hill has been working for you. Under Sheriff Hill’s administration the Clayton County Sheriff’s Office has achieved numerous accomplishments and increased the level of service provided to the citizens.

Clayton County Sheriff’s Office to Attain National Accreditation Reforming The County Jail & Courthouse for better Safety, Efficiency, and Cleanliness:

Reduced accidental releases. Reduced inmate suicides. Reduced escapes 100% Instituted paramilitary standards to instill discipline and respect for authority in inmate population and increase officer safety. Reduce release time of inmates. Created critical incident plans. Instituted cleanliness procedures. Installed razor wire around jail. Installed keycard access to increase security of the jail. Installed repeater system in the courts to increase efficiency of communications.

Making the Sheriff’s Office work better for the Citizens of Clayton County!

Creation of specialized unit known as the H.A.R.T. (Hispanic Asian Relations Team) unit to foster open dialogue with Asian and Hispanic communities. Creation of specialized tactical unit known as the “Stalking Unit” to combat domestic violence. Creation of a “Scared Straight Program”, Junior Deputy, and Explorer Post to encourage teens to make better decisions. Creation of specialized tactical unit known as the “SCCIP Unit” to rid the county of grafitti and litter. Creation of quick response elite tactical unit known as the “COBRA Unit” to deal with street level drugs, gangs and crime. Creation of “Blackhawk Air Unit” to increase protection and patrolling abilities of the Sheriff’s Office. Creation of specialized unit known as the “SORT Unit” to more effectively track and maintain whereabouts of sexual offenders. Increased efficiency of warrants and civil paper service process.Increased efficiency and safety of Jail Operations by implementing military boot camp style standards and policies.
Increased readiness of the Sheriff’s Office by creating and requiring all law enforcement personnel to meet military physical standards.
Provided free drug testing kits to the public to decrease drug abuse among teens. Captured 9 of the original 10 most wanted fugitive in Clayton County. Raise the weapon qualifying requirements to state level minimums.

By Sammy Ojean

June 3, 2008 3:28 PM | Link to this

PERSONS NOT TO VOTE FOR MOST HAS COST THIS COUNTY TONS OF MONEY IN LAWSUITS AND HIRING THEIR CLOSE FRIENDS THAT ARE REJECTS FROM OTHER COUNTIES THAT’S NOTHING BUT CROOKS.

1: Jewel Scott

2: Lee Scott

3: Victor Hill

4: Phaedra Graham

5: Michael B. King

6: Leslie Miller Terry

7: Glenn Dowell

8: Lawrence Ethridge

9: David Ashe

10 Lois Baines Hunter

11: Wole Ralph

12: Virginia Burton Gray

13: Milton Mack

14: Michelle Thomas

**Please also if anyone that is found out to apart of these Organizations should not be voted into office as they are only self serve type of organizations that does out care about us the citizens of Clayton County.

1: Clayton County Democratic Party

2: Mace

3:GAE**

By Georgia Peach

June 3, 2008 3:30 PM | Link to this

* Vote for Dr. Glenn Dowell* * It time for a change Do it the Dowell way Dr. Dowell for District 6 *

By District 5 resident

June 3, 2008 3:31 PM | Link to this

Still a Victor Hill Supporter,

Your list of accomplishments do not impress me. You list having clean jails as a accomplishment, who cares?! Reduced accidental releases? If you were properly doing your job, wouldn’t that automatically happen?

Sounds like he has developed a lot of “Units” but are the 1)effective and 2)necessary to being the SHERIFF of Clayton County?

By WTF?

June 3, 2008 3:37 PM | Link to this

Thanks to the Pink Pony lawsuit, Victor Hill is about to cost this county thousands more in lawsuits.

The county can only get insurance from one source thanks to Victor Hill’s illegal firing of all those people. Forget human resources, anyone with some sense would have at least taken one day to research how to properly clean house.

What about paying sheriff’s employees to sing on a choir with your tax dollars? (or maybe you are collecting tax dollars and that’s why you don’t have a problem with this).

Add to that all the money being paid to Tee Cassells (probably more to come) thanks to more of Victor Hill’s shenanigans.

And Victor Hill didn’t even have the decency to put his campaign on hold for 5 minutes during the tornado. Instead of helping, he passed out campaign literature to folks trying to put their lives back together.

That’s just what I remember. Victor Hill has cost this county a lot more than he’s given to it. He needs to go NOW.

P.S. - Jonathan Newtwon will NOT get my vote because he is associated with Victor Hill. Anyone associated with Victor Hill, Lee Scott, Jewel Scott, Kevin Thomas and/or John Trotter DOES NOT NEED TO BE ELECTED INTO OFFICE PERIOD!!!

By Still A Victor Hill Supporter

June 3, 2008 3:41 PM | Link to this

District 5 resident

Tell me this first, what race are you and do you support Eldrin Bell. Because you have went fishing without bait.

By Georgia Peach

June 3, 2008 3:42 PM | Link to this

Sammy Ojean have you spoke with any of the the people that are running for office. For example, Dr. Glenn Dowell has over 20 yrs in education and in business. Check out his website Voteforglenndowell.com to get more information. I’m ready for a change for the children of Clayton County.

By Still A Victor Hill Supporter

June 3, 2008 3:53 PM | Link to this

To:WTF

Tell me this first, what race are you and do you support Eldrin Bell. Do the people of Clayton really need an element like the Pink Pony in Clayton County and show me the picture of victor Hill handing out campaign literature to the people caught in the tornado, I didn’t think so.

By District 5 resident

June 3, 2008 4:01 PM | Link to this

What race do you think I am? What race are you?

Because isn’t that thinking what got us into trouble? When are we going to stop blaming each other based upon the color of our skin? We all talk about civil rights and equality, but until we can look further than the color of ones skin then it will never happen.

By Funny 2 Me

June 3, 2008 4:02 PM | Link to this

Funny 2 me how the white people in Clayton County ask the black people in Clayton County to vote color blind, but do you think the white peole in Clayton will vote color blind?

By Clayton Minority

June 3, 2008 4:12 PM | Link to this

Funny 2 me how the majority in this county complains when the minority wants to vote for a minority. Guess who the majority block is in Clayton County.

By Still A Victor Hill Supporter

June 3, 2008 4:23 PM | Link to this

To:District 5 resident

I think you are white. I am black

District 5 resident, when you say “Because isn’t that thinking what got us into trouble?” Do you mean to tell me there were no qualified Blacks on the ballet? What you should have said is voting for people base on popularity got us in this trouble, not voting for blacks.

Funny 2 me, the answer to your question “do you think the white people in Clayton will vote color blind? HELL NO.

By WTF?

June 3, 2008 4:24 PM | Link to this

What difference does it make what the color of my skin is? That’s the problem with Clayton County right here and right now. EVERYTHING is predicated on race instead of qualifications, or more importantly PAST ACTIONS, which clearly show that Victor Hill is unqualified to do much more than run his mouth, which he excels at.

If I say I’m white you’ll assume I’m prejudiced against blacks. If I say I’m black, you’ll accuse me of being self-hating because I don’t blindly support blacks even when they are clearly in the wrong.

If anyone else went into a new job and on their first day at work caused all this mayhem and cost the company as much money as Victor Hill has cost Clayton county, they would be fired and rightfully so. This is FINALLY our chance to “fire” Victor Hill.

If Victor Hill can’t or won’t take the time to make sure whatever actions he takes are legal and correct BEFOREHAND, then he doesn’t deserve to be sheriff, and his 1st day in office is just scratching the surface of all his mishaps since taking office.

I am tired of my tax dollars paying for Victor Hill’s mistakes, trial and error as sheriff, bottom line.

Victor Hill is a lot of things, but he’s not “totally” stupid. Do you think he or his goon of a bodyguard would allow anyone to take pictures of him handing out his campaign paperwork right after a tornado hit? That’s what I thought.

and God forbid if the Sheriff’s office and police department EVER consolidate under his watch. Victor Hill has been trying to make that happen since his days as a state representative. Too much power for the little man.

I’m not denying Victor Hill has done a few good things during his term. But for this voter, his bad outweighs his good on so many levels, and he should be held accountable for all he has cost this county in money and embarassment.

We need a new sheriff in town NOW!

By JohnsonQP23

June 3, 2008 4:27 PM | Link to this

Please vote ‘NO’ to Virginia Gray. She is a nice old lady, but she is weak. A low-moderate leader at best.

Example #1 - At the debate she could not name even one thing she/Commission had done for Clayton County.

Example #2 - I have personally seen/heard her be antagonistic to Chief Turner at Commissioner’s meetings. Others who go to meetings, more so than I, have witnessed her disrespect towards Chief Turner, who does an EXCELLENT job by the way….

Example #3 - She often ignors speakers and talks thru public comment portion of meetings. (Although all have peerked up recently due to elections, lol).

Example #4 - She does not offer bold leadership or propose new items. (Wole/Bell strongest on Board IN THIS). Bell has gone on record against the School Board, Noresse Haynes debacle, Sheriff Hill, DA Scott, etc regarding their incompetance and malephesance in office.

Example #5 - Bell is a visionary who looks at the big picture - Gray just goes along with what is placed before her and she often does not VOTE, on what is in the people’s best interests.

