Clayton.Talk

By Oh please

July 21, 2008 8:12 AM | Link to this

I can’t wait for August 5th! Finally, we can show the Scotts and Hill the door. I just really would love to see the turn out on August 5th blow everyone away. I’m hoping for an 88/12 split this time instead of a 12/88. Call me an optimist!

By District 5 resident

July 21, 2008 8:57 AM | Link to this

I thought that the law required employers to give their employees time off to vote?
I advanced voted. It was so nice since I have two kids. They could run around and not be a disruption to other voters since I was the only one voting at the time. Don’t forget if you didn’t vote in the primary you can vote in the run offs. There is time for you to redeem yourselves!

By Drakes Landing

July 21, 2008 8:57 AM | Link to this

I almost feel it is a waste to tell people on ajc.com that they need to vote. Most likely the people who didn’t show up are those that never pay attention to anything and do not care. They do not read the paper, watch the news, or attend community meetings. They have no clue what is going on. The apathy in this county won’t change until it blows up in our face. Metaphorically speaking, sometimes no matter how many times you warn people that the stove is hot, they will not believe you until they touch it and get burned. I think Clayton may get burned.

By Kimberly Allen

July 21, 2008 9:49 AM | Link to this

Drakes Landing I hear ya, I hoped this blog will make the info even more accessible and/or make it easier for residents to share with those who didn’t vote last week.

By Oh please

July 21, 2008 10:42 AM | Link to this

Well, I have to say that I was apathetic for years until recently. I never voted, let alone in the local elections, and probably would not have this year until the stories on the AJC and television news got my attention. Miss Kimberly, your blog has been extremely helpful for me, and has given me a new zeal for supporting my county in all the ways that I can. Or maybe, I just got older and got a little wiser. Either way, thank you Miss Kimberly for all that you do!

By Jaques Wilson

July 21, 2008 11:32 AM | Link to this

VOTE KEM FOR SHERIFF

By taylor

July 21, 2008 11:46 AM | Link to this

To all of you that think victor hill is cleaning up the county

http://www.news-daily.com/main.asp?SectionID=2&SubSectionID=2&ArticleID=23950

I can post pages and pages if you need more proof. all he is doing is costing taxpayers millions in law suits.

By PAY ATTENTION!

July 21, 2008 11:46 AM | Link to this

Angela Redding’s husband works for VICTOR HILL at the Sheriff’s Office!

VOTE CAREFULLY IN THAT DISTRICT!!!

By Oh please

July 21, 2008 12:11 PM | Link to this

Who is Angela Redding?

By PAY ATTENTION!

July 21, 2008 12:15 PM | Link to this

Angela Redding is running against Wole Ralph for County Commissioner! Last thing Victor neesd is an ally in the Commissioner’s office.

VOTE CAREFULLY IN THAT DISTRICT!!!

By raja

July 21, 2008 12:53 PM | Link to this

I didn’t vote for Wole in the election but I will for the runoff. No way in hell will I vote for Angela Redding. I saw her at the Lovejoy Coummnity Forum Sunday before the elections; I was thinking she can’t be serious.

By Still A Victor Hill Supporter

July 21, 2008 1:13 PM | Link to this

Let’s finish this!! Vote Victor Hill Aug 5 So we can keep the county moving forward.

By fred schwartz

July 21, 2008 1:32 PM | Link to this

Yeah, RIGHT! Re-elect the munchkin and spend the next 4 years wondering why things are so dang hot and how you got in that handbasket.

By Morrow Man

July 21, 2008 1:33 PM | Link to this

I agree Still A Victor Hill Supporter, the media is one sided when it comes to Victor Hill and the great work he has done for this county. If someone sues a well known person they become a target and everybody wants to sue them. I will be voting for Victor Hill again, despite the misinform media and these Victor Hill hater on this blog. Our community respects the good job Victor Hill is doing in the jail and out here on the street of Clayton.

Voter Victor Hill

By gheba'smom

July 21, 2008 1:39 PM | Link to this

i voted in the primaries and I will vote in the run off election and the General Election. My voice is important. As is everybody’s no matter who you support. So if you don’t vote or somebody pays you for your vote don’t be upset with what we get come November.

By Jake

July 21, 2008 1:46 PM | Link to this

(MORROW MAN) - Ya right!! (Joke Laugh)!! You can’t be serious. So, tell me what community are you from? and since you know that Hill is doing such a good job in the jail, You must know that the health department gave the kitchen a 73% score. huh!! yeah!! Don’t look so suprised!! So.. if you think that’s good then maybe you need to get a job at the county jail? oohh wait, you probably work there already!! Have a good day!

By fred schwartz

July 21, 2008 1:46 PM | Link to this

Pullleeeease! Morrow Man you are the one that’s sorely misinformed or deaf dumb and blind. And a fool to boot! You and your punk buddy, still a victor hill supporter, need to be drug tested. Better yet, save me some of what you’re taking. If you two are any indication, then it must be an incredible buzz. This is the last comment I’m going to make about the sad, pathetic county known as CLayton. You deserve everything you get. Crime, Corruption, dis-accredited school system… and many more strip clubs.

By Clayton Taxpayer

July 21, 2008 1:55 PM | Link to this

Could you Hill supporters please give specific examples of what he has done for our county?

So far, the most I can get out of anyone is he makes inmates face the wall when he walks by and we don’t have a problem with loud music anymore.

First of all, I could care less about which way inmates face when the sheriff walks by. How does that reduce crime? It’s a little like closing the barn after the cow is out, isn’t it?

Second of all, I still hear loud music at every stop light, stop sign and every other car that drives down my street. Maybe Victurd has deputies patrolling the streets in favored neighborhoods, but not in mine.

What I do care about is property taxes, and if he continues to be sued and settlements continue to be awarded, I will no longer be able to afford to pay my taxes. I have a feeling those of you who think he’s so great are renters and could care less about property taxes.

I agree that well known persons can be easy targets for lawsuits, but use your head. Do you think state and federal courts would allow poor Victurd to be sued over and over again for no reason whatsover? HELLOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!! PEOPLE ARE WINNING THESE LAWSUITS AGAINST HIM!!!

My opinion of Victurd the demented dwarf is not based on media reports. I don’t make judgements without PROOF and neither should you!

So start giving me some PROOF of what a great job he’s doing…

By Jake

July 21, 2008 2:06 PM | Link to this

Clayton Taxpayer - Thank you! Well said!!

I agree with you 133%

By Oh please

July 21, 2008 2:56 PM | Link to this

I rent, but I’m just tired of seeing our county IN the media. Clayton has been on the lips of the news anchors more times since that Napoleonic showboat took office then ever in its ENTIRE history!!!

SAVE CLAYTON COUNTY - VOTE KIMBROUGH

By Soryu

July 21, 2008 3:05 PM | Link to this

Yes voting for Hill would move the county forward. Moving it forward toward the gates of hell and it won’t need too much more help to get there either.

And Morrow Man:

English not your first language is it?

By concerned

July 21, 2008 3:14 PM | Link to this

Morrow man must be the same civil sevant who got sued by his police for unfair labor practices and lost. Seems birds of a feather and all that. Vote for Kimbrough in August. Vote for Lawson also. Then we may have the crooks running.

By Oh Please

July 21, 2008 3:24 PM | Link to this

OH Please. When does a sheriff need a driver and a body guard. His tank (really an APC) and copters were secured by the former sheriff, Hill had nothing to do with it. While we are at it, ask him about the vending machine money he skims off the top.

By Morrow Man

July 21, 2008 3:33 PM | Link to this

Soryu

No it is not my first language, you word D!ck. So you think you are better than me because of my english. These are the Victor Hill hater, people who believe they are better, and look down on others for how they talk or who they vote for.

By COPY KAT

July 21, 2008 3:35 PM | Link to this

I’m confused?

By Fed up

July 21, 2008 3:43 PM | Link to this

I heard that Ethridge after losing the commissioners race is back working for Victor. Ths is the same person who left the Sheriff’s office because he was/is under investigation for several counts of Sexual Harassment. Victor what great employees you have. I was advised that the reporter can’t get any information about the investigation because the person that has the info was Ethridges campaign manager.

By Still A Victor Hill Supporter

July 21, 2008 3:52 PM | Link to this

Vending machine money, Oh Please, lol lol lol

Republicans are trying to get you to vote for Kem, because they know in Nov, Kem cannot beat Rainwater and the good ole boys can win. And the Klan can try to take back the county.

Same how they try to get Hillary elected over Obama because they knew Hillary could not bet McCain in Nov.

Vote for the best sheriff in Aug. Victor Hill. There is no way Rainwater can beat Hill in Nov.

Vote for Victor Hill, so he can continue his good work for our county.

