Clayton.Talk

By gheba'smom

August 4, 2008 11:25 AM | Link to this

Hi Kimberly, I see you just gave in to the inevitable and did this about the election. LOL. For the most part if i see an I by their name they will not get my vote this time. The only real exception will be the County Commissioner Chairmanship. I am sorry but Lee Scott is just too scary. Not to mention He looks like he might stroke out at any second. So I believe that while sometimes change is good not all change is helpful. If you give me the feeling you are crooked you do not get my vote.

By Yolanda

August 4, 2008 11:51 AM | Link to this

I agree with the blog before me. With the exception of Eldrin Bell, all incumbents have to go this time. I’m not wild about Bell but Lee Scott would probably do more harm to the county than Victor Hill has. The county can’t take that.

By Bob Hartley for Chairman

August 4, 2008 12:10 PM | Link to this

We need to start a campaign to write in Bob Hartley for Commission Chairman. Frankly, I don’t like either of my choices for Chairman. Both Bell and Scott have baggage. Does anyone know what the process would entail?

By Marcella

August 4, 2008 12:35 PM | Link to this

I like the idea. Is it true whoever wins tomorrow is going to be it? Is there anyone running in November? I think Bob would be a fine Chairman.

Things are looking bleak in this county. I may just take my family to somewhere else!

By Voted for Change

August 4, 2008 12:38 PM | Link to this

I too, like you Kimberly, took advantage of early voting. I am proud to proclaim that any candidtate with an (I) by there name, I voted agianst. The Scotts have damaged this County something terribly as has Hill. The candidates, Tracy-Graham Lawson and Kem Kimbrough bring forward good idea’s and have excellent credentials. I have had the pleasure of meeting them both and they offer a vision for the future that I believe will turn this County around.

I would have liked to had the opportunity to meet persoanlly with Sheriff Hill and the Scotts but it seems that they never attended any Candidate Forums which offered me great concern.

I encourage everyone to vote. Regardless of your personal beliefs in the local elections, it is important for everyone to vote.

By Yolanda

August 4, 2008 1:00 PM | Link to this

People, you have got to go with those already on the ballot. It is too late to start thinking about “write-in” candidates now. I don’t know how you write in a name with the computerized system we have now anyway. Don’t NOT VOTE out of frustration. Bell is the best we have to choose from for county commissioner even if we aren’t crazy about him. Lee Scott would bring the county down even more. The Scott’s need to move elsewhere. With the other candidates just vote against the incumbents. As for the question about these winners having opposition in Nov., yes, Kem Kimbrough would have to face a republican then. He’s a white man named Rainwater. I don’t know anything about him but I’ll cross that bridge when I come to it. I think Kimbrough is probably the best and I’ll stick with him and not just because of color. I’m way past voting like that and have noticed most of my friends are too.

By S

August 4, 2008 1:03 PM | Link to this

Lets hope that CC citizens care enough and they vote. The best of luck to Bell, Kembro and Lawson.

By whatever

August 4, 2008 2:43 PM | Link to this

It is too little too late to write in somebody’s name. All you will do is dilute the vote and we might get somebody really awful. Do I wish there was a box named NONE OF THE ABOVE? You better believe it. But until that happens I will play the hand I am dealt.

By JDR

August 4, 2008 3:22 PM | Link to this

I just wish that this election was over already… I am more than sick of hearing the constant stream of advertisements from “Friends of Scott” on radio and TV… not to mention the GAZILLION pieces of trash littering the roadsides in the form of campaign signs.

I am more than happy to report that I voted against the Scott political machine and Victor Molehill on Friday in advanced voting. (the poll was doing a brisk business, I am happy to say.)

As far as Caribbean Queen getting another term to practice her brand of DA work - that would send a clear message to the criminal element of Clayton County that we are open for business. when she talks about tempering justice with mercy, what on earth does that mean? Isn’t the DA’s job to prosecute? Shouldn’t she leave the social programs to the social workers and the mercy to the judges and juries? She is way too soft and the criminals are loving it!!! Four more years of Jewel Scott would spell the end of civil society in Clayton County.

Case in point, there have been 3 house burglaries on our little cul-de-sac over the past several weeks as it is and others with whom I spoken have seen the same in their neighborhoods or have been victims themselves. (I hope they take a crack at our place - I’ve got a big, mean Rottweiler and a .38 waiting for them.) Even if they caught these thugs, they probably wouldn’t get a case brought against them since Jewel is working so hard to maintain her bogus 100% conviction rate on rapes & murders.

I really hate to imagine what would happen if the “evil triumvirate” (Scott/Scott/Hill) is elected - since I can’t afford to move, my property would become a barricaded fallout shelter, complete with booby traps and a moat!

By Blacksoul

August 4, 2008 4:23 PM | Link to this

After watching Lee Scott’s commercials about Eldrin Bell and the fact that Bell allowed a stripe joint to come into Clayton County while we are already dealing with bad elements. I will be casting my vote for Lee Scott. I have already seen what Eldrin Bell has done with the county as far as trying to get richer off of CCPS land deal and a crime rate that is going up and home values going down. Eldrin Bell has used this county for his cash cow for to long. I know Lee Scott is a hot head (maybe it is because he is also feed up with the way this county continues to be run) but I have had a chance to talk with him and he has some good ideas for moving this county forward. So out with the old and let’s try the new because we all know the old chairman is not working for the people. VOTE FOR LEE SCOTT

By JDR

August 4, 2008 4:56 PM | Link to this

I’d consider voting for Lee Scott if he didn’t HATE WHITE PEOPLE. Some of my best friends are white and that offends me.

What ever happened to the fellow who was running as a Republican for the Commission Chair? Someone with an African name. A local business person. I hate that he didn’t stick it out. I would’ve certainly considered voting for him.

By Blacksoul

August 4, 2008 5:14 PM | Link to this

To JDR

I will be honest with you to me; Chris Rock said it best any black man 60 or older hates white people. Don’t forget they dealt with racist at its height. Still does not mean Lee Scott will not treat whites as good as they have treated us.

By WTF?

August 4, 2008 5:29 PM | Link to this

I wonder if Lee Scott paid Teddy Pendergrass royalties for using his song on that political radio advertisement?

By Disappointed Clayton County Resident

August 4, 2008 5:49 PM | Link to this

I hope that more Clayton County residents come out and vote! We MUST CHANGE our current leadership. I have met Lee Scott. He is trustworthy and why would you entertain the idea of having a husband and wife team making major decisions on behalf of Clayton County! I cannot believe that Victor Hill is getting another run for the office! He is costing the county millons!!! But no one seems to care! Please answer a question for me - You are willing to protests and march and act ignorant when it comes to the School Board, but when it comes time for your voice to be heard and counted by VOTING, you don’t show up to the polls. I don’t understand the logic. I thought Clayton County residents wanted change. But instead, it is business as usual - talk, talk, talk; complain, complain, complain and do nothing, nothing nothing.

By Disappoint Clayton County Resident

August 4, 2008 5:56 PM | Link to this

In reading my response, I see I misquoted myself. Lee Scott IS NOT TRUSTHWORTHY and SHOULD NOT BE TRUSTED TO RUN THE COUNTY!

By PAY ATTENTION!

August 4, 2008 6:16 PM | Link to this

**Larger turnout needed to decide school board contests, sheriff’s race in beleaguered county

By Maureen Downey The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Published on: 07/28/08

Every Clayton County voter who cast a ballot on July 15 has to return to the polls on Aug. 5 and drag along five friends. The outcome of the runoff will determine whether Clayton overcomes its many woes or sinks deeper into them.**

Even with the future of the county in the balance, only 21 percent of voters cast ballots in July. If Clayton residents want to salvage their county’s reputation and its schools, more of them must participate in the runoff election.

First up for Clayton voters are five school board contests. One problem is that many candidates in the runoff are educators or school employees. Ideally, parents should be the dominant voice on school boards rather than current or past school employees.