Example #6 - She was (currently?) supported by John Trotter.

Example #7 - As a realtor, she would probably be more ‘beholden’ to developers (and it is rumored they are funding her campaign).

I’m voting for Bell as he is, hands down, the best of the bunch.

VOTE BELL FOR CHAIR!!!

By ernest strozier

June 3, 2008 4:28 PM | Link to this

To Victor Hill supporter.

WHO ARE THE LITTLE PEOPLE?

By District 5 resident

June 3, 2008 4:42 PM | Link to this

Public office races have always been a popularity contest. Didn’t you in school vote for president of your student body based upon popularity and not qualifications. Unfortunately most politicians are not voted on because of their qualifications. They are voted on because they are black/white, democrat/republician, male/female, etc. When we as a people (black, white, purple..) start choosing our elected officials based on qualifications then we will have nothing but chaos. Clayton County is a prime example of chaos.

So what difference does it make if I am black, white or purple? I am entitled to my opinion. I totally agree with WTF? No matter how one answers the question “What race are you?”, someone on this blog will find fault for my thinking.

By Still A Victor Hill Supporter

June 3, 2008 5:02 PM | Link to this

To: WTF

I never assumed just because you are white you are prejudiced. We should be able to talk about race without being labeled a racist. I just ask you what color you were because I believe must white people in Clayton County feel as you do.

Victor Hill’s bodyguard, not letting you take a picture, that is Funny 2 me.

To; Ernest Strozier

When running an election campaign, try to at least act as if you care when people are talking to you. I guess I am, little people, because that is what I felt like after talking with you. Sorry, but I hope you are never at the other end of my 911 call.

By Still A Victor Hill Supporter

June 3, 2008 5:14 PM | Link to this

To: District 5 resident

So What, I agree with Funny 2 Me

District 5 resident you never address my statement about what you said? District 5 resident, when you say “Because isn’t that thinking what got us into trouble?” Do you mean to tell me there were no qualified Blacks on the ballet?

Answer the question or apologize for the statement you made?

By WTF?

June 3, 2008 5:22 PM | Link to this

I never said whether I was white or black, but nice try.

The mere fact that you even asked for the color of my skin tells me a little about your thought process. Skin color is irrelevant.

Don’t assume only whites are against Victor Hill, I have met a few whites who are for him.

Many Blacks judging elected officials based on their actions, qualifications and the condition this county is currently in are against Victor Hill as well.

I know that’s hard to believe and not what Victor nor his cronies/supporters wants to hear so close to the election, but it is true. You’ll see soon enough.

By District 5 resident

June 3, 2008 5:47 PM | Link to this

First off Victor Hill Supporter, how did my questioning Victor Hill’s accomplishments become a race issue? Does me not liking Victor Hill make me a “white person”? Because if you look at the other candidates, there are more black people running for sheriff than white.

I never said that there were not any qualified blacks on the ballot. There are a lot of qualified people running in all the races. There are a lot of unqualified people in office today. Most of those people were voted in not because of qualifications but because of other reasons.

By Still A Victor Hill Supporter

June 3, 2008 5:52 PM | Link to this

To: WTF

It is not irrelevant; race is a factor to most voters. What about the presidential election can you say that race is not a factor? Should we vote for someone based off race NO, but should we, not vote for someone based off race, NO. I believe when you say race is not a factor when you vote is a lie. I never said all the white people in Clayton County were voting against Victor Hill, I said most feel like you do and you are? Be careful how you spin my words.

By Still A Victor Hill Supporter

June 3, 2008 6:00 PM | Link to this

District 5 resident,

Good spin, but that was not the statement you made.

By Deadbeat Officials

June 3, 2008 6:22 PM | Link to this

I will not vote for any candidate that has not done anything in my community but campaign, including Incumbents who I have not seen working in my community until now, you will not get my vote.

By District 5 resident

June 3, 2008 7:02 PM | Link to this

Still a Victor Hill Supporter,

You must be reading a different blog. Please show me where I said anything negative regarding the candidates running for current positions. I said at 4:01 pm *”What race do you think I am? What race are you?

Because isn’t that thinking what got us into trouble? When are we going to stop blaming each other based upon the color of our skin? We all talk about civil rights and equality, but until we can look further than the color of ones skin then it will never happen.”*
And you never answered my question regarding how my questioning Victor Hill’s accomplishments became a race issue?

By Attn: Clayton Parents

June 3, 2008 7:07 PM | Link to this

Those who have a knee-jerk reaction against anyone “MACE affliated” must be forgetting the majority voting bloc on the BOE has been comprised of members of GAE.

They’re also forgetting that of the administrators who lead this “fatally flawed” system not one is a MACE member. But a member of the GAE Board of Directors and the GAE president are both ClayCo administrators.

Guess the MACE bashers want to set up MACE as the “straw man” because they don’t want to acknowledge the majority voting bloc is GAE and none of the administrators are MACE.

But then again, MACE bashers, who hate the fact that MACE exposes them for being spineless on discipline never let facts and logic get in the way of spin.

By raja

June 3, 2008 7:26 PM | Link to this

Still A Victor Hill Supporter

I am a black female who want be voting 4 Hill.

I do not support that crooked DA and her husband or Linda Miller Terry.

Do you need names of more blacks I do not support. I got more.

By StillLaughing

June 3, 2008 7:51 PM | Link to this

Still A Victor Hill Supporter

You have to be kidding!LOL The only persons I know that support that idiot is Lee and Jewel, and Tracey Powell. Which one are you? LOL

By Know Your Voting Rights

June 3, 2008 9:54 PM | Link to this

Many voters are under the mistaken impression that they must vote the ballot for the party to which they are registered. In Georgia, in a primary election you may vote any ballot you choose. If you are a registered Republican, Libertarian, or green, you may ask for and receive a Democrat ballot on 15 July. If you vote another ballot other than Democrat, you will not be able to vote for your candidate if they are running as a Democrat. This means that you won’t be able to vote the Incumbent out of office as most if not all are Democrats. When you go to the poll, you should be asked which ballot you want (NOTICE: You are NOT asked which party you are registered to). If you want to vote the full ticket, demand the Democrat ballot and vote your conscious. Do not be intimidated or talked into voting another ballot other than the one you wish to vote.

By Still A Victor Hill Supporter

June 3, 2008 10:30 PM | Link to this

StillLaughing We will see if you are still laughing or still hiding behind your user name after July 16, lol. Victor Hill has more supporters than you think. Go back your Obama hate site, We know who you are.

Raja SOOOOOOOOWHAT!!! You came in on the end, Always ONE.

District 5 resident Go back and read your blogs, you know what you said and meant. Don’t cry wolf now.

By raja

June 4, 2008 7:46 AM | Link to this

Still A Victor Hill Supporter

Your “ALWAYS ONE” comment show you think I am the only black who don’t support Hill. You think because I’m black I should support that clown because he is black. You need to get your head out of the sand. Hill is the worst thing ever happen to CC.

By Clayton Taxpayer

June 4, 2008 8:49 AM | Link to this

Li’l Vic Supporter: I’m not surprised that you support Sheriff Walking Small. You make as much sense as he does. The only thing you were able to prove to me about his so-called “accomplishments” is that you can cut and paste from his re-election website.

I’m REAL glad he got us that tank. That will help alot.

By justmyonevoice

June 4, 2008 9:17 AM | Link to this

Hello everyone, This is my first time doing anyting like this. Jus want to say race should not be the point. We need to really look at each person. Last time we got rid of some highly qualified people and put people in office based on the color of there skin. Please remember don’t look at the color of their skin but the contients of there heart. I for one want to put skin color out of this race, I am voting based on talking to that person and judging from that. Just wanted to put my two cents in. thanks

By WTF?

June 4, 2008 9:39 AM | Link to this

We aren’t talking about the presidential election (GO OBAMA) we’re talking about little old effed up Clayton County, which has gotten even more effed up since the 2004 elections.

And perhaps I misspoke. Skin color SHOULD be irrelevant, but there are always a select few who like to keep the crap going.

I’m not a native Georgian. Where I come from we vote based on qualifications, experience & what that person has or has not accomplished during his/her term, not skin color nor gender, every conversation does not lead back to race relations, and people can have an opinion without being labeled a racist or having to tell others what race they are.

Where I come from, voting people like Victor Hill & Jewel Scott out would be a no-brainer. Hell, they wouldn’t have been voted in in the first place!

If Victor Hill gets reelected, count mines as one more home that will immediately be rented out Section 8. I won’t subject my family to this county any longer if things don’t start to change around here.

By the way, you are doing a good enough job of “spin” without my assistance. Just like your man, Victor Hill. and I’m not going to tell you what race I am, so you may as well stop asking, subtly or otherwise. What race I am is most definitely irrelevant to this conversation.

By anonymously anonymous

June 4, 2008 10:01 AM | Link to this

You know, I am still very new to politics. I didn’t even vote the first time until the last senate race, in spite of the fact that I’ve been a registered voter for ten years. Between this blog and the blogs for the presidential race, I am really turned off that so many put so much importance on race in these elections. We are all each entitled to develop our own opinions about candidates and their platforms. We are permitted through blog and many other kinds of formats to exercise our freedom of speech. Arguing and wagging our fingers isn’t going to sway the vote one direction or the other. I think most of us just want voters to use their intelligence when selecting candidates for office. Some of my good friends do not share my views on politics, but that doesn’t mean that we lash out at each other or make baseless accusations. Why do we attack the nameless and faceless in our blog community? Honestly, I’m wondering if it is worth it to vote. No matter what choices I make someone somewhere will condemn me for it.