By C'mon

July 21, 2008 3:55 PM | Link to this

MorrowMan,

Do you honestly think that Victor Hill doesn’t look down his nose at you? You still haven’t given any reason why anyone should vote for Victor Hill. Why are you voting for Hill? Please be specific.

By Clayton Taxpayer

July 21, 2008 4:02 PM | Link to this

Yes Still a Hill Supporter - vending machine money.

Read one of the recent (notice “one of the recent”) lawsuits against your buddy brought by none other than the ACCOUNTING MANAGER of his office. Read what she has to say about Victurd’s ILLEGAL use of vending machine money and other money as well.

All you can do is dispute the evidence - but you have none of your own to support your candidate. All smoke and mirrors - just like the demented dwarf…

Also - since you mention the Klan - what is it that the Klan is doing to blacks in Clayton County? There are many, intelligent, well-educated blacks in Clayton County who own their own homes, take pride in their property and are concerned with their children’s education and the leadership of our county. How is it that the Klan allows that to go on?

I guess the Klan only picks on the poor, uneducated, no parent households where the children roam in gangs with guns stuffed down their baggy pants?

Oh sorry! Did you think I meant you?

By Vote John Askew BOE Dist. 6

July 21, 2008 4:06 PM | Link to this

Vote John Askew In The District 6 Run-Off! Mary Baker has ties to Ericka Davis! She gave him money as did Walt “The Illegal Swmp Deal In Riverdale” Stephens. Let’s purge our school board of those with ties to corruption and kickbacks. John Askew Is the best choice for us. Tell a friend. 30+ years of executive experience in the banking industry. Very intelligent and free of baggage.

By Morrow Man

July 21, 2008 4:11 PM | Link to this

Do you really want to know? Can I really change your mind to vote for Hill? Or are you just looking to spin what I say? I believe your mind is made up, just like mine and you are just looking to spin what I say. So cast your vote, you and I both know in Nov. Victor Hill will win. Because I know your vote is for Rainwater not Kem. I hear you, Still A Victor Hill Supporter, you hit the nail on the head.

By Still A Victor Hill Supporter

July 21, 2008 4:21 PM | Link to this

Clayton Taxpayer

And you thought you really said something, That’s the joke.

By C'mon

July 21, 2008 4:22 PM | Link to this

I would not ask if I did not want to know. Whether I have made my mind up or not, isn’t really the point. There are those reading who haven’t I assure you, and all they will see is that you and Vic Hill Supporter are actually the ones who are racist. Those not supporting Hill on this blog have all given very valid reasons for not voting for him, but yet when you are asked to provide reasons for voting for him, all you have to offer is that Klan members don’t want him in office. Since you want to debate for your candidate who refuses to do so for himself, then offer at least one legitimately valid point in his favor.

By WTF?

July 21, 2008 4:26 PM | Link to this

I agree with “Still a Victurd Hill Supporter” **LET’S FINISH THIS!!

The 51% of Clayco who voted AGAINST Victurd need to show up and show out on August 5**, cast your vote for Kem Kembrough (he was NOT my first choice but better him than Victurd) and kick Lil Napolean to the curb! - preferably a curb in his home state of South Carolina & let him take all his lawsuits with him!

By Morrow Man

July 21, 2008 4:44 PM | Link to this

For the first time in Clayton County History we have an accredited Sheriff Department.

By Soryu

July 21, 2008 4:52 PM | Link to this

Sorry Morrow Man, but people do look down at you if you seem to have the language skills of an idiot. Of course there is no suprise there, look who you are voting for.

So what is your first language then? I am very curious to know.

And to “Another Hill supporter:”

So If Hill is defeated the Klan will take over the county? Please. I think you have much more to worry from the various gangs and other thugs than the Klan. It isn’t the Klan that has made Clayton the Mecca of violent crime that it is.

By U on Drugs?

July 21, 2008 5:06 PM | Link to this

Morrow man…an accredited Sheriff’s Office. Where you hear that BS? The SO dept. isn’t accredited cause it didn’t pass accreditation..you idiot. Victor is getting ready to loose the SO GCIC accreditation because of mismanagement of records. GBI has failed the SO twice so far and he has received his final warning from them. Don’t believe me? PUT VICTOR ON THE VOICE STRESS ANALYZER LIKE HE DOES ALL OF HIS EMPLOYEE’S.

By Morrow Man

July 21, 2008 5:14 PM | Link to this

C’mon

I rest my case. Spin Spin Spin

By huh?

July 21, 2008 5:43 PM | Link to this

It was reported recently that the sheriff’s office (under Victurd Hill) is NOT accredited. At least those who oppose Victor are posting accurate information backed up with info from various sources.

Victurd Hill supporters have yet to explain why they vote for & support Victurd and have NO proof that the sheriff’s office is now accredited (it is NOT - don’t believe the hype!)

By Upset

July 21, 2008 5:44 PM | Link to this

I am voting for Rainwater in November however, Kem you have my vote in August. Hill has to go. I know that you and Rainwater can be civil and want the best for this county. All this Klan mess and Black mess is absolutely crazy. Some of you talk like we are animals. Did you ever stop to think that we are judged by the way we act. Education beats all and some of you need one.

Maybe I guess Rainwater got special permission from the Klan to marry a black women. I have met his wife and think the world of her. She is pure class, something that some of you don’t know about. As far as being racist, he is the last person you should be talking about. Next forum, check her out, just maybe you will learn what civil is.

By Purple Sheriff from Venus

July 21, 2008 6:21 PM | Link to this

STILL! With all my brother’s white enemies he STILL got 49% of the vote. Even with PALE FACE diluting the vote with those flunkies! Vic Hill will still WIN. All our loyal Brothers & Sisters will turn out in MASS again.

All the LOSERS in this race FANS won’t come out again. The Pale Face Flunkies folks can’t unite. PALE FACE give Vic a Bad Rap because he won’t bow to them. Firing those 27 Swine was JUST, however with an ingrained White Institutionalized Justice System, albeit, local, state or FED, as long as they’re BELOW the MASON DIXON LINE, the only PEOPLE in the JUSTUS SYSTEM down south is JUSTUS (Blacks).

So what if the Swine sue, or if your Property Tax rise. When Blacks sue your justice system won’t give US any money, so suck it up Huckabuck, how do it fell on the OTHER SIDE!!!!!!

By Purple Sheriff from Venus

July 21, 2008 6:28 PM | Link to this

I wouldn’t give a damn if Rainwater’s Wife was DEEP PURPLE, that don’t mean he won’t PANDER to the PINK HEAD SWINE! And ABUSE Black like that KLAN Tuggle and Bunch! We still REMEMBER!!!

By The Truth

July 21, 2008 6:41 PM | Link to this

A wise white man once said,”Politics is perhaps the only Profession for which no Preparation is thought necessary. So why are YOU idiots keep saying Buckner, Baker and all these White candidates have some kind of training and experience.

Look at Dubya Bush experience –UNJUST WAR-$4.00 GAS- Screwed UP Economic. All you Clayton white voted him in,because you vote RACE. If these two Crooks associate with Politicians- They’re already CROOKS!!!!!!

By Progressive Political Thinker

July 21, 2008 6:56 PM | Link to this

Pale Face Diluted the Vote to ensure Strong Blacks wouldn’t win 51%. The Simple-minded Negroes were bought out by the likes of Buckner and other rich White Cronies ensure the likes of Buckner, Uncle Tom Bell, M. Baker all the whites had a fighting chance because of the simple-minded Negro love for a Dollar Bill. Blacks will UNITE AND WIN OUT!!! You can have it all. You just can’t have it all at once.

By The Master Mole

July 21, 2008 6:57 PM | Link to this

From the Mole Net:

Yesterday morning, Saturday 19 July 2008 sinister and nefarious forces of Lee Scott, Jewel Scott, Victor Hill, Angela Redding, Laurence Ethridge and Edward Montrel Hobbs (Hobbs is the individual not long ago, Victor attempted to hire but had an outstanding warrant in Fulton County; Ethridge is being rehired (remember he retired due to the harassment allegations) by Victor and he and Hobbs will be Victors new/old bodyguards) met in a cloaked and secret session at the Church on Roy Huie Road. Also in attendance were other hand-selected employee’s of Clayton County Government.

The topic of discussion was winning reelection and the strategy to do so.

The way forward is to send vans into neighborhoods to pickup citizens. Prior to getting into the van they will gain “commitment” from those citizens to vote “properly”.

They will be given voting “guides” in the vans and verbal instructions on what to do once in the polling place. This will take place in the Scott & Hill area’s that are considered strongholds as they have already pulled those records from the Elections Office.

Once the vote has taken place, voters will receive “an offer of services” for their vote.