Here are The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s endorsements in critical Clayton races:

SCHOOL BOARD

District 2: Lindsey McDaniel, who runs a teenage mentoring program, would be an asset to the troubled board. The winner will face Republican Della Ashley in November.

District 3: Two former public school employees are vying for the seat —- retired Clayton County educator Jessie Goree and Charles Davis, a retired Atlanta Public Schools maintenance supervisor. Goree’s knowledge of innovative education practices makes her the stronger candidate.

District 4: While Milton Mack is also a teacher, he’s the better choice in this contest.

District 5: Social worker Jennifer Talley offers a fresh voice as well as the bonus of not being a teacher. Retired Jonesboro High English teacher Ophelia Burroughs has a higher profile in the community, but the school board risks being dominated by educators. Given these two strong candidates, voters should opt for Talley to provide balance. The winner will face Republican Diana Nicholson in November.

District 6: Mary Baker has been paying close attention to the school board for a decade and understands its role and its mission. She deserves a seat on the board.

COUNTY COMMISSION CHAIRMAN

In the runoff for County Commission chairman, Lee Scott is attacking incumbent Eldrin Bell with the name-calling and innuendo that became his signature in his previous bids for public office. Scott offers voters little substance, which is why he avoids public forums that would expose him. He relies on inflammatory mailings and billboards to sell himself and disparage his opponent.

Venom and vitriol fuel Scott’s political machine. That combination has helped him propel several unqualified people to elected office, including his wife, Jewel, who is district attorney. Clayton voters ought to reclaim their county and derail Scott’s hate machine. They should stand by Bell. Because no Republican filed, the winner of the Democratic primary takes the seat.

DISTRICT ATTORNEY

Voters ought to oust District Attorney Jewel Scott, who was never qualified to hold her job in the first place. Instead, voters ought to support Juvenile Court Judge Tracy Graham-Lawson, whose legal experience is far more relevant to the challenge of getting criminals off Clayton’s streets.

When Clayton voters elected Scott four years ago, she brought no criminal trial experience to the job and has botched high-profile murder cases. A former prosecutor, Graham-Lawson’s been a juvenile judge for 13 years. In her 10 years as an assistant DA in Clayton, Graham-Lawson amassed an impressive conviction rate.

A Duke graduate, she was a police officer and firefighter before earning her law degree at the University of North Carolina. As a judge, she’s created a Second Chance Drug Court for high-risk offenders and established programs to keep kids out of jail and on the straight and narrow.

Voters ought to rebuff the efforts of Scott and her husband to consolidate their power in Clayton using racially charged politics and misrepresentations of their accomplishments. Because no Republican filed, the winner of the Democratic primary takes the seat.

SHERIFF

In the dictionary, Clayton Sheriff Victor Hill’s photo ought to appear alongside “deranged.” From posting snipers on the roof after he laid off 27 deputies to blatantly disregarding a federal court order, Hill has turned into more than a loose cannon. He’s a nuclear bomb in free fall.

Despite his bizarre and costly behavior, Hill won 49 percent of the vote in the Democratic primary in July. He’s in a runoff now with attorney Kem Kimbrough, who has experience as a major in the sheriff’s office and who can return sanity and stability to the Sheriff’s Department. Kimbrough is a graduate of Morehouse College and Emory University School of Law.

If voters want to avoid lawsuits, they ought to support Kimbrough. Hill’s become such a risk that Clayton County commissioners sought legal protection in May from future liability for his actions. Commissioners warned that Hill’s “objectionable actions, policies and practices concerning management of the county jail and sheriff’s office personnel negatively impact Clayton County’s reputation and endanger the citizens of Clayton County and the state of Georgia.”

After Hill violated a federal court order in 2006, the frustrated judge said, “This litigation is a disaster for Clayton County, for the sheriff of Clayton County and for the citizens.” U.S. District Judge Thomas Thrash went on to add, “I guess the public is the biggest loser.”

And the public will be the biggest loser again if Hill wins the Aug. 5 runoff. If voters want to stop losing lawsuits, their choice must be Kimbrough. The runoff winner faces Republican Jack Rainwater in November.

—- Maureen Downey, for the editorial board (mdowney@ajc.com)

By Sammy Ojean

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

Well I am black and also have many white friends as I know they are not racists, because the Uneduated people like the Scott’s and Hill always thinks that all the whites are racists and they are not.

I am very ashamed of Black Racists trying to put blame on someone else because of what color of someone skin, so please growup little boys and girls. We as Black people are above this type of childlish acts as this is what both Scotts an Hill is all about.

I am voting for Bell, Lawson, and Kimbrough, as it is time to save Clayton County from Corruption that Lee and Jewel and Victor Hill brings to our County, that’s is what they are all about.

By Voter

August 4, 2008 6:20 PM | Link to this

I agree, you CANNOT trust Lee Scott or Victor Hill. Victor is just a ‘little” man with a complex about his size. Therefore, he tries to make up for it by being a tyrant. We, taxpayers, can’t afford for him to stay in office as he will drain our pockets with continuing law suits. Lee Scott came into the county with his wife planning to “take over” things. We cannot let this happen. He is a bully to his wife and everyone else he deals with. Remember this when you go to the polls tomorrow and vote for Eldrin (regretfully), Tracy Graham-Lawson and Kem Kimbrough.

By Ghost Rider The Bounty Hunter

August 4, 2008 11:59 PM | Link to this

VOTE NO TO LEE AND JEWEL SCOTT AND VICTOR HILL, they are nothing but CROOKS AND TOTALLY CORRUPTED

* THEY MAKE BROKEN PROMISES TO USE THE CITIZENS TO MAKE EVERYONE THINK THEY ARE DOING SOMETHING WHICH WE ALL KNOW THE TRUTH THEY ARE NOT, NOTHING BUT LIES COMES FROM THEIR FORKED TONUGES AS THEY ALL HAVE.*

SAVE CLAYTON COUNTY FROM THESE CROOKS

By Dixiedarling

August 5, 2008 8:16 AM | Link to this

Save our County! Vote for Eldrin Bell, Kem Kimbrough, and Tracy Graham Lawson!

By TIREDOFCROOKS

August 5, 2008 8:18 AM | Link to this

If you think property values are down now; If victor hill and the scotts are elected, we won’t be able to give our homes away. Clayton County deserves much better than victor hill and the scotts; these people are nothing but pure trash.

By VoteSmarterThisTime

August 5, 2008 8:24 AM | Link to this

I’m voting for a better life in Clayton County, for my family and the future of our community; I’m voting for Bell, Kimbrough, and Graham-Lawson.

By Already cast my ballot

August 5, 2008 8:48 AM | Link to this

If you care, then get out there and VOTE! Let’s blow that 10% stat out of the water!

BELL, KIMBROUGH, AND GRAHAM-LAWSON to make Clayton better!

By JDR

August 5, 2008 9:17 AM | Link to this

A cautionary note to Blacksoul and anyone else who tends to paint groups of people with a broad brush -

Chris Rock may have made that generalization about black men over 60, but he also expressed sympathy for OJ Simpson’s murder of Nicole Brown Simpson. (although he didn’t actually condone murder.) He’s a comedian and making a general observation should not be taken as fact.

My best friend is a 66 year old black male and he’s been married to a white woman for over 20 years. Hardly one who hates white people.

On the other hand, Lee Scott has CONSISTENTLY used race-baiting tactics, including using the confederate flag in inflammatory campaign ads, and other overt references to “us”, “our people” and other code used for racially divisive politics. He has even sent campaign propaganda to households with a registered white voter and registered black voter with it only addressed to the black voter.

I can understand that there are people out there, sadly, that fall right into that trap. It takes a certain level of intelligence to read through some of these deceptive ploys. Many residents here, unfortunately, do not possess such capacity.