By Anonymous

June 4, 2008 10:10 AM | Link to this

Vote Kem Kimbrough for sheriff. Vote Kem Kimbrough for sheriff. Vote Kem Kimbrough for sheriff. Vote Kem Kimbrough for sheriff. Vote Kem Kimbrough for sheriff. Vote Kem Kimbrough for sheriff. Vote Kem Kimbrough for sheriff. Vote Kem Kimbrough for sheriff. Vote Kem Kimbrough for sheriff.

By JohnsonQP23

June 4, 2008 11:31 AM | Link to this

Guess what question is on the July 15th Democratic sample ballot?

“Shall the charter of Clayton County be amended so to authorize, upon approval in a local referendum, the consolidation of the law enforcement powers and duties of the Clayton County Police Department into the Clayton County Sheriff’s Office?”

Ballot http://www.co.clayton.ga.us/brdelectionsregistration/sampleballots/DemocraticSampleBallotB071508.pdf

Clayton County Elections Board http://www.co.clayton.ga.us/brdelectionsregistration/sample_ballots/index.htm

By anonymously anonymous

June 4, 2008 12:44 PM | Link to this

Who let that fool put that on the ballot? His is a mad man. His Napoleanic grab for power must not be successful! No other county police agency in Georgia is regulated by the sheriff, and they never should be either.

This is the beginnings of a military coup. He will forcibly take our county hostage if given control of the police department. He will not report to the Board of Commissioners. He will do what he wants whenever, wherever, and however he wants, and if anyone on the police force opposes him, he will fire them.

By Clayton Taxpayer

June 4, 2008 12:52 PM | Link to this

Hmmmm…I wonder who Vic paid off on the Board of Elections?

By Kimberly Allen

June 4, 2008 1:36 PM | Link to this

I called the Board of Elections (770.477.3372) to find out what’s up with the consolidation question being on the ballot.

According to the board of elections, this question is nonbinding, which means citizens can vote on it, but it does not mean that the consolidation will actually happen. It must be voted on and approved by our county commissioners beforehand.

Whether you are for or against consolidation you should not ignore the question when voting on July 15 because the outcome could be used to argue the point for or against consolidation by the next sheriff.

I also asked why the question was only listed on the Democratic ballot, and was told that democrats posed the question.

If you have concerns about consolidation, I’d suggest contacting your county commissioner(s)immediately to let them know how you feel one way or the other. July 15 will be here before we know it.

Thank you so much for sharing that info with us JohnsonQP23! Look for a future blog on that prior to elections, even if it’s part of the one about all of the candidates for sheriff (all of whom are against consolidation as of the last political forum I attended)

Kimberly Allen

By Still A Victor Hill Supporter

June 4, 2008 2:33 PM | Link to this

Raja

Typical, I knew you would miss the point again, next time read the whole blog before you comment. That is what I meant by ALWAYS ONE.

By anonymously anonymous

June 4, 2008 2:51 PM | Link to this

Thank you, Ms. Kimberly. I very much appreciate you researching that item for us.

I have not yet been able to attend a forum for the candidates for the office of sheriff. Can you tell me when and where the next one will be?

By Carlos of Atlanta

June 4, 2008 3:00 PM | Link to this

what is wrong with Democrats in Clayton? Kevin Thomas is the Chairman of the Democratic Party, his wife Michelle Thomas is running for clerk and his daughter works for the Sheriff Hill. Now here they come with a consolidation question. Wake up Clayton Democrats and take back your party before Thomas sells you all down the river.

By WTF?

June 4, 2008 3:24 PM | Link to this

So, Kevin and Michelle Thomas daughter work for sheriff Victor Hill? Why is that not at all surprising. Guess that was a payoff for something.

Victor Hill has several “yes” men (and women, apparently) in his organization who just go with the program as long as they get to keep their job.

Another tidbit: Jonathan Newton, who also works for Victor Hill, does not even have a high school diploma! Is this a person you want writing laws for you?

Answer: Only if you live in Clayton County, Georgia.

By The Master Mole

June 4, 2008 4:00 PM | Link to this

The Master Mole and Mole Army has found this out:

Kevin Thomas President of the Clayton County Democratic Party made a deal with Victor Hill that is Victor Hill gives his ( Kevin Thomas) daughter a Job within the Sheriff’ Department that he (Kevin Thomas) would call Ms. Bright to have that Consoildation Plan of Victor Hills on the ballot.

Fresh from the mole.net

inside the concrete fortress of victor, the villianous, vicious, vicar of vice, for days; one of our brave scouts has a report to post.

Uh oh…. Looks like Hill has a new problem to “ferret” out…

Seems his new Internal Affairs (more like “Infernal” Affairs) commander, the freshly promoted “Captain” Grant Kidd has a mystery to solve. And what a mystery this one must be as it takes all 3 of the stooges on a Saturday none the less (for the uninformed, the stooges are “Captain” Grant Kidd - the former “can I get that door for you mister victor” guy; “Lieutenant” John Patterson - who wishes every day he’d stayed in crime scene and went to PD; and Dippity Terry “Dark Avenger” Lee - the dark hole himself and assistant drink machine filler).

Seems some one has been cooking the books in victorville and now they have a problem keeping it under wraps.

So now we have yet another employee “banned” and thrown off the island. I’m sure king looney, errr… victor, will use this opportunity to try and cast blame for his misdeeds on yet another lackey (this pattern is getting a little old however).

And a little birdie told me there might be some other problems with those “cooked books”. Things like not one cent collected by the Sheriff’s Office has been remitted to the state, retirement funds, county or anyone else since the December report. Wonder how long this will take the county and state to figure out. Gonna be hard to blame all that embezzlement on the lone employee ain’t it ! ! ! (yes I said the “E” word)

Awwww… come on now, you can’t blame it all on Brenda can you victor

And besides, you already know she will tell on others, so what makes you thing she will not tell on “YOU” and the cooked books to save her own hide….

Yes indeed, the Monday staff meeting (or the meeting after the meeting) might be a little interesting this week….

And this image is rather appropriate….. it’s a work of fiction, just as the version of events victor will soon be telling to the media…

Captain Kidd” in charge of internal affairs. How appropriate….

For those not familiar with the story of the real life “Captain Kidd” in the last 1600’s he was charged with searching for pirates, only to later be hanged as a pirate himself. Not unlike our modern day “Captain” Grant Kidd who is now charged with searching for…. well, you know…

Speaking of the Excursion….

There is a new tidbit on the mole.net wire today. Seems victor might have some other vehicle problems as well. For some reason they were convinced the county “owed” him another car. So he sent two of his goobers in training down to the Ford dealership in Unidilla to pick up a nice new shiny black crown victoria for John “the shredder” Gibson to drive as his new hoopdie. Told them to bill it to Clayton County like the other cars and headed back to town to present John with the new shreddermobile (rumored to have a portable cross cut model in the trunk).

Well, seems the commission and the purchasing office will have nothing to do with this as 1) it’s not an authorized transaction, and 2) they don’t “owe” victor a car in the first place. So they tell the Ford dealer ain’t no way they are paying as they did not sign anything to buy the car in the first place. They tell the dealer if he is stupid enough to “front” victor a new car that’s on him not Clayton County. I mean, come on now… it ain’t like the entire world does not Hill is a convicted liar (how many contempt orders now?).

So….. perhaps we now know where some of those cookie jar funds are going - to pay for Gibson’s consulting fees, his new car, and a few other unofficial purchases (you know like the debit card victor is using to skim and double dip the county on). Not to mention the mock election polls which victor lost rather badly (but that’s another story).

Yes indeed, the “E” word does come to mind more often every day (that’s “E” for embezzlement). Also the “P” word. Not that’s not “P” for Prick-tor, but “P” for prison….

Victor better hope we don’t get a new DA - he’s fair game for a real DA and will no longer have the protection of Lee Scott.

more from the mole net:

Sources say that Todd Naugle, Chief Assistant District Attorney or better yet, “man with law degree, awesome prosecutor that sits in office and looks out of window all day”…Does not like reading negative remarks/comments about Jewel Scott…it’s gonna lessen her chances at election time and then his job security is OUT THE WINDOW!!!! He paid her campaign lots of money….wonder if she’ll give it back while he is job hunting!!!!LOL!!!!!

Has he ever prosecuted a case??? Seems like he don’t care about anything, except for his paycheck….what a shame. Is Clayton County not worthy of his legal expertise….my tax dollars don’t deserve to be spent on a man that should be prosecuting cases but instead is ALLOWED to look out of a window all day!!!!!

I heard that he has a nice view of the parking lot. He could probably tell you about all the nice shaddy spots to park. Heck! He could probably tell you how many parking squares there are…he counts them everyday….

Todd Naugle, Jewel Scott and John Turner could start their own law firm. Naugle, Scott and Turner, LLC Worthless, Incompetent and Smug, LLC.