The baleful attempt at voter influence led by Lee Scott, supported by the individuals mentioned above, will also be sending out absentee ballots to select voters along with voting guides “assisting them” in choosing the correct candidate to vote for…absentee. These voters must also commit to a proper vote and will then get “an offer of service”.

The quotes are included for a simple reason. Smacks of voter fraud and influence peddling.

PUT THAT ON A VOICE STRESS ANALYZER!, And

Victorina’s (Victor) in a state of panic and he is very mad at his camp. More panicked than mad.

He has fired key staff from his campaign because “they have failed him and he should have won outright”. His new Campaign manager is Jonothan Newton. Newton is in control of every aspect of the campaign now.

Mr. Newton will splitting his time between 1. The campaign 2. His CCSO clerk girlfriend who has been passed around the entire office 3. His child and wife who he’s cheating on and has just left while in the midst of figting a serious bout of breast cancer.

Yet another stand up individual in the Hill Camp who ultimately will be going to jail with him later on down the line.

They are going on a door to door “grassroots” voter program identifying their strongholds and specifc people one by one to vote on V-day. Very much like the strategy I gave Kem days ago which I would cut and paste but can’t remember where I posted it for those that remember.

It will be two camps employing essentially the same strategies. It’s just a matter of who wants it more at this point.

We have to support Kem likes it’s the air we breath people. I can’t think of how to describe it any better.

By FuManChu

July 21, 2008 7:02 PM | Link to this

Purple Sheriff from Venus -

“He still got 49%”?? Listen to this, purple BOY - that mean HILL STILL a loser, fool! Victor Hill IS Willy Lynch the way he run that place. And he’s just as fake. No wonder things look crappy to you all the time, BOY. You have your head up your azz!!

By JellyBean

July 21, 2008 7:15 PM | Link to this

Run Offs Aug. 5th Boot Hill & The Scotts Out This Time Vote For Kimbrough - Lawson - Bell

By Alan S

July 22, 2008 7:35 AM | Link to this

I would never try to tell any of you how to vote, its your God given right to make your own decisions. All I ask is that all of you take a close look at the state of our county and pray that God gives you the wisdom to choose wisely. The only way we are going to begin to make a change is to get people in office that can get along, otherwise all of their time and energy will be used to get the upper hand instead of actually doing the job they were elected for.

By No Way!

July 22, 2008 8:29 AM | Link to this

Master Mole, please tell me you have some physical evidence of that secret meeting and plan to forward it to the GBI. I cannot believe that they are resorting to kidnapping voters. Attention one and all, if in fact Hill and the Scotts attempt to pick up voters in vans and force them to vote for them, it will be a CRIME!! If this happens to you or anyone you know, please report it immediately to the GBI.

By HLS

July 22, 2008 8:45 AM | Link to this

Nice try Trotter - Walt Stephens is a road in Clayton county - not a land developer.

By C'mon

July 22, 2008 9:18 AM | Link to this

Morrow Man,

All that I see is that you are grossly misinformed and truthfully don’t care to be informed. You want him elected because you met him and he acted as if he cared about you, but he doesn’t. It’s obvious that you are young and impressionable. You choose to make judgements based on opionion rather than logic. Experience teaches you that if it walks like a duck and quacks like a duck, then it is a duck. Victor has proven that he is self-serving (campaigning at tornado site), manipulative (Cassels’ lawsuit), and vindictive (making unscheduled shift change after employee testified against him in Cassels’ lawsuit). There is a number of other “spins”, as you like to call them, that one could label his actions, but the fact of the matter is had he not taken these actions in the first place there would not be anything to “spin”.

You are right about one thing. No one can make you change your mind if it is already made up. But, unlike others who have attacked you, I am trying to approach you civilly with logic. If you refuse to be open to what I have to say, then you are choosing to remain ignorant. Never have I said that your opinion was wrong. All I have asked is that you expound on your opinion so that I can fully understand why you feel that way. Otherwise, my judgements of Victor Hill will be based strictly on his actions as I see them. I cannot see your point of view if you don’t offer it.

By taylor

July 22, 2008 11:32 AM | Link to this

AFTER READING YOUR COMMENTS I REALLY HOPE SOME OF YOU OUT THERE DONT VOTE AUG 5TH!

Kimbrough - Lawson

I’M NOT A BIG FAN OF E.BELL BUT HE SEEMS LIKE THE LESSER OF TWO EVILS

By unfortunately clayton resident

July 22, 2008 1:03 PM | Link to this

To all the Victor Hill supporters. In 2004 the U.S. was in a mess & the majority of the people in the U.S. still voted for George Bush. Now, in 2008 the U.S. is in a bigger mess. His approval rating is at an all time low, twenty something percent. It will take this country years and years to clean up his mess. Same scenario for Victor Hill. If he gets back in office, the next four years will be unbearable & it will take this county years & years to clean up the mess (if possible) he created. And don’t call on Sonny Perdue or whoever may be in office at the time, to bail you out of the mess. To the people who will be voting for Victor Hill, and he gets back in office, you guys deserve exactly what you get.

By huh?

July 22, 2008 1:16 PM | Link to this

What sucks is the rest of us (those who will NOT vote for Victor Hill) don’t deserve what will happen if GOD FORBID Victor is reelected. I’ve contemplated renting out our house but I actually like my house & the neighborhood & don’t want to move. But if Victor, Lee & Jewel Scott somehow get elected then I may just have to rent it out.

By huh?

July 22, 2008 1:30 PM | Link to this

Your district attorney doing her best spin job

Names thrown, claims contested in DA race By Daniel Silliman

One week into a runoff campaign, the two candidates for Clayton County District Attorney are hitting hard, galvanized in aggressive opposition.

Incumbent District Attorney Jewel Scott sent out a mailer calling her opponent, Juvenile Court Judge Tracy Graham Lawson, a “hanging judge.” Lawson accused Scott, who is black, of “race baiting” and “lies.”

Both women say the other doesn’t have the experience to run the prosecutor’s office, and both are pretty confident they will win on Aug. 5.

“I have no doubt that this community wants to keep me as the D.A.,” Scott said.

“She’s got all the votes she’s going to get and she’s not going to get any more,” Lawson said. “I’m very optimistic about the outcome now.”

In a three-way race in the Democratic primary, with Riverdale attorney Herbert Adams, Scott took in about 41 percent of the vote.

She won her first term, in 2004, with about 62 percent of the vote, beating the incumbent without a runoff. Seeking re-election four years later, though, Scott only got 10,614 votes, about 700 more than Lawson, who held 38.2 percent of the ballots cast.

Adams, coming in third, had more than 5,000 votes, and though he didn’t endorse anyone when he conceded, Adams attacked Scott a lot during the campaign, and it’s hard to see how someone who supported him would turn out, in August, with a vote for the incumbent.

Scott, however, said the only reason she didn’t take the race outright was the low voter turnout.

“It gave my challenger an edge,” said Scott, not saying Lawson’s name. “I think [my supporters] recognize that they didn’t turnout the way they should, and I think they realize what is at stake.”

About 21 percent of registered voters went to the polls on July 15.

The district attorney’s race did not draw any Republican candidates in the strongly Democratic county, and the winner of the Aug. 5 primary runoff will be the district attorney, come the first work day of 2009.

Scott said she should be returned to the office in January because of the work she has done in the last four years. “We have the conviction rate to support that we’re tough on crime, but we also have that compassionate side. I’ve been the one implementing the programs. I’ve been doing the job. I’m the one that’s been in the schools. I’m the one who did work in the community with mental issues and awareness, elder abuse, and domestic violence,” Scott said.

**The incumbent’s campaign mailer, sent out right before the July 15 election, claims Scott’s experience includes “a 100% conviction rate for murder, rape, child abuse and child molestation cases.”

Asked about the statistics on Monday, Scott backed down a bit.

It is not true that everyone charged with murder, rape, child abuse or child molestation has been convicted. In the case of Travon Wilson, a 4-year-old who was shot in a Riverdale park, more than ten accused gang members received plea deals, and two who went to trial, were found not guilty.

In one case, earlier this year, charges were dropped against a former Jonesboro police officer, who allegedly forced himself on two girls. The indictment was done incorrectly — one of a number of alleged recent missteps by Scott’s office, embarrassments which included an incorrect multiple-murder indictment getting thrown out; a missed deadline redirecting a murder case into juvenile court; and the dismissal of a child-murder case, followed by the reversal of the dismissal.

When pressed, Scott rephrased the 100 percent claim, saying instead, “Our conviction rate is solid. There are periods where we’ve had 100 percent or 90 percent … We’ve been severely hampered by the lack of personnel. We’ve seen a huge increase in crime, and I inherited a backlog of cases.”**

Lawson said she is unpersuaded, and said Scott went into office without any experience and is leaving the office a mess. “People just want to fix this great county and get us back to where we were,” Lawson said. “People are looking, this time, at experience and qualifications to run that office.”