Therefore, thinking, caring, intelligent residents of Clayton County CANNOT ENTRUST THIS ELECTION TO THE DUMB MASSES. Take time off of work, or whatever you need to do to get out and vote against the power-hungry, exploitation of the Lee “I am the walrus” Scott, Caribbean Queen and Victor Molehill.

By Clayton Taxpayer

August 5, 2008 9:58 AM | Link to this

You can say all you want about Eldrin Bell, but the fact is (despite what Lee “The Liar” Scott claims in his campaign ads) the millage rate in this county has not increased under his leadership.

He can blow off his thumb or any other part of his body for that matter. I could care less, as long as I don’t have to pay more taxes to live here.

By district 3 voter

August 5, 2008 10:14 AM | Link to this

Remember District 3 residents: **ANGELA REDDING’s husband works for VICTOR HILL!!!

VOTE CAREFULLY!! but most importantly VOTE BELL - LAWSON - KIMBROUGH - RALPH**

By district 3 voter

August 5, 2008 10:21 AM | Link to this

**ANGELA REDDING’s husband works for VICTOR HILL!!!

VOTE CAREFULLY!! but most importantly VOTE BELL - LAWSON - KIMBROUGH - RALPH**

By Oh please

August 5, 2008 10:23 AM | Link to this

I like Eldrin Bell too! Briefly, I worked for the CCBOC, and although he can come off as somewhat uppity, he responds very quickly to issues brought to his attention by citizens. Whether, he has done his best or not, I believe he has at least tried. I also believe that he has the public interest at heart, unlike Lee Scott. Scott’s interest in getting his wife elected was obviously so that he could get his record expunged. And, as a real estate developer, I am sure he is interested in what properties he can pawn off on Clayton taxpayers for a healthy profit. Conflict of interest won’t matter because his wife is the DA and would never put him before a grand jury for unethical behavior. You have to get to the core of the candidates motives.

To everyone reading: Please vote to keep corruption out of Clayton County!

By gheba'smom

August 5, 2008 10:39 AM | Link to this

Well one way or another things will settle by this time tomorrow. No matter who you support It has come down to the final wire. If you haven t voted yet the day is still young . But most people who read Kimberly will most likely already voted as they strike me as that sort of people. So ALL you haters out there knock it off, It is offensive in both the eye of man and the EYE OF GOD!!

By Clayton Taxpayer

August 5, 2008 10:51 AM | Link to this

I agree with you Oh Please, and I should have mentioned it in my previous post about Eldrin Bell.

I’ve contacted him several times in the last four years, on matters ranging from animal control to the school board. He has not always responded to me directly, but the issue was resolved in record time.

I’m not happy about his connection to the strip club owner, but if that’s the worst of his faults he’s okay by me!

By glynda

August 5, 2008 11:03 AM | Link to this

Maureen Downey of AJC should be ignored. The AJC and its endorsements are not representative of the larger community. I still am trying to figure out how they come up with their endorsements. can anybody tell me that?

Voter education is what we need. Atlanta is holding regular voter empowerment meetings for their residents. what is clayton county doing to educate voters?

By Oh please

August 5, 2008 11:09 AM | Link to this

To glynda,

Several groups have hosted forums in which all candidates were invited to attend. Sadly, the turn-out for these forums were not as we all would have hoped. Victor Hill and the Scotts did not even bother to appear at any forums until after the primary revealed there would be run-offs.

By huh?

August 5, 2008 11:30 AM | Link to this

Glynda the question you should be asking is:

Why did Victor Hill, Lee Scott nor Jewel Scott not attend ANY of the voter education forums held by various county organizations over the past 3-4 months?

Oh excuse me, Victor attended one last week.

Lee Scott is still a no-show and I still have no idea what he’s a “proven leader” of or for.

Jewel Scott prefers to deliver racial rhetoric in her mailings instead of facing her constituents, unless you count her standing on the median at Upper Riverdale Road & Tara Blvd. blocking traffic & waving to people trying to make their way to work as a way to “educate voters”

VOTE FOR: LAWSON, BELL, KIMBROUGH & RALPH!!!

By Robin Kemp

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

I would like to point out that displaying religious literature at the polling place constitutes illegal influence. Not ALL Clayton County residents are Christian, and those who are are sent the message to vote for the “most Christian,” not the best-qualified, candidates. I am referring specifically to the prominently-displayed booklet “God’s Plan for a Happy Marriage” at RD6 this morning. I have filed a complaint with the Secretary of State and contacted the ACLU. On behalf of Clayton County’s Muslim, Buddhist, Baha’i, secular, and Jewish voters, as well as all other Christian and non-Christian voters who believe in free and fair elections, I protest most strenuously.

By not feeling well

August 5, 2008 11:59 AM | Link to this

Robin Kemp:

Although, I recognize your right to your opinions, your anti-Christian views turn my stomach. If you are not a Christian, then don’t look at the literature. Or, be more proactive and publish literature supporting Muslim, Buddhist, Baha’i, secular, Jewish, and in your case atheist values. Christians would not deny you the right to distribute literature. All you are promoting is hatred in another form. Instead of using racism, you attack religion. In reality, all you really want is to make yourself feel important by creating scandal. Doesn’t Clayton County already have enough problems?

Complaining is always easier than being proactive. You want to take on the cause of all of those religions, but you are only doing them a disservice.

By fred schwartz

August 5, 2008 11:59 AM | Link to this

Robin - Get a life. It’s politically correct people like you that are sending this country down the tubes. PUleeeese, the “God’s Plan….” booklet does in NO way indicate who one should vote for. Why don’t you move to China or Cuba. I’ll help pay for your ticket. This is America. Founded on christian religion” GET OVER IT OR LEAVE.

By MARGARET

August 5, 2008 12:16 PM | Link to this

Hi, Kim. I hope and pray that the Scotts are not elected as well as Victor. Also, the school board, with the exception of Eddie White. He was a teacher, then a principal when my boys were in school. I don’t know how Clayton got in such poor condition, but it was a great county up until 10 years ago. I hope God, in His wisdom, is behind all the “good guys.”

By JellyBean

August 5, 2008 12:48 PM | Link to this

Did everyone see Lee and Jewel Scotts Campaign Ads they being show on Comcast Cable on the TV they both was using Gospel Music in the background of their Ad’s , there is nothing religious about you 2 only the Devil she both should be playing the Devil Music only, I Hate Devil Worshipers coming on here using our God in their campaigns it is just Shameful||

SHAME ON YOU BOTH

By Fred Schwartz

August 5, 2008 1:06 PM | Link to this

Well, the Devil and his wife can hopefully go back where they came from in about 7 more hours. Maybe they’ll give Robin a ride.

By Clayton Taxpayer

August 5, 2008 1:08 PM | Link to this

Glynda

The AJC is not speaking on behalf of Clayton County residents. Their endorsement is THEIR opinion about the best qualified candidate.

They have the right to express their opinion just like we do.

By Rusty

August 5, 2008 2:27 PM | Link to this

JEWELL SCOTT HAS THE WORD DEMOCRATS (democrates) MIS-SPELLED ON HER WEBSITE!! LMFAO!! Yall check it out before they catch it.

By Rusty

August 5, 2008 2:35 PM | Link to this

Here’s the quote..RE-ELECT THE PEOPLE’S DISTRICT ATTORNEY

“VOTE JULY 15 AND FOR THE Board of Education Candidates, AUGUST 5, & for Obama and us all vote Nov.4, 2008 We are democrates!” Does any of this make sense?

By Oh please

August 5, 2008 3:05 PM | Link to this

You know, I’ve decided something. The Scotts and Hill aren’t evil. They’re just stupid!

By Ashamed

August 5, 2008 3:48 PM | Link to this

I’m ashamed to say I didn’t vote in the primary, but you can bet your bottom dollar I’m voting today immediately after work! Both me and my wife will be voting for Bell, Kimb., and Lawson! I’m also texting all my friends in Clayton to tell them who to vote for.