By raja

June 4, 2008 5:09 PM | Link to this

Still a Victor Hill Supporter

Your 1st comment on this blog was white people who support Eldrin Bell are the ones that hate Hill. I said I was black and I hate Hill, then post “ALWAYS ON”.

I know what you meant but you can spin it how you want. I just know on July 15th or b4, (I always vote early) that Hill, The Scotts, Leslie Miller Terry and Virginia Gray want be getting my vote. I’m looking 4 competent leaders regardless of race.

By raja

June 4, 2008 5:38 PM | Link to this

Correction

Still A Victor Hill Supporter

Your 1st comment on this blog was white people who support Eldrin Bell are the ones that hate Hill. I said I was black and hate Hill, then you post “ALWAYS ONE”

I know what you meant but you can spin it how you want. I just know on July 15th or b4 (I always vote early) that Hill, The Scotts, Leslie Miller Terry and Virginia Gray want be getting my vote. I’m looking 4 competent leaders regardless of race.

By The Master Mole

June 4, 2008 11:07 PM | Link to this

The Master Mole and the Mole Army make another UPDATE REPORT

Appeals Court Allows Suit Against Clayton Sheriff

ATLANTA (AP) — The federal appeals court in Atlanta has upheld a judge’s decision allowing a lawsuit against Clayton County Sheriff Victor Hill by a man arrested for alleged harassing telephone calls to the sheriff’s office.

George Mark Tuggle, brother of the former sheriff Hill defeated in a July 2004 election, admitted calling Hill a derogatory name and referring to his remaining employees as “scum” when he called after Hill fired 27 deputies the day he took office.

Tuggle sued Hill and deputy Joan Borelli, claiming false arrest and other rights violations.

A federal judge rejected their bid for qualified immunity as public officials. A three-judge appeals panel affirmed that decision Wednesday, saying Tuggle’s language failed to provide probable cause for an arrest.

http://www.myfoxatlanta.com/myfox/pages/Home/Detail?contentId=6698263&version=1&locale=EN-US&layoutCode=TSTY&pageId=1.1.1

By The Master Mole

June 5, 2008 1:58 AM | Link to this

The Master Mole and Mole Army

HOT UPDATE

Victor lost another civil service hearing tonight.

The Clayton County Civil Service Board ruled UNAMANOUSLY to reinstate Deputy Terry Evans with full back pay and full benefits for his unlawful termination several months ago.

Evan’s attorney did not even have to put up any evidence. Mr Grabriel made a motion to the board after Hill’s attorney presented his case that Evans should be reinstated as the Sheriff’s Office had failed to show any just cause for termination. The board agreed 100%.

So yet another strike out for team “Prick-tor”….

Yes, there will likely be a lawsuit to follow, and yes you can bet when Evans tries to go back to work he will be the target of yet more retaliations from hill and his flunkies…

So I wonder how long it will be before Hill calls a press conference and tries to deflect blame for yet another loss to someone else? Any takers on a pool? ? ? ?

By Good Grief

June 5, 2008 10:52 AM | Link to this

Victor Hill is like the Emperor wearing no clothes, he is a legend in his own Mind! He thinks that he is above the LAW. Well he is NOT. Now that the 11th circuit of the United States Court of Appeals has ruled in Mark Tuggle’s favor…the lawsuit is surely to be settled quickly before the elections… costing Clayton County taxpayers once again for Victor Hill’s ego! YOU GO MARK TUGGLE!!!!

By Jaques Wilson

June 5, 2008 11:36 AM | Link to this

VOTE for KEM KIMBROUGH

Link: Kem for Sheriff Website

By Jaques Wilson

June 5, 2008 11:38 AM | Link to this

VOTE for KEM KIMBROUGH

Link: Kem for Sheriff Website

By Jaques Wilson

June 5, 2008 11:39 AM | Link to this

VOTE for KEM KIMBROUGH

Link: Kem for Sheriff Website

By Jaques Wilson

June 5, 2008 11:40 AM | Link to this

VOTE for KEM KIMBROUGH

Link: Kem for Sheriff Website

By Jaques Wilson

June 5, 2008 11:40 AM | Link to this

VOTE for KEM KIMBROUGH

Link: Kem for Sheriff Website

By Jaques Wilson

June 5, 2008 11:40 AM | Link to this

VOTE for KEM KIMBROUGH

Link: Kem for Sheriff Website

By Touche

June 5, 2008 12:13 PM | Link to this

The hits just keep coming, don’t they Victor? In just a short few years, you have created one fine mess for this County. The people have had enough of you and your antics. Other law enforcement agencies and peers are unwilling to support you. Other Sheriffs laugh at you and call you a joke. I’ve heard it first hand. You only have a very small number of supporters now and they are those who are either using you for gain or are still brainwashed into thinking you got their back.

The lawsuits, neglect of your Office and Duties, disregard for judges and the law… the list is a mile long. How many criminals have you allowed to stay on the streets and commit more crime because of your neglect to serve warrants appropriately? We are not going to put up with you any longer. Get your resume updated and pack your things. Adios.

Vote not what Victor Hill can do for you, but rather what Victor Hill will further do to this County if he is allowed to stay

By Bruce

June 5, 2008 12:18 PM | Link to this

Jaques, you think we should vote for Kem Mimbrough?

NOT!!!!

By Curious

June 5, 2008 12:24 PM | Link to this

Kimbrough has to much an ego like Victor. He will be worse than Victor if he get in. He is a legend in his own mind.

Be ware of people who always talk about me me I I. They have something to hide.

I will pass on this Legend.

By birdman

June 5, 2008 12:26 PM | Link to this

Voters, When ALL candidates for Sheriff with extensive law enforcement experience emphatically DO NOT support consolidation, don’t you think something is wrong with those who are trying to push for it? There are reasons why the SO and CCPD are separate entities.

By Curious

June 5, 2008 12:51 PM | Link to this

Birdman, you are correct. Jeff has done a great job and both agencies has 2 separate jobs. Victor just want more power to mess up. I am tired of just giving him my money without my permission.

By Curious

June 5, 2008 12:54 PM | Link to this

Birdman, you are correct. Jeff has done a great job and both agencies has 2 separate jobs. Victor just want more power to mess up. I am tired of just giving him my money without my permission.

By anonymously anonymous

June 5, 2008 1:17 PM | Link to this

Does anyone know if Heckstall is a member of MACE?

By HLS

June 5, 2008 2:03 PM | Link to this

to ATTN CLayton Parent - this blog isn’t listening to you - and since you missed my last entry - Here it is again —— Come on Dead Poet, alias attn:clayton parent - you sound like a broken record. The fact that GAE had more members on the BOE did not keep MACE and MACE sympathisers from the disruptions, attacks and general damage caused these last 2 years. Besides if you look at it - Noreese and Michelle S. are both MACE and Lois and Sandra are lock step sympathisers - it is a 5-4 majority -not overwhelming. The majority tried to at least appease these by letting them speak and make their points, only Michelle was up to public speaking, intelligibly. If you look at the total job done by the BOE in the 2 years between Nedra Ware and Noreese Haynes’ times — there were good strides made when compared to the either the 2 years before and the 2 years since. And no SACS to be seen because BOE was actually doing the job they were elected for not serving their own self interests. The commonality before and after this period of progress is those MACE members and sympathisers. As you said FACTS and LOGIC. Also do not call JT a straw man - he will get peaved. He has a much higher opinion of himself than that, ask his new best buddy Glen Dowell.

By The Master Mole

June 5, 2008 6:36 PM | Link to this

The Master Mole and Mole Army report right off the mole net.

Looks like there are more problems for Victor. Not that his inability to buy fuel and pay for work on the planes & helicoptors was bad enough, he may be loosing his “Air Farce” back to the U.S. Army soon. This little tidbit was in the official minutes of the May 20th commission meeting.

http://www.co.clayton.ga.us/temp/052008psm.pdf

Read on page 3 and 4 - item #8 and especially Edmondson’s comments:

1) Held a recommendation for insurance for two (2) Helicopters and a Cessna C-182R that were acquired by the Sheriff?s Office at no cost from the U.S. Government. In addition to the aircraft, a rather extensive listing of other equipment has been acquired through surplus, comprised of parts for the helicopters, etc.; however, there is a Humvee Utility Vehicle, Rifles, Ballistic Vests w/Plates, etc. included in the listing.

Regarding insurance, the items on this list have been priced for property coverage only (with a $100,000.00 deductible) and the annual cost to insure these assets is $144.00. On the aircraft, for Liability coverage (the Cessna C-182R and the Glider), the annual cost is $2,794.00. This premium would provide only $1,000,000.00liability coverage on damages caused by the Glider (the most they will agree to insure) and $5,000,000.00 on damages caused by the Cessna. The recommendation is that the county include all of the items in the insurances noted at the annual premiums quoted. This would protect the county in the event of some unfortunate occurrence in these aircraft.

(NOTE: Commissioner Edmondson requested that this item be held so he could review the contract between the Sheriff?s Office and the Army pertaining to these aircraft. Chairman Bell also requested that Mr. Smith check with the Army to determine if these aircraft could be returned if the county refuses to insure them. )

Actually Mr Smith needs to be calling GEMA and yes they will take them back and reassign them to other agencies. A more logicial approach would be to consolidate some of this free equipment into the CCPD aviation unit which has full time Police Pilots and maintenance personnel already. They may have to do this via GEMA first however?