Lawson has been a juvenile judge in the county since 1995 and before that she worked for Scott’s predecessor as an assistant prosecutor.

Scott has tried to turn both experiences into negatives, describing Lawson, in a campaign mailer, as a “hanging judge” and the “candidate of the old court power gang.”

Lawson said her record shows the county court has only given detention time to about 150 children, of the more than 6,000 seen by Lawson and another judge in the last 12 years. Those 150, Lawson said, were considered to be a danger to society and were incorrigible.

“She’s just race baiting and it’s really getting old,” said Lawson, who is white. “It’s an absolute and total and complete lie, like most of the things she’s putting out.”

**Scott declined to talk about the “hanging judge” comment on Monday, saying she was just going to talk about her experience.

“I have not run a nasty campaign,” Scott said. “I believe they have.”**

By Oh please

July 22, 2008 2:02 PM | Link to this

Not run a nasty campaign? Give me a break. All her and Lee know how to do is run a nasty campaign.

By HLS

July 22, 2008 2:21 PM | Link to this

150 detentions out of 6000 defendants - people that is a rate of 2.5%. That statistic alone should bury the BS that Lee Scott’s under-his-thumb, D.A. wife, Jewel Scott spews forth. Of cource 2 or 3 detentions out of 100 - is probably better than Jewel’s rate of those arrested by the police - to - those jailed in big boy court. Lets change to someone who really understands the law. Vote Tracy Graham Lawson for D.A.

By Pul ease

July 22, 2008 2:22 PM | Link to this

I’ve never seen larger egos in denial than the egos displayed by the Scotts. You couldn’t get fat boy’s head in the dome and the Dum A$$ thinks she’s Perry Mason, no wait, he was white. Johnnie Cochran. I hope they stay tied up in litigation for the next 50 years. Too bad all their supporters can’t be voted out of the county too.

By Attn: Clayton Parents

July 22, 2008 2:28 PM | Link to this

Is the BOE trying to totally gut the one thing they got right last year, passing a Teachers’ Bill of Rights, which allows teachers to remove a severely disruptive child for the rest of the day so as the rest of the students can learn?

Looks like they are trying to kowtow to SACS on this, because the idea for the policy came from an “outside influence”.

They are also trying to repeal the Educators Memorandum as well, which was basically Sid Chapman’s attemp to water down the Teachers’ Bill of Rights.

If they want to combine them, fine. But if they remove the language that allows the teacher the right to remove a disruptive student, then it’s open season on teachers.

Even if you hate MACE, how can you be against the teacher having the right to remove a student who is destroying YOUR child’s learning environment?

By Upset

July 22, 2008 2:44 PM | Link to this

The bottom line is NEED TO GO: Lee Jewel Victor ALL VICTOR BODY GUARDS,AND HIS SO CALLED LOYAL FRIENDS WITHIN THE DEPARTMENT. As citizens, let’s clean up for him. We don’t need him to say that he is coming back via his voice recording after Aug 5 to finish cleaning up this county. HEll he made the mess!! Forget it Vic we will clean up for you, get lost!!!! This mean black or white, we need to vote for Kem to get Vic out!!!!!

I like Kim. However, Rainwater will get my Nov vote. Sorry kem, he is a friend and a good one at that. I know you are good at what you do but, so is Rainwater.!!!!

By stellawasadiver

July 22, 2008 3:11 PM | Link to this

I disagree that people who don’t vote cannot complain. That is asinine. It’s a self-defeating argument like, “if you don’t like this country, leave”. Or “you cannot disprove god because it requires blind faith. Give me a break!

By District 5 resident

July 22, 2008 3:46 PM | Link to this

Stellawasadiver,

Change can only be achieved when one finally stands up to the establishment. If our fore fathers had not stood up to British control, then we would have a queen ruling us and not a president. Blacks would not have the right to vote if it was not for the Civil Rights movement. So would you suggest to those who came before us that they should keep on complaining but not do anything about it? By remaining complacent to the status quo makes you asinine.

Since I do vote, then I do have the right to complain. Those who choose to nothing, do not have the right to complain. Get up and do something!

By Oh please

July 22, 2008 4:07 PM | Link to this

stellawasadiver,

If you are unhappy with the county, then why would you choose NOT to vote?

I do feel that those without the right to vote, ie convicted felons, still reserve the right to complain. Many felons (I did not say all) found themselves at some point in a bad situation and unfortunately walked away from it with a conviction. Because of that they can no longer participate in the election process, and therefore have no control whatsoever over what happens in their own county/state/country. They can complain.

By Fedup

July 22, 2008 4:32 PM | Link to this

Kem Kimbrough will be hosting a fundraiser and Meet & Greet on Thursday, 24 July at 6:30 pm and you are cordially invited!

This event will be hosted at Boston’s located at 2180 Mount Zion Parkway in Morrow, GA.

Everyone is invited to attend to meet with and speak with Kem. Please make plans to attend!

By Black Rain

July 22, 2008 4:40 PM | Link to this

The BOE should not take either MACE or GEA proposal straight up. They should, as responsible adults - read the proposals, understand the issues that each addresses and come up with a proposal from the BOE and enact it. That way neither of the teacher associations can be charged with influence. Just a BOE that response to the issues at hand. To do anything less is cowardly and irresponsible.

By ThemRealFolks

July 22, 2008 6:28 PM | Link to this

The essence of a self-reliant and autonomous Black culture is an unshakeable egoism. Most Blacks know this, that why the majority didn’t show up to vote; because most Blacks already in office are doing the best they can against Whites in the White Institutionalize System.

LAWSON is run for office to Fill Georgia’s Prisons. Lawson works for the PRISON INDUSTRIAL COMPLEX. LAWSON will receive KICKBACKS for LOCKING UP BLACK KIDS and letting the Whites OFF with no time-she says Jail is for BLACKS

By ThemRealFolks

July 22, 2008 6:35 PM | Link to this

The essence of a self-reliant and autonomous Black culture is an unshakeable egoism. Most Blacks know this, that why the majority didn’t show up to vote; because most Blacks already in office are doing the best they can against Whites in the White Institutionalize System.

LAWSON is run for office to Fill Georgia’s Prisons. Lawson works for the PRISON INDUSTRIAL COMPLEX. LAWSON will receive KICKBACKS for LOCKING UP BLACK KIDS and letting the Whites OFF with no time-she says Jail is for BLACKS

By ThemRealFolks

July 22, 2008 6:37 PM | Link to this

The essence of a self-reliant and autonomous Black culture is an unshakeable egoism. Most Blacks know this, that why the majority didn’t show up to vote; because most Blacks already in office are doing the best they can against Whites in the White Institutionalize System.

LAWSON is run for office to Fill Georgia’s Prisons. Lawson works for the PRISON INDUSTRIAL COMPLEX. LAWSON will receive KICKBACKS for LOCKING UP BLACK KIDS and letting the Whites OFF with no time-she says Jail is for BLACKS

By Voting Smart & Black

July 22, 2008 6:45 PM | Link to this

No man is so foolish but he may sometimes give another good counsel, and no man so wise that he may not easily error if he takes no other counsel than his own. He that is taught only by himself has a fool for a master.

Vic Hill, Scotts, Davenport are the best things that happened to Clayton County. They Stand Up to the white so-call powerful in the County and the white can’t stand it or them. If we put the whites in office we(all blacks) will LOSE.

By TIME BOOM

July 22, 2008 6:52 PM | Link to this

“Pride gets no pleasure out of having something, only out of having more of it than the next man. Kem Kimbrough will RETURN THE COUNTY BACK TO THE WHITE BUSINESS OWNERS. He is being PAID by the whites. VOTE NO to Kem Kimbrough, August 5.

By WE The People

July 22, 2008 7:03 PM | Link to this

“The Crown Jewel is not race baiting, Lawson, who is white does work for the Black Filled Prison Industrial Complex. “It’s an absolute and total and complete the Truth, like most of the things I putting out.”

By jody

July 23, 2008 7:19 AM | Link to this

To: By Voting Smart & Black and Time Boom

I am only 9 yrs old but I can already tell that you are stupid hateful racist. I feel really sorry for you and I hope i dont grow up to be like you!

By taylor

July 23, 2008 7:27 AM | Link to this

I guess Tracy Lawson got the NAACP trailblazer awards from being so tough on black kids?

http://iliketracy.net/about.php

Jody is right you people are so freaking stupid. do you even listen to the crap that comes out of your mouths?

By denzel

July 23, 2008 7:41 AM | Link to this

If you were better parents and your kids would just stay out of trouble you wouldnt have to worry if the judge is white or black.

By InquiringMinds

July 23, 2008 7:45 AM | Link to this

HEY BLACK RACISTS! Question for you. Do you wear black robes, and hoods? Just curious!