Sorry for not voting earlier….hopefully this makes up for it.

By Clayton Taxpayer

August 5, 2008 4:11 PM | Link to this

Thank you Ashamed!!!

I hope there are so many more like you!

And don’t be ashamed…it takes a big person to admit a mistake and take corrective action - unlike our “democrate-ic” candidates.

By Oh please

August 5, 2008 4:18 PM | Link to this

We’re just glad that you decided to come out this time, Ashamed! After all, this will decide it all, and I have a feeling we will all have reason to celebrate tonight! We are going to get our county back!!

By Rusty

August 5, 2008 4:26 PM | Link to this

Clayton taxpayer, isn’t that the funniest thing ever?! “Yea mon’ we’re all Obama democrates. Remember mon’ voote fer da democrates” What a dumbaZZ. That’s our “Peoples D.A.”

By JDR

August 5, 2008 4:32 PM | Link to this

Uh, Rusty … you shouldn’t have done that. Now I went and took a look… I must admit that I’m a bit anal about spelling and found a bunch of other spelling errors. “Committment” and here’s a good quote for you: “All this with balaning[sic] justice with fairness and sensitivity to our community’s needs.”

You’re right, Oh Please … not evil. Just plain stupid! Unfortunately, they’ve got the ear of all of the rest of the stupid people out there! Non-stupid people of Clayton County - UNITE!!! VOTE against Scotts & Molehill. Send a message to the STUPID PEOPLE!

And the sensitivity to “our” community’s needs is a DA that will actually work to put criminals in jail! Being “fair” to criminals is patently UNFAIR to victims and the law-abiding citizens that live in fear of their lives and property - how’s that for balance, Jewel, you ditz.

By Hope

August 5, 2008 4:35 PM | Link to this

To Rusty

JEWEL SCOTT is NOT The Peoples DA as she never was or ever will be as she and her husband is to SELF SERVING.

By Rusty

August 5, 2008 4:39 PM | Link to this

I’m not one of those spelling headhunters, but this is just jumping off the page at you. “We are Democrates” Who’s proof reading her website, the BOE?

By Clayton Taxpayer

August 5, 2008 4:44 PM | Link to this

Rusty

I just spewed my afternoon coca-cola all over the screen after reading your last post! That is priceless!!!

BTW - did ya’ll hear Neil Boortz making fun of Clayton County at the beginning of his show this morning? He said, “if Clayton County were a human being, it should be in ICU.” Even Captain Herb from the Skycopter was making fun of Sheriff “Walking Small”.

How do these people hold their heads up for what they have done to our county?

By Rusty

August 5, 2008 4:54 PM | Link to this

I saw Lil Vic this morning in the middle of the street in front of the Elementary school on Forest Pkwy.He had his whole entourage with him all in black w/the shades on. They looked like a bunch of undertakers.It had to be 85 degrees by then too. Just silly.

By Oh please

August 5, 2008 4:59 PM | Link to this

Oh my God!! I finally went to the site! That is too much entertainment for one afternoon! Forget about the myriad of misspellings. How about that grammar? She named off five things in one sentence and used one comma. My sides still hurt. She could not possibly sound more ignorant! Even her stats make her sound foolish. The murder rate has jumped from 20 to 110 since 2004, and she hasn’t increased staff, and has only lost 4 staff since then. Look at all she’s accomplished!

Now that is classic!

By Ashamed

August 5, 2008 4:59 PM | Link to this

Usually, thinks need to hit rock bottom before they begin to rise to new highs…just think about the stock market. Hopefully Clayton has hit bottom and is ready to rise. Everyone should now see that voting for the “black” candidate isn’t a winning strategy. I’m black and I’m ashamed to know people who vote on the basis of color only…both black and white. When we people educate themselves and figure out that these candidates take advantage of your blind trust….they make more money and you continue to suffer in your misguided trust.

By Rusty

August 5, 2008 5:08 PM | Link to this

I’m glad everyone is getting a kick out of it, but again,I’m not trying to be the grammar police, All I’m sayin’ is “We are Democrates!”

By JellyBean

August 5, 2008 5:16 PM | Link to this

Too Rusty

Not everyone is a “Democrates” (as you put it ) LOL on this blog or in Clayton County wows now bite’s my tongue.

By Ashamed

August 5, 2008 5:17 PM | Link to this

First off…let me correct myself….’things.’

I encourage everyone to send our ‘former’ DA a message and let her know that attorneys should at least know how to structure a sentence. You were apparently in school for over 20 years for crying out loud!

By Jewell

August 5, 2008 5:31 PM | Link to this

Heh Rosty mon’ when I find ya I’m gonna prosecute ya mon’.Fairly and compassionately, but I’m gonna put ya in da jail mon’.

By Clayton Taxpayer

August 5, 2008 5:36 PM | Link to this

ATTENTION EVERYONE! The blogger calling herself Jewell is a fraud!

We know this because there are no spelling errors.

By WTF?

August 5, 2008 5:37 PM | Link to this

LAUGHING MY AZZ OFF AT THAT LAST POST MON!!! BLOOD CLOT!!!

By Moses

August 5, 2008 5:41 PM | Link to this

I saw a Victor Hill Supporter in a black Magnum Charger with new dealer tags pick up and toss in the bush several Kem Fimbrough Signs in front of Adamamson Middle School and then Urinate on the side of his car. He was a LE officer because he sported a sidearm along with his black Victor Hill T-Shirt and guess what, I got it all on Tape!!! I’ll post it on www.give-em-the-boot.com

By Jewell

August 5, 2008 5:46 PM | Link to this

Heh Cleytin’Taxpe’er’, ya call me a fraud mon’? I’m gonna find ya an prosicute ya’. Fairly an compassionately mon’ but yer goin’ ta jail mon’.

By Voter

August 5, 2008 5:51 PM | Link to this

Lets just hope and pray we can laugh as much in the morning as we are now. Vote for Kem, Tracy and Eldrin!!!!!

By Jewell

August 5, 2008 5:55 PM | Link to this

Vooter, yer next mon’.

By Long time Clayton citizen

August 5, 2008 7:00 PM | Link to this

The polls are closing right now. Lets hope people used their heads this time. May tomorrow be a better day.

By Ghost Rider The Bounty Hunter

August 6, 2008 12:17 AM | Link to this

Thank You Clayton County for voting wisely, We are Finally rid if both Scotts and Hill.

I bet all of our Property Valves Jump to the postive by 50% for the better.

So know the Scotts can go back up North to New York where you both belong and Victor Hill can go back to S. C. where your family is at since you Law Enforcement Career is over with since now NO ONE will ever hire you again.

By Kimberly Allen

August 6, 2008 7:08 AM | Link to this

CONGRATULATIONS to Tracy Graham-Lawson, Kem Kimbrough, Eldrin Bell and Wole Ralph!

and CONGRATULATIONS CLAYTON! It is truly a new day today thanks to YOU.

By CC Person

August 6, 2008 7:31 AM | Link to this

I think the elections turned out good for the people of Clayton County . I think Clayton county will start moving forward.

By Over The Hill & Scott Free!

August 6, 2008 7:56 AM | Link to this

GOOD RIDDANCE!!!!!

By GETB

August 6, 2008 8:01 AM | Link to this

Thanks Clayton Voters…YOU gave em the boot!

www.give-em-the-boot.com

By Oh please

August 6, 2008 8:11 AM | Link to this

Congratulations one and all! I predicted we would all have a reason to celebrate. I’m still disappointed(sp?) in the voter turnout, but I think the slight up-swing from the primaries is definitely a positive. When I went to bed last night, Hill had been calculated to have had 51% of the vote so I laid in bed plotting campaign strategies for Jack Rainwater. I’m glad it’s no longer needed.