By Say What

June 5, 2008 6:39 PM | Link to this

The John Trotter Funk; The Stink you can not get off of you.

By Attn: Clayton Parents

June 5, 2008 7:03 PM | Link to this

HLS,

“Good strides” made after Ware and before the current board? I guess so if you consider “good strides” to be:

-MILLIONS extra spent on the land deal

-The “reign of error” that was Pulliam.

-ABYSMAL test scores

-3,000+ documented fights; Pulliam fiddling like Nero while discipline was spiraling out of control

-MASSIVE teacher turnover, with the system’s own surveys citing lack of administrative support for discipline as a chief cause of teachers leaving

-Rod Johnson’s wife Celeste illegally double dipping; drawing a full ClayCo salary while away at the General Assembly.

You call this “good strides”? My, but people do set the bar low for ClayCo.

At least with Haynes on board:

-the land deal was FULLY exposed, and procedures were put in place to prevent a repeat

-discipline was FINALLY addressed with The Teachers’ Bill of Rights

-the Pulliam Patronage Plan was stopped (Pulliam giving away HUNDREDS OF THOUSANDS of dollars in jobs to friends; jobs she couldn’t even provide job descriptions for.)

-ClayCo children saved from having an accused, now indicted, child sexual predator in their midst, as Haynes helped put a stop to Rod Johnson KNOWINGLY hiring the accused, now indicted child sexual predator to serve as a “bodyguard” for Duncan

Remember it was Rod Johnson of GAE who got SACS involved (throwing the ENTIRE system under the bus in a snit, because Haynes stopped the Johnson family from making a killing of the taxpayers with the illegal double dipping)

Haynes’ positive contributions have been documented above. However, if you want to come on here and make the case for GAE member Johnson’s “good strides” while he was KNOWINGLY hiring a child sexual predator, while his fellow GAE members sat by in silent complicity, go right ahead and make the case that the land deal, Pulliam, and KNOWINGLY hiring an accused child molester are indeed the good ole’ days of “good strides” for ClayCo.

Seems likes it more the wayward stride of an GAE majority voting bloc drunk on their own power.

It’s amazing that people are so desperate to set up Trotter as “the straw man” to blame ClayCo’s problems on that they’ll actually come on here and defend a GAE member who KNOWINGLY hired an accused child sexual predator. That is desperate indeed.

By What a Troll

June 5, 2008 9:17 PM | Link to this

to; Clayton Parents…blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah

What a Troll! I Agree with HLS, you’ve been on the IGNORE list for a long time. Don’t go away mad, just go away.

By Don't Give Up

June 6, 2008 8:19 AM | Link to this

No to consolidation, bottom line. This would do nothing more then give Victor more power, (in his mind) to ‘rule’ the county, There is nothing to gain, in fact there is more to loose. People you need to educate yourselves in this matter, find out the different between the two departments and read more of what Victor has actually cost this county. He has done NOTHING to help this county. Vote wisely this time, check into all the candidates and see what they have done for you in the past, and check into their accomplishments. It is essential.

By anonymously anonymous

June 6, 2008 8:23 AM | Link to this

Attn: Clayton Parents (aka Norreese Haynes aka Trotter Troll’s naughty little monkey)

How many times does it have to be said:

No one defends Rod Johnson or YOU!!

You both have done your part to destroy the education system for our children. You are a broken record. All of the points you make on this blog week after week after week are ancient history, and have absolutely no relevance in the here and now. Even Mr. Trotter has realized that the intelligent people that post here are not going to attribute any value to that tired old rhetoric. Your skull is thick and your efforts are wasted. Why don’t you just let go of Clayton County and go do something nice for Juan? I can’t imagaine that it is very easy to be your boyfriend.

By Attn: Clayton Parents

June 6, 2008 8:28 AM | Link to this

What a Troll,

Of course you want me to go away; because you can’t refute what I say.

You’re “blah, blah, blah” is a de facto admission that when you are given the challenge of responding to specific points, you are decidedly unequal to the task.

You can pretend to ignore me, but you can’t ignore Thompson, Pulliam or the HUNDREDS of THOUSANDS of dollars in tax monies spent on administrators who just don’t get it.

Norreese Haynes tried to warn you about the way this board spends YOUR money, but you didn’t want to listen.

Now you’re paying the piper…through the nose.

Are you happy yet?

By the way HLS, you want to talk about “slim majorities”? How many MACE administrators are there in CCPS compared to GAE ones? (You know who the administrators are right? The ones who actually run the system.)

Oh that’s right, there are no MACE administrators in CCPS. GAE and PAGE are their organizations.

So how is MACE “the problem” when no one in MACE is actually involved in running this “fatally flawed” system?

I know you’re desperate to set up Trotter as the straw man to blame all your woes on, but unfortunately facts and logic keep getting in your way.

By fred schwartz

June 6, 2008 8:51 AM | Link to this

Those of you who are so worried about Lil Vic getting more power by consolidating the departments aren’t thinking again. READ THESE WORDS CAREFULLY: HE WILL NOT BE RE_ELECTED!!!!!!!! And if he is, which there’s about as much chance as the school system avoiding disaccreditation, then I guess they’ll take our paddles away from us and send us up that creek.

By We Need Help!

June 6, 2008 8:58 AM | Link to this

I would vote for someone with high integrity and standards. Someone with a demonstrated track record of fighting for the citizens of this county. I would vote for Bob Hartley.

By District 5 resident

June 6, 2008 9:29 AM | Link to this

You want consolidation then let’s consolidate the SO and CCPD, but put them under the control of CCPD. Jeff Turner seems to be running a good department. If we don’t need both departments, then lets get rid of the dysfunctional department. I would vote for that.

By NO to Consolidation

June 6, 2008 10:00 AM | Link to this

ALL VOTERS!!

I am opposed to consolidation for a number of reasons but especially with Victor Hill at the helm of the SO. Most of us agree this should not be considered until he is gone first.

But aside from all that, we do not have enough information to even begin to think about entertaining the thought of consolidation! First, we need a Law Enforcement Study Committee to determine how things should be streamlined and organized. We need data to support for or against. How efficient would it really be in Clayton County? What about checks and balances? I would venture to say that not many have any idea as to how much this would cost the taxpayers! Clayton County is not in a position to absorb this yet that would be required to achieve department uniformity, standardize weapons, uniforms, vehicles, employee benefits and salaries, etc! The price tag is $Millions$ HIGH and Kevin Thomas and Victor Hill would like to push this through as quietly as possible without the public knowing what’s at stake. Not a chance that is going to happen. Educate yourselves.

By Kimberly Allen

June 6, 2008 10:47 AM | Link to this

Actually this blog IS about the elections, particularly the State Representatives and Clerk of Court candidates. But the spin-off regarding Hill and consolidation seems appropriate since it is surprising to hear consolidation will be on the ballot come July 15. Can we please try to stay on topic just for a few more hours?

For those who wish to talk about CCPS, next week’s blog will be school related, so you will have all of next week to discuss.

Kimberly Allen

By inside man

June 6, 2008 10:48 AM | Link to this

Did u say personel attack, NO NO NO its real. I have been left behind Bob or your other bull$hit names. Is it true, so you won’t get your 100,000 a year job that you so much talk about and thought you had intill someone really ran for the spot. DAMN, I know your glad, you and your family walk away from that house note you had, to move into your amigos apt complex. (You should have know you can’t live off your wifes airport checks pimp.) So since some Blacks turn they’re back and whites really don’t trust you I guess you run to the mexicans and trick them now. We know you work’em at your sign shop just ask Rosa Barbee. You got your own little sweat shop/daycare (ran by Rosa Barbee) for the gifted, by the way how is that one little boy. Hows your 9:00 in the morning beer drinking employee JOE. Is she still getting F-up at 8 or 9. I’m so glad you didn’t run. Test the words, go to the shop (don’t give Mr. Harley money before you get your sign) and see. If you get there at the right time, you may get to catch them watch girls squriting on the PC. So is this PERSONAL, NO NO NO NO.

By Mr. Public Figure

June 6, 2008 10:52 AM | Link to this

Bring it own, my fellow Public Figure. Bring it own. You don’t like that feeling, huh? But, you want to inject yourself into the public arena/forum and make nasty and vicioius comments 24/7, eh? I do not have a glass chin, but I am afraid you might have. Perhaps you should have thought about that when you filed your criminal actions against two of your former administrators or when you sued the DeKalb County School System for “discrimination.” All three actions were essentially laughed out of the court rooms. You liked being the President of DeKalb MACE, a pretty prominent public role, I might add. Bring it on, PUBLIC school teacher, bring it on. P. S. You liked also standing at the MACE picket lines and chatting with the picketers at your own school. Wow. What courage. I like the photos of those events.

By The Uncivilized

June 6, 2008 11:08 AM | Link to this

Kimberly, This is Clayco. Quit trying to civilize us. Only when someone is getting his/her _ss handed to them do they complain to you about people straying from the topic. These complainers are usually your Lil Pansies of the Internet — they want to dish it out but cannot take a verbal hit to the jaw. BedSty, Baby, BedSty!