By denzel

July 23, 2008 8:17 AM | Link to this

Lawsons record shows the county court has only given detention time to about 150 children, of the more than 6,000 seen by Lawson and another judge in the last 12 years. Those 150, Lawson said, were considered to be a danger to society and were incorrigible.

She sounds pretty Lenient too me. at least she didnt let child murderers get off nearly “SCOTT” free.

By the voice of experience

July 23, 2008 8:28 AM | Link to this

I am a black man that just got out of the Clayton County jail system last month. Why dont you ask your kids how Victor is treating them in there. Dont you want someone that will treat them with a little respect… I mean after all even if they have been convicted of crimes they are still people first!

By Oh please

July 23, 2008 8:45 AM | Link to this

Thank you, voice of experience! You made an excellent point that needed to be made. Folks, you all know that the multiple racial posts are all one person, and if its not John Trotter, then it is some other truly pathetic soul that thrives off of continued racial conflicts (like maybe Vic Hill or Lee Scott). You see those crooks are counting on the black vote and so they manipulate with race-baiting in order to steer the election. They are the only ones who don’t want to relinquish power.

By HLS

July 23, 2008 8:45 AM | Link to this

Remember folks - most of the race-baiting here is John Trotter or at least proteges of his who can not think for themselves.

On another note - those who lost elections on July 15 - your signs are now litter and need to be picked up.

By Frank

July 23, 2008 8:53 AM | Link to this

Why must this be made into a white against black or black against white issue? We are all human beings get over skin color and look at what a person is on the inside. MKL is probaly turning over in his grave. He knew we were all equal. No one can help what color their skin is. Under that skin we are all the same every one of us are relatives of Adam and Eve. Get over the color of a person’s skin and do what is best for Clayton County. I, myself have voted for both white and black canidates I look at what they stand for and even better their past records and how they live their lives. The day I have to vote only for someone who has skin color like mine is the day I will leave the United States.

By taylor

July 23, 2008 9:00 AM | Link to this

GBI Crime Statistics for Clayton County during June of 2007

Number of crimes by offense Murder Rape Robbery Assault Burglary 11 10 73 95 298

Larceny Vehicle Theft 545 172

thats just 1 month in clayton county. yeah the present administration is doing a bang up job!

By Dixiedarling

July 23, 2008 9:05 AM | Link to this

How can you vote for the woman who allows baby killers to go free? Remenber Trevon Wilson.

By denzel

July 23, 2008 9:25 AM | Link to this

I like Kimbrough and i’ll tell you why

He has a cler cut plan on how to do his job very efficiently.

Each community would lie within a zone or district that would be served by a permanently-assigned Deputy,” explains Kem Kimbrough who plans to implement a “community-oriented policing” system“By serving warrants and other process consistently within that district. which is actually what his Job is.

Victor Hill is just too much all over the place and micro managing, fighting with people he should be cooperating with, trying to do everybody elses jobs including the police departments and really not getting his own job done.

By Black Woman In Clayco

July 23, 2008 9:38 AM | Link to this

AMEN DENZEL!!!

By District 3 Resident

July 23, 2008 10:31 AM | Link to this

I was at the Lovejoy forum, Angela Redding spoke well without having to read from a card. Her husband was working in the sheriff’s office before Victor and will be there no matter who wins the sheriff race. She is not affiliated with anyone, on Saturday she was at her family reunion and on Sunday at church. Which is where you need to be maybe you won’t have to write lies to keep your candidate in office. If he had done such a great job and worked within the community instead of comming out at election time he would not be in a run off!

By Heaven Help us

July 23, 2008 11:09 AM | Link to this

Please, the media isn’t the one suing V. Hill. How crazy can you be to still support that arrogant runt? I think it’s him on the blog. How can rational, intelligent people see how he threw men and women out on the street because the color of their skin or party affiliations and think that is ok.

He has no law enforcement experience and it’s showing. You need to talk to the people who work for him. I’ve spoken to a few that was there under the previous sheriff (they are AA) and they can’t stand him. There comment is “whatever you think, multiply that times 10”. If he doesn’t treat his own employees with respect what does that say about the constituents he was elected to serve. Not to mention, he is so sure he is going to win, he doesn’t even bother showing up for debates. I’m really convinced that ALOT of the people in Clayton County just don’t care. God I’m so ready to sell my home and get the heck out. You can have Clayton County, that little keebler elf and the disfunctional school board. INSANITY

By another District 3 resident

July 23, 2008 11:26 AM | Link to this

Angela Redding was at that meeting the Mole discussed up above, plotting and planning with Hill, the Scotts & the rest to figure out how they’re gonna win this election on Aug. 5.

Don’t believe the hype. I’m not a big fan of Wole’s either, but at least he’s done some things for our district & county. I actually voted Michael Bryant in the primary but you can’t convince me that Angela Redding has no ties to Hill with her husband working for the sheriff’s office & knowing she was at that meeting. Who cares if she was at her family reunion? What does that have to do with the runoff election? Nice way to spin it though.

By unfortunately clayton resident

July 23, 2008 11:26 AM | Link to this

To Heaven Help us

I agree with you 100 percent. If the majority of the people in Clayton Co vote to put Victor Hill or Jewel Scott back in office, or elect Lee Scott, they are INSANE!!

By another District 3 resident

July 23, 2008 11:33 AM | Link to this

Wole kept Clayton’s taxpayers from being the only county to fund the commuter rail without financial help from Henry & Fayette counties who will most certainly benefit from it as well. Wole also was at one of the first political forums held at Clayton State University, I saw him there so that’s a lie too that he never spoke at forums.

By just wondering

July 23, 2008 12:29 PM | Link to this

Have a question, is Rosa Barbee FAT not PHAT. I heard she was over over weight. A word of advice to you Rosa. Put down the burrito and pick up diet food. Maybe your husband will love you again.

By borodawg

July 23, 2008 12:47 PM | Link to this

‘taylor’s’ link about the Kirlands’ moving back to Miss. just about says it all. A couple weeks ago Walking Small had 6-7 cars at a roadblock on Jodeco Rd in front of Suder Elem School. That’s actually a fairly safe area. Meanwhile, Pt South Prkwy/Flint River Rd/ Thomas Rd remain safe havens for gangs and other criminals. There’s a shooting or burglary about every other night in those areas. That’s okay ‘cause we got big billboards with Walking Small saying he won’t tolerate loud music. We have sheriff dept cars with his name on them, striking fear in the hearts and minds of loud music punks and people who throw gum wrappers out their car windows. 17,000 outstanding warrants: Walking Small says they’re from the previous sheriff. Sooo, whatcha been doing the last four years Vic?! Tuggle didn’t cost us $6 million in court costs. Duplication of services?The duplication wasn’t there before; how much is that costing us? It’s just mind-boggling that Jewel and Victor got enough votes to force runoffs. I have to agree with a previous poster: half the posters here shouldn’t be allowed to vote. But I also have to agree with Ms Kimberly: if you didn’t vote, you can’t complain.

By Clayton Taxpayer

July 23, 2008 1:06 PM | Link to this

I wish there was a way we could get Jimmy Carter to come and observe the election, especially to be on the lookout for van loads of people being let off at the Riverdale polling places.

If Victurd and our judicial Jamaican Queen win, it’s because they paid for votes.

By Oh please

July 23, 2008 2:00 PM | Link to this

If we could get some folks with camcorders to stand outside the polls and watch for that kind of activity, it is possible we could stop Vic and the Scotts from getting away with it.

By Mojo Mist

July 23, 2008 3:08 PM | Link to this

Oh Please,

It’s already in the works in some pro Scott/Hill areas but more is needed. As many as 120 folks who know their neighborhoods well have been contacted throughout 15 of these precincts so far and have agreed to participate. They all voted for Hill and Scotts the first time but have changed their minds since after learning more at recent get togethers.

If this or anything else is being done in their neighborhoods, they will know about it. You can’t help but think that a few will be “lucky” enough to be selected or contacted given what and who they know. They will see that the appropriate officials, law enforcement, and media are contacted and the documentation and/or their testimony will be shared immediately.

By Oh please

July 23, 2008 3:16 PM | Link to this

Mojo Mist - YOU ROCK!! I’ve been so worried after reading the Mole’s report.

By huh?

July 23, 2008 4:19 PM | Link to this

That sounds good Mojo Mist, I just really hope you are on the right side & not trying to throw people off with your post (meaning nothing is really going to be done & you work for Hill, Scott et al).

I hate to be so cynical, but don’t put anything past any of them or their followers. They are so desperate to stay in power and will do anything to hold onto it. I’m praying Mojo Mist is on the up and up and there really are groups formed to keep them from stealing this election.

If I see ANYTHING remotely resembling their plan in my neighborhood on August 5, I will be taking pictures/video myself & get that info to the proper authorities.