WAY TO GO CLAYTON!

By Sister Republican

August 6, 2008 8:13 AM | Link to this

Good job to the voters that came out! Let this be a lesson to anyone that runs for office. We voted you in and we can vote you out! So do the job you were elected to do with dignity and integrity. And above all serve the people.

Thank God V. Hill is GONE! Who said prayer doesn’t work.

By Positive Move

August 6, 2008 8:14 AM | Link to this

Thanks to the voters, the scum will be gone.

Now we have a new start with 2 good gentlemen running.

They both have previous experience in law enforcement, they both have worked the jails, both have managed budgets and employees. But most of all, they both can do the job.

I congratulate you Kem, and Rainwater good luck to you as well. I have met you and know also that you are a good man that truly cares about this county. At least we can move on. We still must be careful of Victor because I know he is not finish yet.!!!!

By Fred Schwartz

August 6, 2008 8:45 AM | Link to this

Good job voters! Now let’s see what kind of chaos the Scott’s and the soon to be FORMER Sheriff can cause the next few months.

By Mojo Mist

August 6, 2008 8:59 AM | Link to this

Clayton County voters stepped up big time! We are indeed headed in the right direction! I feel like a heavy burden and dark cloud has been lifted from the shoulders of this county and it feels good to be able to take that big breath again after four years of embarrassment, dread, and frustration. Still a lot of work to be done but we have some major pieces in place now.

By LET

August 6, 2008 9:02 AM | Link to this

This should be a new beginning for Clayton County but I am concerned for previous remarks made and even here after the recent response to the election results. Jewell Scott was quoted in regards to Tracy Graham-Lawson and she referred to Tracy as a “hanging judge” and a “shill of the old white power structure”. Why is this not considered a “racist” remark? How can we move forward if some will not leave the past. We all recognize the attrocities inflicted upon blacks in the south and it will take all of us to come together to put those issues into perpsective as we move forward. Sometimes I long for those days after “9 11” when on September 12, 2001 and the days that followed shortly there after. The days when we were not black or white, liberal or conservative, replubican or democrat but AMERICANS! AMERICANS TOGETHER. How soon we forget.

By Maxx4955

August 6, 2008 9:13 AM | Link to this

Hit the road Jack and don’t chu come back no more no more, What chu say? Now this is what I call Vindication for our beloved county. A new day has dawned for the good and law abiding citizens of our county. It’s all about accountibility and integrity. If you screw the people and use your elected position as your personal side show, you shall receive a smackdown just like Victor, the Scotts,and others. What a perfect ending.

By RSJ

August 6, 2008 9:32 AM | Link to this

Hill and the Scotts need to mosy on down to some backwater Mississippi county, to lick thier wounds and plan to take over there, because here they are finished, cooked, stick the fork in them they are DONE! Thanks for waking up Clayton County Voters there is hope for us yet!

By Clayton Taxpayer

August 6, 2008 9:57 AM | Link to this

So many of you who have been frequent bloggers here have made such eloquent comments about our VICKtory, there is nothing I can say except:

YIPPEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!

I do want to thank Ms. Kimberly Allen for allowing us to hijack her blog every week. I think there must have been some SLIME supporters whose minds were changed after reading the evidence we presented here.

Please everyone, continue to pray for God’s blessings on our county and these newly elected officials because I don’t trust Victurd or the Smuts (I mean Scotts). Their small, evil minds will be plotting some kind of revenge.

By Happy Days Again

August 6, 2008 10:14 AM | Link to this

Congratulations Clayton County! Thanks to all of those who put their effort in to getting the truth out - Kudo’s to Give Em The Boot! My faith has been restored.

Now on to the future. Victor if you are kind enough and write a nice apology note to a certain someone and leave it in his car, maybe you can get a job at Auto Zone in Henry County - NOT!

I hope when the GBI and FBI are finished investigating Jewell and Lee Scott along with Victor Hill, the Governor will allow the former co-workers of Victor from CCPD and the unjustly fired workers from the SO the opportunity to personally escort you three to the Federal Pen. What a happy parade that would be as I am sure the streets will be lined with people cheering.

One last thing - to all the inmates locked up in the Clayton County jail, next time Victor walks through the jail with his thugs that roughed up a 71 year preacher please do me a favor and instead of turning to face the wall, give Napolean the one finger salute with a smile.

By CC Person

August 6, 2008 10:44 AM | Link to this

My question is… how much is it going to cost the tax payers to get Victor Hill’s name taken off all the Sheriff’s dept cars ?

By Clayton Resident

August 6, 2008 10:45 AM | Link to this

Great job Clayton voters! We got it right this time!

By Ashamed No More

August 6, 2008 10:54 AM | Link to this

My wife and I partied all night long! Hopefully this is the beginning to the re-establishment of Clayton Pride…..(and rising property values)

By The munchkins

August 6, 2008 10:57 AM | Link to this

I hear singing:
Ding dong, the witch is dead, the witch is dead, the wicked witch…

Na, na, na, na… na, na, na, na … hey, hey, hey… GOODBYE!!!!

By Oh please

August 6, 2008 10:58 AM | Link to this

Who cares how much it will cost to scrub his name from the department cars? At least, taxpayers will no longer be responsible for the lawsuits that he generates.

By Chalk one up for black AND white united

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

Hey Dr. Glenn Dowell, “Ed.D.” … now that we know how you REALLY feel, why don’t you join your race warlord buddies and take the next train outta Dodge? We don’t need your ilk poisoning the minds of young African Americans with the “victim mentality.” How ya like me now, you sanctimonious clown?

And Trotter has been strangely silent on the blog as well… hmmmmmmmm.

By WTF?

August 6, 2008 11:18 AM | Link to this

Maybe Trotter’s quiet because he’s holding his breath hoping one of his horses in this race (JESSE GOREE) can still win her seat.

Good job Clayton residents! Clayton’s got a chance at turning things around now!

By Clayton Taxpayer

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

How is everyone feeling about the school board elections?

I hated voting for a Trotter-ite, but I thought it was better than the attorney for former Phantom Mayor Phaedra Graham of Riverdale.

He won anyway, and it worries me.

By Vonnie

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

I could not be more proud of Clayton County this morning. We rose to the task and defeated the evil ones. Let us continue to vote wisely going forward. I am confident the accreditation issue will also have a favorable outcome. I think at the worst, we will be on probation but I don’t even think that will happen. Don’t anyone burst my bubble.

By Happy Clayton County Resident

August 6, 2008 11:29 AM | Link to this

I went to bed last night a happy camper and thanking God that Clayton County voters did the right thing! It is a new day, new direction! But we must stay active in the community. Stay on top of the commission board, law enforcement and the school system! We must make sure that OUR ELECTED OFFICIALS walk the talk! That means an effective school system, an effective plan on crime, an effective plan to bring business back into Clayton County.

This new direction that we all want, is going require that all of us become more active in the community, attend public meetings and participate. We can have the community we want if we participate!

By CC Person

August 6, 2008 12:46 PM | Link to this

Where is Trotter? Guess when he was exposed as the failure he was and is, he is embarrassed to show his face on this blog .

By Still A Victor Hill Supporter

August 6, 2008 12:47 PM | Link to this

Congratulations Kim Kimbrough on a race well ran, Good Luck to you in November. Thank you Victor Hill for your years of services to Clayton County we pray & wish you much success in your new endeavors.

By Good Day

August 6, 2008 1:00 PM | Link to this

Congratulations to Kem Kimbrough, Tracy Graham -Lawson, & Eldrin Bell. It’s a very good day to see the others voted out of office in our county. Thanks to Give Em The Boot.

By Oh please

August 6, 2008 1:36 PM | Link to this

Still A Victor Hill Supporter -

I want to applaud you for your class in congratulating the winner. We don’t usually see such admirable posts from Hill’s supporters. Good for you!