By anonymously anonymous

June 6, 2008 11:20 AM | Link to this

inside man

Your comments are disgusting and just inappropriate. Bob Hartley isn’t running for office anymore so you can end the smear campaign.

By Kimberly Allen

June 6, 2008 11:27 AM | Link to this

to “The Unciviled” - speak for yourself. Everyone I know in Clayton is civilized, contrary to popular opinion and TV news reports.

Besides, what do you know about Bed Stuy LOL!

By Kimberly Allen

June 6, 2008 11:43 AM | Link to this

The Superintendents Student Advisory Council will conduct a Board of Education candidate forum on Tuesday, June 10th at 7pm at the Performing Arts Center.

The student run forum will ask the candidates questions from a student’s point of view about board ethics and the role of the school board. Students will serve as moderators and time keepers for the 33 candidates.

By KeAndra L

June 6, 2008 11:44 AM | Link to this

Inside Man

You need to first learn to spell. It’s better to be thought a fool than to type on the blog and be confirmed one. Your words are disgusting. You lack class,morals and self pride. You act as if you have no friends or loved ones. Look in the mirror and ask yourself, “Do I like what I see”

Get a life you loser. What do you do for a living? Why don’t you go to Bob’s shop and ask him for a job. As you said he runs a shop for special people such as yourself. Seek help now. There may be hope for for you after all.

By Cynthia

June 6, 2008 1:12 PM | Link to this

Kem has updated his website! It’s great….He’s awesome…..I am voting for him! I think he is the best candidate and he’s very personable. You all should give him a chance. WOW!

By VirusData

June 6, 2008 2:28 PM | Link to this

Yes I am very glad to see someone like Glenn Dowell running for the school board because it is very refreshing to vote for someone that is the MOST and BEST Qualified Candidate that does not have no connections with any special interest groups and does not see any race lines in nothing he does.

To me Glenn Dowell has a very good character, with honesty, and has more integrity in his little finger than most has in their whole body that seeks a Public Office or even many of the Elected Officials that is in Office today.

I feel that Glenn Dowell care’s a lot about our children and our county like I do and others here in Clayton County.

And me and my husband will fully endorse Mr. Glenn Dowell in getting me and my husband’s votes.

By Tracey Powell

June 6, 2008 3:25 PM | Link to this

Candidates leading in the ClaytonCommunities.org 2008 Elections Polls

Board of Education Candidates

District 2- Lindsey McDaniel Iil with 31% of the vote.

District 3- Jessie Goree with 43% of the vote.

District 4- Michael Bernard King with 85% of the vote.

District 5- Diana Nicholson with 37% of the vote.

District 6- Glenn Dowell with 20% of the vote.

District 7- C. Denese Sampson with 59% of the vote.

District 8-* Edward Rigdon* with 59% of the vote.

Clayton County Sheriff Candidates

Victor Hill with 33% of the vote

Jack Rainwater in second with 27% of the vote

Clayton Communities.org is hosting the,” You Ask the Questions, Online Candidate Forums” starting June 10 to July 14

Citizens of Clayton Communities.org will be able to have Q&A and Open discussions with the 2008 Clayton County Candidates until the day before the elections; PLEASE remember to keep it RESPECTFUL and CLEAN.

2008 Elections Candidates that have already agree to be available to the voters of Clayton County for the online Q&A Clayton Communities.org Forum

Candidates for District Attorney Tracy Graham Lawson

Candidates for Sheriff Jack Rainwater (R) Ernest Strozier (D)

Candidates for Commissioners Chair Virginia Burton Gray (D) Earl Randall (D)

Candidates for Commissioners District 3 Wole Ralph (Incumbent, (D) Angela Redding (D)

Candidates for Board of Education District 2 Lois Baines- Hunter (Incumbent, (D) *Lindsey McDaniel III (D) *

Candidates for Board of Education District 3 *Jessie Goree (D) *

Candidates for Board of Education District 5 Diana Nicholson (R) *Trena Morris (D) * *Phyllis Moore (D) *

Candidates for Board of Education District 6 *Vernetta Reeves (D) * *Mary Baker (D) * *Glenn Dowell (D) * *Mabel Swaby (D) * *William Hill (D) *

Candidates for Board of Education District 7 *David Ashe (Incumbent, (D) * *C. Denese Sampson (D) *

Candidates for Board of Education District 8 *Alieka Anderson (D) *

Continue to check claytoncommunities.org for available candidate list updates.

Candidates who would like to be add to the list please email us at: 2008electioncandidate@claytoncommunities.org

Thank you, Tracey Powell text to be linked

By anonymously anonymous

June 6, 2008 3:27 PM | Link to this

Oh, I suspect Mr. Trotter’s up to his old tricks of stealing people’s monikers and posting on their behalf. Several weeks ago, VirusData came on this blog and openly spoke out against Dr. Dowell in regard to his involvement in the embezzelment of money from Rainbow House. Citizens, keep your eyes and ears open. Trotter’s goal is to manipulate and deceive. He’s just upset because he isn’t any good at it.

BTW, I used the information you gave us earlier and e-mailed the REAL Gunny Yawn. He says that you would like to think that he is the only person to ever see through your crap. Unfortunately for you, you are as transparent as glass because we have never met. And somehow, I see right through you every time.

Quick, get the valium before your panties get in a wad!

By John Stewart

June 6, 2008 3:48 PM | Link to this

To Tracey Powell.

Tracey I am going to give it to you straight and no chaser.

You are full of Bovine Excrement!!!

How convenient that the candidate for Sheriff Victor Hill that you openly support isn’t available for online questions? I would have thought that if you had any integrity whatsoever you would have really pushed to have Victor Victoria to answer questions. I see that you are caught up in the Matrix and refuse to get out. I’m sorry but a blind from birth 89yr old wearing a blindfold and sunglasses in a dark room can see through your game!!

I wonder what job Hill has promised you if he wins?

I’m sorry Tracey but you are like school at 6am…….NO CLASS!!!

By Tracey Powell

June 6, 2008 3:57 PM | Link to this

If you have any questions or comments geared towards Tracey Powell or Clayton Communities.org, PLEASE!!!! REFRAIN FROM POSTING THEM ON THE AJC BLOG, and post them in the Clayton Communities.org forum and I will answer ASAP. I believe it is unfair to clog up one of the few media blogs that Clayton County has for our citizen, candidates and other organizations that my need to post or get their information out. Thank you,

By anonymously anonymous

June 6, 2008 3:58 PM | Link to this

Tracey will see Victor Hill for what he is in time. I, too, wanted to point out to Tracy that Hill has frequently turned down invitations to debate with his opponents in public. I was just planning on being a little nicer about it. Please don’t be so hard on Tracey. He’s a great guy with good intentions. He is actively gathering information from all the candidates for all offices and displaying it on his website in order to help the citizens make informed decisions. His site is not biased towards anyone, including Victor Hill, and he doesn’t publish mud-slinging garbage. I wish however that he would remove the MACE propaganda. It’s not like Norreese Haynes will ever hold a political office in Clayton county again anyway.

By JellyBean

June 6, 2008 4:06 PM | Link to this

John Stewart, the only job Victor Hill will give Tracy Powell is a service clerk job that goes around cleaning the crapper units in the whole sheriff’s department and jail or be the next fall guy for all Victor’s dirty deeds.

But the way Victor Hill is giving jobs out to his friends and their family members of the Clayton Democratic Party there will be no jobs left.

By anonymously anonymous

June 6, 2008 4:18 PM | Link to this

What is wrong with you people? Why do you condemn someone for whom they choose to give their vote? Is this not a democracy? Are we not entitled to have an opinion? All Tracey is trying to do is get information out there. Being that this is just a county election, it’s not like there is a lot of information available on the web. I appreciate his efforts even if I don’t agree with his selection for the sheriff’s office.

By John Stewart

June 6, 2008 4:22 PM | Link to this

To: anonymously anonymous

I’m sorry but I had to say it because its the truth. Shoot the truth of the matter is I held back.

I have tried to engage Tracey before but he has made a conscious decision to ignore the facts about Victor. Another thing is I refuse to go to his site again. It is not well organized!!

By JellyBean

June 6, 2008 4:38 PM | Link to this

anonymously anonymous

Tracy Powell came on here stating that he is close personal friends of Victor Hill and claiming to be a Republican and said he going to vote for him, well he can not vote for Victor Hill since he is a Democratic not unless Tracy Powell switches parties, as that’s what me and others are against him on as well all see that he is a Victor Hill, Lee/Jewel Scott crony.

As it also appears that Tracy Powell has the same mentality as Victor Hill and Lee/Jewel Scott by his post here in the past attacking everyone because our view’s are a lot different on Victor Hill and Lee/Jewel Scott.

By Concerned Citizen

June 6, 2008 4:49 PM | Link to this

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By NotMe

June 6, 2008 4:57 PM | Link to this

Tracy Powell, and his website looses all credibility by being friends with, and supporting Victor Hill. You associate yourself with scum, you also will be perceived that way. I wouldn’t be associated with Victor under any circumstances. I will never visit that website.