Thanks to any and all who are also doing this! For those of us who know Hill, the Scotts, Redding & the like all need to just GO AWAY, keep your heads up, our day is coming on August 5 to begin turning this county around! Whether Hill’s clones like it or not, 51% of us voted for someone else last week & we will show up again on August 5 to finish this.

By Power Pack

July 23, 2008 6:31 PM | Link to this

That White Girl (Lawson) running against JEWEL works for the Prison Industrial Complex a vote for her will surely sent YOUR sons and daughters to LOCK UP for Maximum Time while she receive Kickbacks for that Free Black Labor. The White Girl already Brag about she a 90% Conviction &Lock Up Rate. She didn’t get that rate being Fair & Impartial, Prosecuting Colorblind or not being a RACIST.

While we all know that children make a few mistakes, WHY is it ALWAYS the BLACK child getting all the TIME while the WHITE child won’t even make the newspaper MUCH LESS Jail Time. By failing to prepare, you are preparing to fail. VOTE JEWEL & LEE SCOTT for change you can Trust!!!!!

By PRINCE HALL

July 23, 2008 6:43 PM | Link to this

Kem hear this, “A proud man is always looking down on things and people; and, of course, as long as you’re looking down, you can’t see something that’s above you.” Victor and the Sheriff’s job is over your head.

You’re in the race to push the White Folk Agenda, that’s Bad. Look UP and Drop out of the race and swallow your pride US Brothers will Forgive you and except you back into the BROTHERHOOD.

By Power to the People

July 23, 2008 6:51 PM | Link to this

Experience is that marvelous thing that enables you to recognize a mistake when you make it again. You have listened to Whites before, what did it get you—RACISM. VOTE Black, here’s your chose Goree, Jewel, Lee, Victor, Wole, Davenport, all Black—the white are THEIVES

By Mandigo Warrior

July 23, 2008 7:03 PM | Link to this

WAKE UP BLACK FOLKS, the White are PROGRAMMING YOU to Vote White. They’ll smile in your face and Cheese Up, all with BAD INTENT! They the (Whites) WILL ALL vote along COLORLINE in NOVEMBER against all Blacks to include PRESIDENT OBAMA!!

Wake up my Brethren and loyal and just sisters. Let put the JEWEL of Clayton County back in her Rightful Place, as DA. If nothing else do it for a Fair, Just & Impartial Justice System for Your Children!!! VOTE Black, here’s your chose Goree, Jewel, Lee, Victor, Wole, Davenport, all Black—the white are THEIVES

By COPY KAT

July 24, 2008 7:52 AM | Link to this

The last few posts brought to you courtesy of Lee Scott!

By Frank

July 24, 2008 7:55 AM | Link to this

Mandigo Warrior I will pray for you. You have the worse case of racism I have seen in a long time. You have a major problem with white people. YOU MUST GET PAST THE COLOR OF SKIN! I thank God that most people whatever their color DO NOT SHARE IN YOUR SICK IDEAS AND RACISM.

By taylor

July 24, 2008 7:58 AM | Link to this

you black people on this blog are funny!

By Denzel

July 24, 2008 8:14 AM | Link to this

Jewell Scott is one fine looking mixed race woman and that Jamaican accent really does something for me but……

If you think about it we really need a tough prosecutors in that position, too many of our kids are getting off too easy And going back out and committing worse crimes like that kid that got out of jail for stabbing another student got out Of jail and recently shot that man while he was tucking his little girl into bed. Tracy Lawson might be just what we need And she did get an award from the NAACP so she couldn’t be all bad.

By Flubber

July 24, 2008 8:20 AM | Link to this

Hey yall here’s a good article about the elections and Clayton County in Creative Loafing.

Clayton County’s Tribulations

By whitey white

July 24, 2008 8:25 AM | Link to this

Mandingo Warrior and the rest of your punk buddies…the Rev Martin Luther King would be so ashamed of your behavior. You haven’t learned a thing have you, except how to be professional fools. You think you’re being funny. It’s really pathetic. Go back under the rock you crawled out from under and let the intelligent people of Clayton County get rid of the scum that’s bringing them down.

By power to the mandigo copy cat

July 24, 2008 8:25 AM | Link to this

Shouldnt it be called NAAAAP?

National Association for the Advancement of African American People.

By taylor

July 24, 2008 8:32 AM | Link to this

Is Jewell Scott black?

By White in Jonesboro

July 24, 2008 8:40 AM | Link to this

I think she is mixed, I saw her on the news last night agreeing that the 3 officers were justified in blowing that black guy away that was sitting in his car without a weapon.

I say keep her in office!

By white in jonesboro

July 24, 2008 8:49 AM | Link to this

Sorry, that sounded racist,I didnt mean it that way. What I meant is if she is willing to take the side of justice over the side of her “people” maybe she isnt all bad afterall. And she is a good looking woman!

By Oh please

July 24, 2008 9:08 AM | Link to this

Seriously? You guys like that? I think she dresses kind of funny.

By denzel

July 24, 2008 9:24 AM | Link to this

She is easy on the eyes! You didnt think she got the job based on performance did you. Most black men Including me prefer a Jamaican woman over an black American woman, they just have more class.

By Oh please

July 24, 2008 9:44 AM | Link to this

But didn’t you all see the funky billboard of her in that ugly, white fluffy-collared shirt and the gray skirt. Didn’t that billboard make her look kind of old?

By taylor

July 24, 2008 9:51 AM | Link to this

No what made her look old was her age…she’s like 68yrs old or something

By Enough

July 24, 2008 10:00 AM | Link to this

Time to throw the Scott’s out of clayton county for good! Jewel Scott is the most worthless DA to ever hold office, and her husband is nothing but a common thug who should be in jail.

By huh?

July 24, 2008 10:02 AM | Link to this

If Jewel Scott is the picture of “class” then I’d really like to know what Denzel’s definition of that term is.

Will her looks (good, bad or otherwise) get Clayton’s criminals off the street? I doubt it. Get your priorities straight, Clayton County!

By gheba'smom

July 24, 2008 10:14 AM | Link to this

Come on people . All of you who are saying we want change we want change. Change is not necessarily a good thing. Sometimes the light of change you see at the end of the tunnel is JUST the train coming to run over you. If you really want change. Educate yourself, quit spewing Hate. Realize not everybody is out to get you. And that just because somebody is of your race does not mean that they have your best interests in mind. They have THEIR best intersts in mind and if you get in their way your gone. A politician is a politician is a politician. They get theirs period.

By borodawg

July 24, 2008 10:16 AM | Link to this

Flubber, thx for the link. Now there’s two good links on this thread that should totally sway anyone from voting for the corrupt, incompetent Lee/Jewel/Victor machine. Color doesn’t matter. It’s a fact that Jewel was a divorce lawyer and had never tried a criminal case. It’s become obvious that she still doesn’t know how to try one; with all the dismissals and cases she’s tried being overthrown. It’s just plain ridiculous. The Creative Loafing link also had a good article about the ‘squeaky clean’ Jim Martin. He’s vastly more qualified than V.Jordan. I also applaud his taking Chambliss to task for being a George Bush rubber stamp these past four years.

http://atlanta.creativeloafing.com/gyrobase/thelasttwo_standing/Content?oid=524065

By stellawasadiver

July 24, 2008 12:12 PM | Link to this

Did you ever stop and think we might be better of with a queen ruling us? I guess what I’m saying is I don’t care who wins these silly little county-level elections. I hope these schools lose their accreditation because it’s the only way things will get better (rock bottom syndrome) democrats and republicans are all the same to me just another greedy politician doing something for his own ambition. Everyone who has power will do and say anything they can to keep it. I’ve got nothing for any of them, and I’m keeping my vote. And don’t ask to put your election propaganda in my yard, that’s a big N O !

By huh?

July 24, 2008 12:24 PM | Link to this

Everyone who has power will do and say anything they can to keep it. I’ve got nothing for any of them, and I’m keeping my vote.

I figured stellawasadiver did not vote (based on his/her initial post). Just another Clayton resident taking up space who is part of the problem instead of the solution in this county. Sad and apathetic/pathetic. Somebody probably died for your right to vote and you’d rather b!itch about the system instead of trying to make things better. You’re probably a renter as well.

If you believe all these politicians are what you described (and I do agree with what you said on that note) why don’t you run for office yourself? Too easy, right?

Typical.

By Black Rain

July 24, 2008 12:45 PM | Link to this

Most of the readers of this blog know that the poster that uses the list of African monikers is none other than our old friend and reprobate, John Trotter. Some think it is Lee Scott and his cronies. Whatever, 2 racist pig peas in a pod, only difference is Lee is Black and John thinks he is. JT has spent many years trying to convince black candidates and voters – he was their Great White Hope. Using racial rhetoric and imagery – he led a number of befuddled people into public office. Lee Scott follows that same drummer.

