by The Observer Staff | Aug 8, 2014 | Community
By Alison James Associate Editor A potential bonus for retired city employees became reality at Tuesday’s city council meeting with a 4-1 vote in favor of the lump sum. Councilwoman Patsy Jones was one who spoke in favor of it. “This doesn’t happen very often,”...
by The Observer Staff | Jul 17, 2014 | Community
By Alison James Associate Editor Tuesday’s council meeting was pretty typical but for two concerns voiced during citizen’s communications. Willie Andrew Love came before the council to ask members to approve a one-time bonus in October for retired city employees. The...
by The Observer Staff | May 9, 2014 | Community, Politics
By Alison James Associate Editor A special election was planned for the city council Ward 3 seat vacated by Joey Motley, but that won’t be necessary with only one person qualifying for the race. “Politics has been something I grew up around,” said Dozier SmithT, owner...
by The Observer Staff | Apr 17, 2014 | Community, Politics
Photo by Alison James: Valeri White, Randy Causey (co-chairs of Relay For Life of Lee County) and Councilwoman Patsy Jones accept a proclamation by the mayor recognizing Relay for Life and announcing next week as “Paint the Town Purple.” By Alison James Associate...