By Tracey Powell

June 6, 2008 5:26 PM | Link to this

If you have any questions or comments geared towards Tracey Powell or Clayton Communities.org, PLEASE!!!! REFRAIN FROM POSTING THEM ON THE AJC BLOG, and post them in the Clayton Communities.org forum. I believe it is unfair to clog up one of the few media blogs that Clayton County has for our citizen, candidates and other organizations that my need to post or get their information out. Thank you

Man up come talk to me, not talk about me, integrity.

By WTF?

June 6, 2008 5:34 PM | Link to this

How can Tracy Powell come on the blog and ask us not to ask questions to him here, yet he posts all types of “stuff” from his website?

It figures Victor won’t answer questions. He hates accountability unless it works in his favor in the form of free press or publicity.

I have to agree if he is a Victor Hill fan, then I’ve got no use for that website anyway. All Clayton communities do not support Victor Hill.

By Funny 2 Me

June 6, 2008 5:34 PM | Link to this

Funny 2 me, I thought his AJC post said “I support Victor Hill” not vote, nice spin JellyBean, lol

Funny 2 me, why you guys don’t go ask him these question, or comment in the place where he said he would reply to you, are you to scare to enter the no spin zone, lol.

By Georgia Peach

June 6, 2008 5:51 PM | Link to this

Vote For Dr. Glenn Dowell For more information go to the website voteforglenndowell.com

By Funny 2 Me

June 6, 2008 5:58 PM | Link to this

Funny 2 me, why should Mr. Powell debate with you on a site (AJC) that allows you to personally attack him. What type of a man would let you call him out of his name to his face, why would he allow you to do it on a web site? That’s not Funny 2 me.

John Stewart reply to anonymously anonymous

“I’m sorry but I had to say it because its the truth. Shoot the truth of the matter is I held back. I have tried to engage Tracey before but he has made a conscious decision to ignore the facts about Victor. Another thing is I refuse to go to his site again. It is not well organized!!”

YOU ARE A LIAR!!!! I just came from claytoncommunities.org where this engaging post to Mr. Powell on CC.org. Your Funny 2 me, lol.

John Stewart AKA The Spin Doctor

By Sharon Crenshaw

June 6, 2008 6:26 PM | Link to this

THE TAYLOR COMMISSION “Committed to Raising the Bar for Churches in our Communities”

PRESS RELEASE For more information contact: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Synamon Baldwin at 404.396.2706 csynamon@aol.com Friday, June 6, 2008

HOMEOWNERS ESTABLISH FUND TO HIRE ATTORNEYS TO REPRESENT THE INTERESTS OF THE TAXPAYERS/CITIZENS IN THE CLAYTON COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOL SYSTEM

CLAYTON COUNTY, GA – The Taylor Commission has established an account at Wachovia Bank to raise funds to hire an attorney to represent the interests of taxpayers/citizens in Clayton County Public Schools (CCPS). Citizens are asked to deposit $1.00 or more towards this effort in the name of The Taylor Commission each time they bank at Wachovia. You do not have to be a Wachovia account holder to contribute.

We have reached the point where legal assistance is necessary to intercede on behalf of Clayton County homeowners. Attempts to forge a strong relationship between the community and CCPS have been unsuccessful.

Clearly, parental and community involvement is the key to developing a “world class school system” that educates and graduates world class students. Communications between the community and CCPS are at an all time low. Parents and students have had enough of getting information about CCPS from questionable newspaper accounts and television sound-bites. Sixty-six percent (66%) of our property taxes go to CCPS, yet we must rely on the media to keep us informed.

Clayton County Wide Homeowners Association (CCWHOA) co-founder Synamon Baldwin states, “We have met with four (4) different heads of the Clayton County Public School System in the past ten (10) months—former Superintendent Barbara Pulliam, Interim Superintendent Gloria Duncan, Chief of Staff Vayla Lee and most recently Corrective Superintendent John Thompson. This is ludicrous and the community obviously needs legal assistance to help us get through this maze of changes.”

The Taylor Commission was formed by members of the CCWHOA committed to raising the bar for education in Clayton County. This team of homeowners have met for the past three months at Trinity Community Church to identify, train and support strong candidates for the school board. Two candidates, Letarcher “Levette” Prayor - District 2 and Trinia Garrett – District 7 have the endorsement and support of The Taylor Commission.

By Georgia Peach

June 6, 2008 6:29 PM | Link to this

To anonymous anonymous Dr. Glenn Dowell never work for the Rainbow House or did he at any time take money however it was Mr. Phil Koins who took the money from the Rainbow house. So Mr. or Ms. Anonymous know your facts first before your make the judgment about Dr. Glenn Dowell so please vote for Best Candidate on July 15 Glenn Dowell

By Sheriff2008WIN

June 6, 2008 6:51 PM | Link to this

All you wannabe Political Types especially Sheriff Candidates” know this” The government consists of a gang of men exactly like you and me. They have, taking one with another, no special talent for the business of government; they have only a talent for getting and holding office.” “I believe that all government is evil, and that trying to improve it is largely a waste of time.” “Every decent man is ashamed of the government he lives under.” Progress comes from the intelligent use of experience. Victor has had that experience now dealing with these wicked white folks in this county. Now he’s leader to leader this county to the next level. Go Vic.

By Whatever Man

June 6, 2008 7:13 PM | Link to this

Yeah go Vic … GO AWAY!!!!

By John Stewart

June 6, 2008 9:20 PM | Link to this

To Funny 2 Me

Tell me where I have lied? I have tried to engage Tracey several times on the AJC blog and he has refused to answer any of my posts. Why would I go to his site to engage him where he has the “power of the pen” and can edit or delete anything I say. Why not do it on a public forum where he cannot edit what he says.

The truth is “Mr. Powell” is a proud supporter of Victor Hill.

The truth is he is having a question/answer session with several Clayco political candidates yet Victor Hill whom he so proudly supports will not be available to be questioned.

In the immortal words of Flava Flav from Public Enemy…“Ya blind baby, blind to the facts!!”

Tracey you refuse to hear the truth. If you won’t hear the truth in black and white why would a phone call change your mind.

Man up and think!!!

Matter of fact you name a neutral place online and I will debate you any time concerning Victor Hill.

By The Pollster

June 6, 2008 11:23 PM | Link to this

Tracey Powell needs to leave his so-called comments to himself and his website. He acts as if his “polls” are the end all and a true representation of voters in this County. What he is really doing is promoting himself and his biased polls along with his website. Those polls are not valid so quit posting them here.

By raja

June 7, 2008 1:14 AM | Link to this

Glen Dowell is a joke. I saw him at a debate spewing off all his experience with kids. He sound like someone with his own agenda. We need someone who can interpret complex policy and procedures, also know how to work well within a group not so self- serving as he seem.

By ClaytonCommunites No Thanks

June 7, 2008 8:16 AM | Link to this

Tracy writes: “If you have any questions or comments geared towards Tracey Powell or Clayton Communities.org, PLEASE!!!! REFRAIN FROM POSTING THEM ON THE AJC BLOG, and post them in the Clayton Communities.org forum.”:

No thanks…it’s called “IP Mining” Not gonna collect mine to send over to Vicky.

By VHill

June 7, 2008 9:57 AM | Link to this

Check out my new campaign billboard! http://www.give-em-the-boot.com/victorbillboard.gif

By Funny 2 Me

June 7, 2008 5:26 PM | Link to this

“IP Mining” lol,lol,lol,lol,lol,lol and lol

By The Master Mole

June 7, 2008 6:42 PM | Link to this

The Master Mole and Mole Army found this:

Watch the crap fly.. Standin’ in the shadows Dammed your ways Dammed your lies And if you don’t solute me now You will never work again I can still hear you saying I am freakin King Listen to lies go….. Down comes the blight.. Hide in the shadows, run and hide, trade your titles Break the silence dammed the lies, dammed the blight And if the feds don’t believe me now, He will never work again, We want to hear him saying, “I will NEVER take the blame”

As this fits Lee/Jewel Scott, Victor Hill, Leslie Miller Terry, All of the Clayton Democratic Party and Kevin Thomas their alls boot licker fall guy.

By Still A Victor Hill Supporter

June 8, 2008 1:55 PM | Link to this

To raja

I have to agree with you Raja about Glenn Dowell, he might be qualified but I don’t think he will be a team player. In district 6 I am leaning toward Mary Barker, Mabel Swaby or John Askew.

I will not be voting or supporting, Diana Nicholson, Ed Rigdon, or Yasmin Neal they belong to the Hate Site give’em the boot; GETB believe some of the people in Clayton County should still be working on a plantation. It is irresponsibly for a candidate to belong to such a hate and racist site, black or white. This is just as bad as GETB said about candidates belonging to MACE or supporting Victor Hill.

By Vicky Hill

June 8, 2008 2:10 PM | Link to this

Don’t scare away my supporters from GETB! I need to collect more IPs before I sick my special unit on them.

Y’all send me more money!!

Reelect me for more humor in the headlines!

By Clayton Community.Org - FAIL!