The voters of Clayton do understand that their futures are in their own hands, not in Trotter’s and not Scott’s. Vote on Aug 5 to rid our community of the followers of these 2 charletans. NO to Lee Scott , Jewel Scott , Victor Hill , Ms. Davenport, Ms. Goree and Mr. Mack.

By HLS

July 24, 2008 12:58 PM | Link to this

PowerPack

You are the worst kind of idiot - a stupid moron. Tracy Graham Lawson and another judge working with juveniles worked over 6000 cases in the last few years and - listen closely - ONLY detained 2.5% of those. Pretty lenient, but working for constructive changes with the youth before them. Apparently you would just want zero arrests and for the youth of our county to have no accountability for any action - even those of recent paast - such as murder, rape, robbery, aggravated assault, child murder, child molestation, child beating, child rape. Oh - your society would be a utopia for the worst that our society can bring forth. Once more with emphasis - YOU IDIOT.

By Clayton Taxpayer

July 24, 2008 1:12 PM | Link to this

I agree with you huh?. I think stellawasadiver is a renter too. If she was a property owner/taxpayer in Clayton County, she would understand “these silly little county-level elections” could mean a huge increase in our property taxes if Victurd is allowed to continue to violate rights and take the law into his own hands.

By Sammy Ojean

July 24, 2008 2:04 PM | Link to this

**I am a proud African American, as this is for all you Lee and Jewel Scott and Victor Hill supporters and followers that is always using the race card in this county, for one thing you all are nothing but racist yourselves and to me you all are a total disgrace and shameful people like Lee and Jewel Scott and Victor Hill is.

I will go one step more as I also feel an believe that you hate your own selves for being African American and you all lives in total misery since you can not get your way then you use or put race into the mix. And you’re the problem not the white folks as we elected you into office and your screw your own race every chance you get and your bring down us as African Americans.

As I also know you now attack me for my statement here today, but it is the truth and fact.**

By gheba'smom

July 24, 2008 2:41 PM | Link to this

To Sammy Ojean. It takes courage to stand up for what you believe in when others try to tear you down for the same. Keep your head up with the knowledge that there will be as many people who agree with you as there is who disagree. One voice joined with others can create a mighty roar.

By Registered Voter

July 24, 2008 3:09 PM | Link to this

I voted. Who I voted for is irrelevant to the point. The point is, with all the issues that are surrounding Clayton County, you would think more than 11% of the voters turned out. Interesting is how you hear people on the streets, in stores, barber shops, hair salons and the like talking about the things that are wrong in our community but fail to do anything about it. Our children are at risk of potentially losing out on scholarships for colleges, not being accepted into accredited 4-year institutions - as well as a 50%+ drop out rate but yet we seem to feel it is someone else’s fault for our own demise.

Wake up people. If you don’t care about your own community, why should anyone else care?

By Oh please

July 24, 2008 3:39 PM | Link to this

stellawasadiver,

I used to feel the same way that you do, but I came to the realization that someone will be elected to fill those positions anyway whether I vote or not. Some want power because they are power-hungry. Others truly want to do positive things with their power, but very quickly learn that it is not as easy as they thought. If I am forced to trust someone with political authority, then I want to make certain they have the best of intentions. Hill and the Scotts are truly only thinking of themselves.

By stellawasadiver

July 24, 2008 4:36 PM | Link to this

hey buddy if namecalling gets your rocks off, let fly! to each his own, I say.

By Eyes on Riverdale

July 24, 2008 4:47 PM | Link to this

Well, well. Seems that the three stooges (Lee, Jewel, and Victor) not only use the race card but are promoting colorism in their campaign for the run-off.

Word on the street is that a supporter close to their campaign was overheard saying they are encouraged to use the “brown paper bag test” when targeting voters in the run-off because “the darker, the dumber - and they’ll believe anything”.

Look, people… if you see those campaigning who are not doing so on the foundation of effective leadership and previous accomplishments, doesn’t that tell you something? Isn’t there something to these three having to resort to other things such as racism and colorism to win send you a message that they don’t even believe in themselves enough to win on their own performance?

By Transplanted to Clayton ... Unfortunately

July 24, 2008 5:37 PM | Link to this

I sure hope there are enough transplants in Clayton to vote these incumbents out of office, because we know better than to go for these racist okey dokes and to believe that the white man is the cause of all our problems.

So I guess we’ll see another 10 posts in the morning from whoever that is that posts racist stuff right before the blog closes so nobody can reply to them. what a loser.

By WHAT!!!!

July 24, 2008 6:25 PM | Link to this

Enough of Jewel. She is Jamaican. However they do not think they are black. Jamaicans look down on the american blacks. I was married to one.

No matter how dark they are they still think they are not black.She is the worst DA I have eve seen in my life. Haven’t tried and convicted a case yet. She probably married Lee because he had a little bit of money.

Remember that Jamaica is a British colony and, they go to England. They love their British Queen and, her name is not Lateffa

By Sue

July 24, 2008 6:58 PM | Link to this

Not everyone who “rents” is pond scum. I have been a renter in the same house for 12 years now. I pay my rent on time as well as all my other bills and I vote. I keep my yard neat and clean. Sometimes there are circumstances that do not provide for the opportunity for all people to own a house. I may not pay property taxes directly but they are paid by my landlord and are included in my rent. You need to quit being so judgemental about things you know nothing about. If you would put as much energy into trying to improve things in this county as you do trashing people this county might actually turn around. It is not all renters bringing this county down. It is the narrow minded, bigoted, power hungry people be they home owners or renters. Until we can vote for qualified people regardless of party or race we will continue to stay in this mess.

By Oh please

July 25, 2008 8:02 AM | Link to this

Sue,

I don’t think that Taxpayer meant that renters are bad or the cause of the problem. I think all he meant was that one would not be so apathetic if they owned a home because they would have to pay property taxes. I’m a renter too, but I don’t take Taxpayer’s comment so personal because he is probably right. Most of those that knew their vote would count for something probably were home owners and not renters. Most renters live in a particular place for a limited amount of time, and therefore do not extend the effort to become involved in the community. Others, like you and I, rent in one place for a number of years and we are a little more rooted so it matters to us who holds local office.

By observer

July 25, 2008 8:29 AM | Link to this

Kimberly

First - I would like to thank the AJC for the Voters Guide that is on the website.

But in the interest of truth in advertising could you sent out one of your ace reporters to get a new picture of Lee Scott. The one he supplied you is AT LEAST 20 years old. I guess he is embarressed of his present appearence and condition.

By Do NOT Vote for Hill

July 25, 2008 10:05 AM | Link to this

Victor Hill’s Trial Date in Federal Court 22 Sept. 2008 (pdf’s posted).

Victor Hill, having been sued in Federal Court of Georgia Northern District and having exhausted all attempts at delay and dismissal is finally heading to trial by jury in the case of Tuggle vs Hill.

Evidence including the video deposition of Victor Hill along with depositions of Joanne Southerland, Jon Antoine, Patricia Ruth, Phillip Hanner has been submitted.

Victor Hill as you recall, is being charged with False Arrest, Malicious Prosecution, Retaliatory Prosecution entitling Tuggle to HUGE Compensatory Damages under the US Constitution’s 4th Amendment.

Looks like another big pay day from the Clayton County Tax Payers for the alleged inept action’s of Sheriff Hill on 22 Sept 2008. With the depositions and history being what it is, we know that SO Dep. Southerland, named defendant will be thrown under the bus BUT I’m sure, when considering Victor Hill’s video deposition, and, as the story changes on the witness stand, the video deposition will return to haunt.

I’m reminded of the Clint Eastwod movie “The Unforgiven”. Gene Hackman, playing Little Bill Daggett, questioning Morgan Freeman (as Ned) “Now Ned, them w******* are going to tell different lies than you. And when their lies ain’t the same as your lies..it’s gonna hurt real bad, not gentle like before”

It will be interesting to hear the new and improved story given on the witness stand in Federal Court. But when those stories aren’t the same as the old stories, it’s gonna hurt real bad. Unfortunately it’s going to hurt for the Clayton County Tax Payers.

How much longer can we afford Sheriff Victor Hill?

http://www.give-em-the-boot.com/smf/index.php?topic=1635.msg14777#msg14777

By JonesboroLady

July 25, 2008 1:37 PM | Link to this

Let’s keep this simple: Victor Hill is an elected official therefore he works for us. Even though he gets paid more than most in Clayco, he still works for us. Now, I don’t know about you, but anyone who worked for me and didn’t answer question I asked him, I would fire him! Anyone, who did whatever they wanted and used the phrase “I can do whatever I want, I am the Sheriff”, again fired! And ask yourself this, Why is it that if this county is sooo safe, does Victor need protection. After all, he has firearms and training, which is more than the public. Do any of you feel safe driving through back streets in Forest Park or Riverdale, much less taking a stroll on the sidewalk? We don’t have bodyguards, why should he? He is more equiped to protect himself than we are, but I have seen him (or barely seen him) at lunch. He is surrounded by bodyguards. But the county is sooo safe!!! He knows it is not or he would be walking around shaking the hands of those people he is asking for a job.