By The Death of Black Power In Clayton County

August 6, 2008 1:44 PM | Link to this

The rise of White power in Clayton County. How does a slate of white candidates win in a predominate black county? Disunity, lack of vision and just straight up buffoonery by black elected officials.

The July 15th primary saw a 20% voter turnout county wide. 9% of that 20% was the black vote. 91% of blacks did not vote county wide. Let’s not kid ourselves. Race is a factor in America in 2008. Can a black slate of candidates win in a predominantly white political theater? If so show me where. Were there qualified black candidates? Sure there were. The challenge facing the citizens and the newly elected white officials is to distribute fairly the contracts and vending opportunity for ALL citizens. Another challenge facing the black community is unite. There are so many splintered groups in this county that don’t work together and thus work against each other. A divided community is a conquered community. The final challenge is how to get the other 91% of black voters to exercise their political muscle?

The extremely small splinter of voters who were united picked the leadership of this county. Victor Hill was a clown! Jewell Scott suffered because she is the wife of the most disliked and controversial political figure in the county. Gail Davenport fell out of favor with her constituents and Keven Thomas sealed his fate by allowing the consolidation measure on the ballot. Whats next? Look for the up-coming commissioners races, the judges races and of course the municipal races to add to the minority’s majority. I’m not saying white candidates are bad choices for Clayton County, but a 91% deficit in black voter turnout is.

By Maxx4955

August 6, 2008 1:58 PM | Link to this

Victor and the Snotts just mailed me a check for $50,000 for the equity I lost in my property value from the time they took office. Just kidding, but it sure seems a little peaceful right now. I sense a rebirth of Clayton….It’s going to be great to see Lee Scott ugly face removed from around our county. The county needs to fine Victor, Lee Snott and his wife $25 for each sign and billboard they leave on our streets, airspace and roads.

By VicRanADirtyCampaign

August 6, 2008 2:00 PM | Link to this

victor hill ran a dirty campaign, lasting almost four years, using tax payers dollars to spread his propaganda and hype. Victor’s administration resulted in many lawsuits being filed against our county, and many are pending now.. Who can ever forget the snipers on the roof; the first day firing of 27 Deputies, and the lawsuits that followed. What a shame and disgrace for Clayton County. Good riddance to Hill, the do nothing District Attorney , and her side kick husband. Good Work Voters ! Job Well Done !

By Fred Schwartz

August 6, 2008 2:10 PM | Link to this

Death of Black Power- Why don’t you see if you can hitch a ride with the rest of the racist, hater, losers. You’re as bad as Lester Maddox, Richard Byrd, or Strom Thurmond ever were. Some of us are trying to live Dr. King’s dream. Some of us are intelligent enough to understand what he was saying. Apparently, you aren’t. So why don’t you leave and go somewhere else so Clayton County can rise again instead of living in the past. Just because you’re black or white doesn’t mean you’re qualified to lead. The losers in this election have proven that.

By huh?

August 6, 2008 2:15 PM | Link to this

Actually, Jewel Scott suffered from her own incompetence and inability to do the job she was elected to do. Not to mention the outright lies (i.e., 100% conviction rate among many other lies) told in her campaign brochures. Being married to Lee Scott did not help but that’s her problem not ours.

Thanks for that reminder. The Scotts and Victor Hill need to take Kevin Thomas & his wife Michelle (loser of the Clerk of Court race) & hightail it out of here.

As a black person, I’m actually happy that the apathetic voters (most of whom are probably black, but I’m sure other groups are mixed in there) didn’t show up at the polls. They probably would’ve voted based on billboards instead of qualifications & that’s what got us to this point in time.

Having a mixed bag of blacks, whites & hopefully political parties will be good for this county. We all don’t have to be the same color to get the job done and make Clayton great again. I for one am sick and tired of being ashamed to tell people where I live.

147 days until we are truly “Over the Hill and Scott Free!!!”

By Synamon Baldwin

August 6, 2008 2:29 PM | Link to this

J.Tom Morgan, author of Ignorance is No Defense, A Teenager’s Guide to Georgia Law, has spoken to thousands of teenagers and parents regarding Georgia laws that impact young people. With an engaging presentation that generates open and frank discussion with his audience, J.Tom is in demand as a speaker at schools, colleges, churches, and other community groups.

As part of his presentation, he encourages teenagers to submit questions anonymously and finds himself inundated with thoughtful and sometimes surprising questions.

“Because ‘ignorance is no defense’ to a violation of law, the education of our teenagers is an urgent priority.”

J.Tom Morgan, Author of Ignorance is No Defense

J. Tom Morgan will make his presentation at the National Archives on Saturday, August 9th at 1pm as part of our CCWHOA Education Weekend Summit in partnership with the Lovejoy PTSA. Please come and, bring or send young people to participate. We must be proactive and “educate not incarcerate” our youth. Contact James Searcy to register at 678.422.7931. You must register!

Over the past three years we have received hundreds of calls from people once their son, daughter, grandchild, neice,nephew or significant other has been arrested. This has to stop and we must educate ourselves and our children about Georgia Law. What can start out as a misdemeanor charge can end up as a felony, due to ignorance of the law. Do not find yourself guilty of not providing our teenagers with the knowledge they need to pursue higher education. A criminal record can impede their goals and aspirations.

“Nothing in all the world is more dangerous than sincere ignorance or conscientious stupidity.” Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Synamon Baldwin and Judy Heard, CO Founders Clayton County Wide Homeowners Association

By Upset

August 6, 2008 2:50 PM | Link to this

Death by Black Power

We need to stop this race mess. We have blacks and whites that were elected last night and are more than qualified to do the job. This county should not be about Republican, Democratics, black or white, that’s just a party. I understand Rainwater is not Republican but he used that to get on the ballot to help make a difference in this county to get the Scotts and Hill out.

Now more than ever we should pull together to bring this county back.

We need to be civil and respectful to each other during this last leg of the elections. It takes more energy to hate than it does to love and understand a person. Let’s show the nation that we are civil and can be on the road to recovery now that the trash has been taken out. I will support whom ever is elected even though I have my preference.

By Black Boy

August 6, 2008 3:03 PM | Link to this

Congratulations to all the candidates and the voters that did show up. However, we still got a long road ahead of us and we will make it. We need to monitor the Scotts and Victor and their clan because they are going to try and ruin this county becaused they were ousted out

We have Kimbrough and Rainwater still out there and I believe we need to check both of them out. I am impressed with the writer that explained the qualifications of both candidates. One forum, debate nor meeting will get you closer to knowing the candidates. Please meet and speak with all that is still running to get to know them as a person before making a decision. We owe that to ourselves to do that now that the gangsters are gone.

By A L P

August 6, 2008 3:14 PM | Link to this

As a hardworking taxpayer (US citzen)from the Caribbean living in Clayton, I am/ was disgusted with the prejudice against my fellow Caribbean person, Jewell Scott. Although I did not vote for her, the prejudice with reference to her country of origin, was appaling, even from some African-Americans….no wonder we can’t get ahead!! STICK TO THE FACTS!!!

By Rusty

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

A L P, Your Caribbean sister was elected to the highest judicial office in the county by the same people who ousted her. So where’s the prejudice? As far as Sticking to the FACTS go,we did and thats why she’s gone now. If you don’t like it,go home and take da Jewell with ya’.

By Oh please

August 6, 2008 3:38 PM | Link to this

Rusty,

A L P wasn’t defending Jewell. He even said that he had not voted for her. All he said was that he took offense to the posts that mocked her for her ethnicity. I think he is totally within his right to be offended.

By Nico

August 6, 2008 3:40 PM | Link to this

ALP,

Put the Ganja down. There’s no prejudice against your people, just against Jewell - who failed miserably.