June 8, 2008 4:02 PM | Link to this

According to: Still A Victor Hill Supporter AKA Mercy440, AKA Tracey Powell

“I will not be voting or supporting, Diana Nicholson, Ed Rigdon, or Yasmin Neal they belong to the Hate Site give’em the boot; GETB believe(SIC) some of the people in Clayton County should still be working on a plantation. It is irresponsibly (SIC) for a candidate to belong to such a hate (SIC) and racist site, black or white. This is just as bad as GETB said (SIC) about candidates belonging to MACE or supporting Victor Hill.”

**First, “Victor Hill Supporter”, I doubt you are even qualified to vote. If you are, you are more than welcome to throw your vote away - maybe you could even vote three or four ballots for your buddies (you ARE a Democrat, right??).

Second, www.giveemtheboot.com does NOT have a “membership”. Posts appearing on that site are based primarily on fact (which you frequently choose to ignore).

Third, working on a plantation isn’t all that bad - maybe those without a job could at least earn minimum wage instead of relying on government hand-outs.

Finally, once you learn to write in an intelligible manner, I’m certain you would be welcome to post on GETB and join in factual discussions regarding the sorry state of Clayton County resulting from the ignorant actions of the gang that was elected last cycle.

Oh, by the way, there are no snipers on the roof waiting for your arrival there!**

VOTE OBAMA 2008 - Boot unqualified Clayton County Incumbents 2008!

By Tone Loco

June 8, 2008 4:05 PM | Link to this

Still A Victor Hill Supporter (I mean Tracey Powell supporter),

First, “It is irresponsibly”? What is that? At least sound like you’re educated. Second, you’re kidding me, right? What is your definition of “belong”? Should you not vote for Victor Hill because he “belongs” to the Democratic Party? Try and tell us how that party has not set us back these past few years. Should you not vote for Obama because he has appeared on Fox and other right-winged programs? Tsk Tsk. You’re talking out of both sides of your mouth. Maybe you should be less “the victim” and try to muster as much common sense as you have to “responsibly” vote for whomever will be best for this county. Try reading their message first and understand what they’re all about. Lastly, we don’t care who you are voting for! Keep it to yourself and spare us the thought that there are probably many more in this county with a brain such as yours.

By Still A Victor Hill Supporter

June 8, 2008 5:05 PM | Link to this

You all must hate Tracey Powell, I said it, leave that man’s name out of this.

Good spin GETB members, so you think it is alright to tell people they should still be on a plantation, WOW. You heard it from GETB’s mouth. “Third, working on a plantation isn’t all that bad - maybe those without a job could at least earn minimum wage instead of relying on government hand-outs.” I wonder what people? We know what people you mean. I don’t remember Victor Hill or MACE making racist remarks.

People don’t be fools; these are just the good old boys doing what they do best.

You will see how many Victor Hill’s supporters there are, when we win the elections.

By Still A Victor Hill Supporter

June 8, 2008 5:18 PM | Link to this

Obama won’t appear on FOX News with that racist, Nazi lover, Sean Hannity, very nice spin but not close.

Check my IP, if you want to know who I am, IP Mining, LOL!

By Viva Clayton County

June 8, 2008 5:37 PM | Link to this

Still A Victor Hill Supporter,

You see ClaytonCommunities.org voting polls? Victor is losing 3-1. And it’s a PRO-HILL site. hahahahaha. Now what do you have to say? Just wait until the real news about Victor hits the papers. It’ll jump 10-1.

By Concerned Citizens Coalition

June 8, 2008 8:22 PM | Link to this

District 9 Recall Underway

Sandra Scott, district 9 school board representative recall effort is underway. To sign the petition and/or volunteer, visit our site at www.socialnetwork.meetup.com/981 or call our hot line at 1-866-257-0395. Let’s work together to save our homes, county and our children’s educational future! Sign the petition!!

By anonymously anonymous

June 9, 2008 8:26 AM | Link to this

How many of you have met Tracey Powell?

Well, I have. I have worked with him on one of his many community service projects.

He’s never admitted to me that he supported Victor Hill (which I don’t), but I know for a fact that he is planning to vote for Obama (not that I am).

The fact that Victor is losing the poll on Tracey’s site proves that he has attempted to be completely unbiased with his site. His resentment towards GETB is due to a picture of Victor Hill as a donkey that he felt was inappropriate posted on their site. I don’t believe “Still A Victor Hill Supporter” is Tracey. As a matter of fact, since he mentions MACE, I would suspect he is John Trotter (since noone else on this blog gives a rat’s a$$ about MACE).

As for Glenn Dowell and the other Trotter-Troll flunkies, I know for a fact who they are. I have recently begun communicating by e-mail with the same Gunny Yawn that Mr. Trotter so often accuses us to be. Mr. Yawn once worked for MACE, but eventually left because of his abusiveness and inability to pay (LMAO). In a recent e-mail, Mr. Yawn makes this statement to me about the candidates running for office in Clayton County:

**The people I know who are connected to John include Milton Mack, Alika Anderson, Jessie Goree, Andre Glover, and Dowell. (Those are the ones I remember off the top of my head.) It’s logical to believe that John’s still connected to Alika because, if they really had parted ways, John would be eviscerating her on the Internet. I doubt that Rigdon is affiliated with John.

John’s purpose in involving himself in school board races in Clayton is two-fold. One, he desperately wants a job with the system. His requirements for the job: it must be at least $120,000/year and be at the County Office. Two, he wants the kickbacks he can get from getting “pals” jobs with the school system. One individual is in line for the system’s insurance, another, for sanitation, and yet another for the legal spot. He will NEVER quit trying to control the Clayton County School System, especially considering that his finances are quite dismal.**

You may choose to believe or you may choose not. Please be aware however that there are some who want the blackmail, money laundering, and general chaos to continue in our community. Wake up, wise up, and be informed.

By NicholsonforBoE

June 9, 2008 8:39 AM | Link to this

Hello everyone. This is Diana Nicholson, candidate for Board of Education district 5.

I would like to respond to “Still A Victor Hill Supporter” and the comments made by him/her in regards to me posting on the site give-em-the-boot.com.

First, have you read any of my postings? The answer would be no. All you saw was that I submitted my information and that I have on occasions submitted my opinion on matters related to the current school board and candidates running for school board. In those postings I have never used offensive language or just out right smeared a candidate.

You stated that I “belong” to a racist hate site. Have you read this blog? How dare you claim give-em-the-boot is racist when I see derogatory statements on here (AJC) all the time. When someone does not agree with your viewpoints, they are automatically white or an “Uncle Tom”. I have never, ever voted for a candidate based upon party or race. I have always voted for someone based upon qualifications.

I participate in give-em-the-boot, AJC and ClaytonCommunities.org as a way to find out the opinions of my constituents. That does not mean that I have to agree with your opinion. All of these sites are a great way for the public to become informed regarding all of the candidates running for an office.

If you have more questions for me, “Still a Victor Hill Supporter”, then lets not waste blog space, contact me via my website [nicholsonforboe.org}(http://www.nicholsonforboe.org).

Have a good day.

By anonymously anonymous

June 9, 2008 11:56 AM | Link to this

I have two more comments that I wanted to make today.

The first, I had the pleasure of meeting Treena Morris this weekend. Although I have been supporting Diana Nicholson for BOE District 5, Ms. Morris also seems like an excellent candidate for this position. She is smart, approachable, and although she has not yet formed a plan of action, she does recognize the needs of the citizens of the county.

The second point, if, in fact, the DA’s office is investigating the school board for criminal activity, I hope that they also bring charges against John Trotter as we all know that he is the one who wrote the now infamous and offensive blog against Eddie White.

By Bruce

June 9, 2008 7:00 PM | Link to this

Sheriff2008win

Vic is not a leader. If he was, we would not be in this mess. He is not a follower either, he is just there waiting to screw anyone that don’t agree with him. I don’t know him but, I do know that he is not the man for the job he has proven that. You may want to keep paying high taxes because he thinks he can do what he wants but I don’t. I have a son about his age and, if he performed in office like that I would kick his a** personally myself for disgracing me.

By Time for change

June 16, 2008 9:15 AM | Link to this

Elect William Hill for Clayton County School Board District 6 I was very impressed with him at the Students Forum last week. He represents intergity, humility, and a passion for our children’s future. Also he has no past or current affiliations with MACE-John Trotter, CCEA-Sid Thompson or any other self-supporting special interest group. www.electwilliamhill.com

By Speaking The Truth

July 7, 2008 1:47 PM | Link to this

To JDR in the AJC article that Mr. John Hollis wrote a direct quote “that the Supreme Court stated that church and state should be separate” never mind that we just celebrated the fourth of July Independence Day freedom to choose any religion in the United States. So never mind that we have educated adult teachers conducting prayer in school regardless what religion the student practices at home with their parents. What happen to church and state being separate? As for Mary Barker, she as proven can be bought for the right price (CCEA). In Clayton County, we need someone that can stand up on their own merits. We need someone who has a proven track record not only in education but from a business stand point as well. Who has 20+ years in the education field and can be a leader not a follower. ON July 15 vote for Dr. Glenn Dowell “Lets get it right this time”

By Southside Literate

July 15, 2008 2:31 PM | Link to this

I’m not voting for anyone who can’t distinguish between the meanings of “Violations Will Be Enforced” and “Violators Will Be Prosecuted.” At least we can’t accuse Sheriff Hill of false advertising on that ridiculous billboard of his!!!!!