By Rick

July 25, 2008 2:28 PM | Link to this

If I pay taxes which I do then I have a right to complain, those who shouldn’t have a right to complain are the ones who voted the idiots into office. You guys put the dummies in office not me.

By Oh please

July 25, 2008 3:36 PM | Link to this

Rick,

That is the most ignorant thing I have ever heard. As I told stellawasadiver, people will be elected to those positions whether you vote or not. If you are concerned about the money you pay in taxes, then you should exercise whatever control, no matter how small, to affect how that money is spent. I didn’t elect these dummies either (because I didn’t live here), but I was not about to sit back and let someone else re-elect the dummies and/or new idiots!

By huh?

July 25, 2008 5:01 PM | Link to this

Hey Rick maybe if you did vote some of the idiots would not be in office right now, ever think about that?

Paying taxes is like breathing, everybody has to do it.

It takes an adult to research candidates and take what, 10 minutes out of your life to help make a difference in your community.

Grow up!

By Political Insider

July 25, 2008 6:18 PM | Link to this

This is an excellent summation to those Pilfering Crooks vying for Office, such as Baker, Buckner, Kembourgh, Askew. Quite the Race,

“Pride is an admission of weakness; it secretly fears all competition and dreads all rivals. Swallow your pride occasionally, it’s not fattening.

By This Is Your Time/This is Your Moment

July 25, 2008 6:25 PM | Link to this

“If you are going to achieve excellence in big things, you develop the habit in little matters. Excellence is not an exception, it is a prevailing attitude.” Opportunity is missed by most people because it comes dressed in overalls and looks like work.

Come on, Clayton’s Majority lace up your boot strips and roll up your sleeves, and Vote for Your People—- You know the minority in the County considered Your People—PUBLIC EMENY NUMBER 1 everywhere in America, Look at CNN “Black In America”

By Blind Justice

July 25, 2008 6:32 PM | Link to this

“When a whole nation is roaring Patriotism at the top of its voice, I am fain to explore the cleanness of its hands and purity of its heart.”

Those screaming Patriotism are Killers. They’ll kill overseas and they’ll Kill in Clayton- a kid got kill soliciting a prostitute—THEY DON’T LUV YA!!!!

By Pint Sized Sheriff

July 25, 2008 6:39 PM | Link to this

“One man cannot hold another man down in the ditch without remaining down in the ditch with him.” Give Up Kem,

“I will permit no man to narrow and degrade my soul by making me hate him.”

By JAMA MAN

July 25, 2008 6:51 PM | Link to this

“There are two ways of exerting one’s strength: one is pushing down, the other is pulling up.” Get out the Race, Elgin, you can be used by them folks, I see your Alzheimer setting in, and you know it too. Confide with someone close to you!!

By EYES ON THE PRIZE

July 25, 2008 7:09 PM | Link to this

WILLY LYNCH SYNDROME, means giving sweetheart deals to White contractors using SPLOST funds, WILLY LYNCH SYNDROME, CCBOE Twenty (20) Years of NoBid Contracts to white vendors/contractors, WILLY LYNCH SYNDROME, Shot Blacks now, ask questions later, WILLY LYNCH SYNDROME, cripple those Blacks by taking their kids accreditation. I can go on and on, but You got the picture. Vote for someone who looks like YOU—they do and will!!!

By COPY KAT

July 28, 2008 8:05 AM | Link to this

The last several posts brought to you courtesy of Dr. Glenn Dowell!

By HLS

July 28, 2008 8:17 AM | Link to this

Glenn Dowell - John Trotter

no difference - too close to differentiate

By JDR

July 28, 2008 8:19 AM | Link to this

That just shows you that they’ll give a Ph.D to just about anyone.

By JDR

July 28, 2008 8:24 AM | Link to this

My apologies to the Ph.Ds out there. I meant Ed.D.

By Black Rain

July 28, 2008 8:28 AM | Link to this

The last few post spewing racial hatred - are the hallmark of JOHN TROTTER and his associates. He feels his power is in manipulating the black citizens of Clayton. He finds close kin in the likes of Lee Scott. In this past election cycle - most of their candidates find themselves in run-offs and some lost outright. We have a chance to shut down the divisivness here by voting out Jewel Scott and Victor Hill and kicking Lee Scott to the curb once again.

By Researcher2

July 28, 2008 9:07 AM | Link to this

GET THE REAL TRUTH ABOUT THE RECENT CLAYTON COUNTY ELECTIONS GO TO CLICK HERE

By Joey

July 28, 2008 9:36 AM | Link to this

GET THE REAL TRUTH ABOUT THE RECENT CLAYTON COUNTY ELECTIONS click on THIS LINK

By Oh please

July 28, 2008 9:48 AM | Link to this

Wow, Dr. Dowell! You just can’t bow out gracefully, can you? Lee Scott must have begged you to do this site. None of you can seem to handle the fact that you are losing control. Clayton County may not have been paying attention in 2004, but no more! Tracy-Graham Lawson, Eldrin Bell, and Kem Kimbrough will win the run-off elections, and there is nothing you political “master-minds” can do about it. Your manipulations of the black community are over! Time to think up a new strategy!

By fly on the wall

July 28, 2008 10:07 AM | Link to this

Well, well - Researcher 2 - you are none other than the embarrassed Glenn Dowell. You should be embarressed - 8% of the vote, 5th out of 7 candidates. You cannot blame that poor showing on anything more than your racist lies you tried to spout on this venue and around Clayton. You got beat because the blacks of this county are sick and tired of these tactics. Tactics you have embraced since becoming caught in the John Trotter web. I could understand how poor Special-Ed, Norreese could be caught up and led around by JT the little lepruchan. But I really thought that someone with your educational background would be above such filth. JT sure is good at getting down to the basic hate you must feel about yourself, huh.

About your money management skills - what about the $300,000 you owed to various govt. entities at the end of 2005. You live off of Taxpayer monies and have the gall to be in arrears for $300k.

Your association with John Trotter is well documented - you both come to BOE meeting building - but rarely go into the meeting, prefering to pat each other on the back for the fools you make of the taxpayers and of the gullible. It is amazing - from what you use to say about John - to now being so close.

You Glenn Dowell and John Trotter and Lee Scott - have all been known to bully people that oppose you, black and white. When whites oppose you, call them racist and blacks who oppose callthem Uncle Toms. But those that oppose you can see a better way - that way is forward and you CANNOT stand it. Come on Glenn - be a proud black man and do what is right for us all.

By gheba'smom

July 28, 2008 10:17 AM | Link to this

I do agree that those few spewing the hate filled race card did read as if they were written by the same bigot (Whomever he or she may be.) And while it makes me sick to my stomach. I do acknowledge that they have the right to spew such filth. I can smile knowing the more time they spend in this forum the better. As Not that many people accually believe or will be influenced by them.

By whatever

July 28, 2008 10:27 AM | Link to this

dear blind justice, pint sized sheriff,Jama man, and eye on the prize, a light bulb went off in my mind while reading your posts. What you are really doing is trying to recruit for the Klan. You think if you upset enough folks you can increase your numbers. Well I am here to tell you it ain’t going to happen. There are too many people who you disgust

By COPY KAT

July 28, 2008 10:35 AM | Link to this

I believe we all now know just who it is that posts the racist trash on this blog weekly. It’s the smell that always leads us to the rat! Dr. Dowell, Trotter, the Scotts, and Vic Hill all use the same methods. They insight hatred and use fear in order to manipulate. This is the mark of a terrorist. Do not let an even greater sin be perpetrated on you by swallowing their propaganda and lies!

By Vonnie

July 30, 2008 10:21 AM | Link to this

For those of you wanting to re-elect Jewel Scott, do you see the crimes committed in the county and how many of them are committed by people who are out on bond? Or, how about failing to get a criminal tried as an adult rather than a juvenile because of missing a deadline? We can’t afford to keep someone of her character. She does not care about the county, just wants the money and power that goes along with the job. Please use common sense and stop trying to put people in office that are Black when running against a White person. It’s not about that. It’s about who will do the best job.

By Not My Vote

August 1, 2008 2:32 PM | Link to this

In my personal opinion - none of the candidates are worthy of office!!! If my only choice in each race is the lesser of two evils —then I’d rather stay home. Either way, I suffer.