By Scott nemisis

August 6, 2008 4:37 PM | Link to this

Hey Kimbrough — As your first action in office - will you please take away the Deputy badge and the right-to-carry a gun from the ego-maniac Lee Scott. Lil Vic gave these to him early on to reward Lee for helping Vic get elected. He has threatened several citizens with the facts of these possessions - just as he threatened many with arrest because his wife was D.A. and would do his bidding.

By Scott nemisis

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

Hey Kimbrough — As your first action in office - will you please take away the Deputy badge and the right-to-carry a gun from the ego-maniac Lee Scott. Lil Vic gave these to him early on to reward Lee for helping Vic get elected. He has threatened several citizens with the facts of these possessions - just as he threatened many with arrest because his wife was D.A. and would do his bidding.

By What!!

August 6, 2008 5:45 PM | Link to this

How fast can we get rid of the Scott billboards?

By John Stewart

August 6, 2008 6:27 PM | Link to this

To ALP:

Let me speak to you from my personal perspective of being one of Jamaican heritage. Mrs. Scott used her Caribbean heritage to solidify her foothold in the county as she knows that Clayton County in recent years has the fastest growing Caribbean population in Metro Atlanta. Lee Scott did the same thing by specifically mentioning his father was from Jamaica in political literature.

I am not sure if you know of the history of the Scott’s in Clayton politics but they have became “Horse Leeches” upon the county. If you check your history you can directly link the Scott’s back to the current Accreditation crisis that we still face as it was Lee Scott who financially backed the candidates who are the center of the first fiasco in 2000 and the one currently. The Scott’s have continued to use race to further their political careers and those who they back. I am ashamed of this specifically being a Jamaican and knowing our National motto “Out of Many One People” That many in Jamaica consists of Black, White, Asian, etc. So for her to be a party to using race to gain office is reprehensible.

I fault Jewel Scott for not being ethical in the holding of her office and not being qualified in the sense she didn’t know how to run the office. She was unethical in expunging her husbands record of a felony. This should have been differed to another attorney to do. She was also unethical in contacting District Atty. Paul Howard to influence him when her son was charged with attacking and Atlanta police officer. Mrs. Scott was ignorant in the duties of her office as she had several opportunities to charge school board members with maleficence however she never did. The reason why is because she was ignorant of Georgia law. This was blatantly evident after District Atty elect Graham-Lawson mentioned she would go after the board members in question at a political event that was covered by the press and only a week later Mrs. Scott mentioned that should would convene a Grand Jury in an obvious political ploy to charge board members.

For those reasons I say Mrs. Scott was unqualified and unethical while in the office of District Atty. I am equally ashamed that she would use her heritage to remain in office as she was not qualified for it. You know as being a person of Caribbean decent that if we try to do anything, we try to be the best at what we do and want to be looked at in that light alone. Mrs. Scott was not the best.

By Jesse McGlavin

August 7, 2008 7:36 AM | Link to this

Jack Rainwater is my choise for Sheriff. I’m happy Lil Man is gone, but remember Kem Kimbro was there with lil man with clipboard in hand the day of “snipergate” Kimbro has baggage that I’m sure Lil man will reveal at a later time.

Jack Rainwater is free of corruption and links to Lil man.

Jack Rainwater for Sheriff!

By Oh please

August 7, 2008 7:55 AM | Link to this

“Snipergate”… I love that!

By JDR

August 7, 2008 8:57 AM | Link to this

On an unrelated note:

I just have to say “kudos” to the CCPS middle school parents for voting to have their kids wear uniforms to school.

The middle school students who were at the various stops in the neighborhood waiting for the school bus this morning looked very impressive! Good luck to the boys and girls on a successful school year!

By Clayton Taxpayer

August 7, 2008 8:59 AM | Link to this

Kem Kimbrough worked for the former Sheriff Tuggle. What was he supposed to do - quit his job when Victurd took over? Unless you’ve asked him why he participated in “snipergate”, how can you judge his actions that day?

With a family to support, it may have been his only option.

I like his idea about assigning permanent deputies to a specific location within the county. That way, the deputy knows what’s going in that area especially with regard to serving warrants, etc.

I voted for Rainwater in the primary but the more I hear from Kimbrough, the more I’m impressed with him. I haven’t heard anything from Rainwater.

By Oh please

August 7, 2008 9:49 AM | Link to this

I intend to research both candidates thoroughly before making my final decision, but I am new to voting. I need some help. If I voted democrat in the primary and runoff, am I obligated to vote democrat in the general election?

By PHJ

August 7, 2008 10:00 AM | Link to this

You can vote for anyone you want to in the General Election. Welcome to voting.

By Clayton Taxpayer

August 7, 2008 11:10 AM | Link to this

Oh Please

The primary election is the only one in which you are restricted to selecting a certain party ballot.

Like PHJ said, in the general election all candidates are available for selection.

By Upset

August 7, 2008 11:15 AM | Link to this

Hi Clayton Taxpayer.

Rainwater as best I understand had to wait until the run offs were done. Now you will hear a lot more from him and about him. He has also provided a cell number where he can be reached if you wish to ask questions or speak to him.

I was given this last week by his manager 404 438-3001. I hope that is right.

I spoke to him after the run off and he is ready for Nov as well as Kimbrough is.

I am voting for Rainwater also. I feel he is grounded doesn’t have an ego, and not looking for fame nor title and keeps a low profile and very well rounded in the position he is seeking as sheriff. This is what we need in this county. We have been to much in the newspaper and the media. We need to get back to the business of running this county and progressing in our lives.

By Jesse McGlavin

August 7, 2008 11:29 AM | Link to this

Clayton Taxpayer,

I understand your point. However, sometimes in life one has to pick a path to travel. I would not be part of situation like “Snipergate”. I would quit rather that have my intentions, professional integrity and morals questioned. A person with Kimbros qualifications can easily lateral to another agency. I have nothing against Kimbro, but I am uncomfortable with the fact that he was part of Lil Mans regime. When faced with the opportunity to rid Clayton County of lil Man, I went with Kimbro. Now I have another alternative and I will exerciser that right and vote for Rainwater. What do I like about Rainwater? 1. No ties to Clayton County “Political Machine” 2. Highly qualified after a life time in Law Enforcement 3. Stable family Man 4. Great vision for the Sheriff office and the means to move it forward. 5. Hard working community servant in Clayton County.

The choice is clear! Jack Rainwater is the better man for the citizens of Clayton County. I hope the voters will continue to make the right choices in the upcoming election so that we can once again be proud to claim we live in Clayton County.

P.S.

Don’t let the fact that Jack Rainwater is running as a Republican throw you for a loop. Jack Rainwater was our last hope if, for whatever reason, Lil Man won his primary and run-off elections. Jack Rainwater made a calculated decision to switch over just in case. Was it a risky move? absolutely, but we are electing someone who will protect the county from thugs and hoodlums while providing fair and impartial rehabilitative opportunities to those unfortunate few who did make a wrong decision. We are not choosing a political party!

Vote Smart, Vote Right, Vote Rainwater

By Black Boy

August 7, 2008 11:34 AM | Link to this

I agree with Upset on titles and ego.

Kimbrough is very well spoken and has a law degree. All that is wonderful but, that does not mean that because he is a smooth talker he is best suited. Everyone have a choice, and mine is Rainwater. He has no baggage, no ego and, nothing bad to say about anyone. He just want to take care of the people of this county and I applaud him for taking a stance. This is a black and Democratic county. Rainwater is Native American running Republican because he had to because the Democratics had flooded the vote and Victor would have gotten out again. For those of you that keep thinking Rainwater is a racist, Believe me, I have seen and been around him. He is not. His wife is black and he surronds himself with all race of people. I urge you all to vote after you have educated yourselves about these 2 guys. Then make a choice.

This is not about Republican nor Democratic(thats only a party). This is about who we feel can do a great job for this county.

Yall remember, Victor was humble also until he got in office then he turn into Satan. Because he knew once he was in, we could do nothing about it.

