Bogart Mayor Tom Peavey resigns

Very few municipalities have been as amusing or shrouded in mystery and controversy as that of Bogart, Georgia. I have not been to a meeting for quite some time as the powers that be at the Banner-Herald have decided I am not worthy of reporting freelance stories (thanks Melissa and Wayne).

Recently resigned Mayor Thomas "Tom" Peavey was always one to get up in former Mayor Jan Thurmond's face when it came to matters involving her son Bret or just about anything involving the softball facility or recreation department. I can recall Peavey going toe to toe with former residents such as Jack Hierholzer and former mayors such as Robin Hoag and city council members such as Woody Bruce over any number of personal and public topics.

We can speculate all day long on why Peavey choose to resign but he never struck me as typical leadership material. Peavey seemed to be very blue collar type in a white collar job. I wish the municipality of Bogart well and interim Mayor Terri Glenn well in recovering the city's esteem. I think Terri Glenn is the only holdover from my days of reporting on Bogart.

The following was swiped from the Oconee Enterprise website and the reporting of Jay Hanley (and compelled to follow internet protocol by editing):

Bogart mayor resigns

by Jay Hanley
Published:
Friday, August 22, 2008 10:45 AM EDT
Bogart mayor Thomas “Tom” Peavey resigned effective Tuesday, Aug. 19. Mayor Pro Tem Terri Glenn has assumed executive duties until a new mayor can be elected. According to City Clerk Diane Craft, a special election will be held Nov. 4 in conjunction with the county’s general election.

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