During the Nov. elections, you can vote Republican and Democratic. That is the only time you can do that.

By Clayton Resident

August 7, 2008 11:40 AM | Link to this

I read that the majority of people in Ellenwood voted for the Scotts & Hill. Unbelievable! I thought the people in Ellenwood were smarter than that. I live in Ellenwood, so don’t hold that against everybody that lives there. I voted Graham-Lawson, Kem & Bell.

By WTF?

August 7, 2008 11:51 AM | Link to this

I hear ya Clayton Resident. I live in Lovejoy 4 & altho our results for Aug. 5 aren’t posted yet, the results from July were VERY SCARY!!! Really made me question the mentality of my neighbors!

By With Putpose and Dignity

August 7, 2008 12:26 PM | Link to this

First of all lets set the record straight — it is a disgrace in a county where the school system is being threatened with decertification less than 1500 registered voters appeared at the polls for elections. There were more people at the meetings shouting at the camera than voted.

In recent years we have promoted politicans based upon the number of signs they posted or personality. When they disappointed us, we continuedto vote for sorry politicans.

It is time people learned the issues and voted accordingly.

By Mojo Mist

August 7, 2008 12:27 PM | Link to this

WTF?

Lovejoy 2 showed everyone the door! Kudos to my neighbors! I’m so proud.

By His Friend

August 7, 2008 12:34 PM | Link to this

Congrats Kem.

Rainwater is my choice and I am Democratic. Sorry I am about the old school, loyality, deducation to the people and your job. This man his been around in law enforcement a long time and knows the ropes.

He never braggs about what he has done or doing. FYI, he worked on the task force of the missing and murdered children. Our kids are very important to us. Rainwater also was a coach on the soccer association in Lovejoy for many years, and the President of the soccer association for 2 years to name a few things!!!!

He has no baggage as stated above, and no ties to any of this mess in Clayton County.In other words We have a fresh clean person that want to do a good job for us.

Believe me, Victor has done his checking also and, I know Rainwater is one of the only ones that does not have bones in his closet.

Rainwater Sheriff 2008.

By WTF?

August 7, 2008 12:35 PM | Link to this

You should be Mojo Mist!

and THANK GOD for the advanced & absentee voters as well! Those votes are the ones that drop kicked Victor outta office officially.

By ??????

August 7, 2008 12:57 PM | Link to this

Clayton Taxpayer

You are correct. He should not have left his job for that reason. I was at a forum when he stated why he left and he said he did not agree with the climate in the Sheriff department, and that as an attorney he have the options to move around. If he had these options and did not like what was going on, why did he not leave then? Something is wrong there. I heard a different reason why he left and this was told by someone that was there when the incident happened. I will not say what because, Kem knows this is the baggage in his closet, and it will come out, I bet by Victor!!!

By Oh please

August 7, 2008 1:13 PM | Link to this

Let me first say that I haven’t officially made a decision on either candidate;

BUT, in defense of Kembrough, let’s keep in mind that Snipergate was on Hill’s first day in office. I’m sure that Kembrough, like all the rest of us in this county, wanted to give Victor a chance to prove himself. At the time, it was not clear that the terminations of 27 deputies was fair or unfair.

As far as baggage in his closet goes, if Victor Hill had anything on Kembrough, he would have most certainly brought it out before the run-off. Use your head and base your opinions on facts and logic. Not malicious rumor.

I’m not saying that there is not truth in it, but unless your friend worked in the personnel office and officially handled Kembrough’s seperation, he/she can’t say that they truly know the reason why he left.

By NewDay

August 7, 2008 3:50 PM | Link to this

Now is the time to watch Victor Hill like a hawk! Watch all the money very closely.

By Billy Bob

August 8, 2008 8:34 AM | Link to this

I love you Bob, I’m sorry I had to say it here, but after the other night i had to let you know. You’ll have to choose, me or your huswife. oxoxox

By fred schwartz

August 8, 2008 12:16 PM | Link to this

Wow. nothing to blog about since the Scotts and Hill were eliminated. Hopefully, everyone’s planning how to undo all the harm they caused the county. Now, all we need is to get rid of the OVER paid and OVER hyped Dr Thompson, the remaining BOE members that refused to leave, and maybe, just maybe things will get back to some sort of normalacy, at least not be in the AJC EVERY day.

By A Proud Vet

August 8, 2008 12:55 PM | Link to this

Why does Clayton not do these type of events? We not only have Ft. Gillam, but we also have the National Guard HQ in our county.

Published: Thursday, August 07, 2008 Wounded troops celebrated in Locust Grove

By Johnny Jackson

jjackson@henryherald.com

Some of the 54 wounded troops were moved to near-tears as they received an outpouring of support from members of the Henry County community early Wednesday morning.

More than 600 Locust Grove Elementary School students and teachers lined the streets as Henry County Police escorted the Fort Benning-Columbus, Ga., Wounded Troop Battalion through the small town of Locust Grove.

“We asked all the children and teachers to dress in red, white, and blue,” said Christi Peterman, the school’s principal.

The troops were not informed of the patriotic welcome before hand. Several of them got off the bus and out of the vehicles they were traveling in to greet the children.

“When we got to meet the men and women, we told them how much we appreciated them,” Peterman said. “The troops - you can tell how much it really meant to them.”

“It was very meaningful to me,” said Peterman, whose son recently served two tours in Iraq as a U.S. Marine. “The kids loved it,” she added. “It was powerful, and it’s something that the children will never forget.”

Several Locust Grove citizens took part in the patriotic celebration as well. The nation’s flag was hung from a Henry County Fire Department ladder truck, which extended high above the town’s Main Street as the caravan of wounded troops passed under.

“It was just a great event,” said Linda Hutchison, Locust Grove’s downtown development coordinator. “We welcomed them with flags and posters, and showed them how much we appreciate what they did.”

The Locust Grove Mayor’s Office issued a proclamation on behalf of the battalion, which made the trip through Locust Grove to deliver donations to the Noah’s Ark Children’s Care Home.

“The reason that they came was to bring donations to Noah’s Ark,” said Diane Smith, the assistant to Noah’s Ark director, Jama Hedgecoth. “They filled our hallway with donations [a moving truck-load of toys, bedding, food, toiletries and clothes]. It was amazing.”

The battalion was also honored during a ceremony attended by State Sen. John Douglas (R-Social Circle), Locust Grove Mayor Lorene Lindsey, Henry County Board of Commissioners Chairman Jason Harper, members of the Glen Haven Baptist Church, and many others.

“[The troops]said they had not received the kind of welcome that our community gave them anywhere else,” Smith said. “They were very, very touched by it.”

The troops were also given the opportunity to tour the Noah’s Ark Animal Rehabilitation Center.

“They were pretty amazed with Noah’s Ark,” Smith said. “And we were overwhelmed with what they did for us.”

Added Harper: “They were thinking they were going to be the givers,” he said. “The most moving thing is the students were allowed to celebrate. It really was a moment.”

By Single & Looking

August 8, 2008 1:19 PM | Link to this

I love Bob also. I wish he wasn’t married. I admire a man who stands up for the voiceless & commands attention & who puts other first and has solid principals. What a man!

By Mr. Morris

August 8, 2008 5:01 PM | Link to this

I must agree with you (Single & Looking). Bob is a great MAN! He has done a great job for our county and he will continue to do even more great things in the future. We just can’t wait! Hold on!!

Your Friend,

Mr. Lewis Morris.

By Citizen

August 8, 2008 5:12 PM | Link to this

It’s a great day for Clayton County! Kimbrough will be our next Sheriff!! What a Beautiful thing. My family and neighbors can’t wait. GO KIMBROUGH! Your awesome. Hey Sheriff Kimbrough are you going to be having a victor I mean Victory party? :) If so, we look forward to seeing you on your first day in office.

Clayton County Citizen.