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Thursday, September 22, 2011 • Vol. 14, No. 21 • 12 Pages • Circulation 11,000 • centralcitynews.us • Published Every Thursday
Fireworks at Forum Bodi White vs. Mike Mannino in Senate District 6
Pay Raise Vote, BREC Land Deal Become Issues In Senate Race
BREC Park
Woody Jenkins
Editor, Central City News
CENTRAL — Based on public records and published accounts, here is a chronology of the acquisition, sale, and development of the proposed BREC Sports Park that fronts on Hooper and Lovett roads: • Jan. 12, 2007 — Parcel 52, LLC was registered with the Secretary of State. The partners in the company were Brandon and E. Gordon Rogillio, Jr. and Rep. Mack (Bodi) White. White is a realtor who works for Brandon Rogillio. • Jan. 15, 2007 — Three days later, Parcel 52, LLC purchased three tracts of land near the intersection of Hooper and Lovett roads for $300,000. • March 2007 — ROBOCLO, LLC was formed by Bran-
Woody Jenkins
Editor, Central City News
CENTRAL — An otherwise routine Candidates Forum sponsored by the Republican Women of Central Club turned heated Monday night when Senate candidate Mike Mannino said his opponent, Rep. Bodi White, used his influence in the legislature to enrich his business partners. White was a co-owner of a 60acre tract of land at Hooper and BREC LAND DEAL — Senate candidates Mike Mannino and Bodi White squared Lovett roads in May 2008 when he off Monday over land purchased by BREC. White said he lost $100,000 on the deal. reached a legislative compromise with BREC to build parks in Central. BREC subsequently bought the land but White told the audience, “I lost $100,000” on the deal.
Photos by Woody Jenkins
A Closer Look At Land Deal At Lovett and Hooper Roads
School Board to Start on Strategic Plan Next Week CENTRAL — The Central Community School Board will begin the process of creating a Strategic Plan for the school system with a series of meetings beginning at 6 p.m. next Thursday, Sept. 29. The public is invited to participate, Supt.
Mike Faulk said, and he is eager to show off the new Central High Theatre, where the event will be held. Tony Arasi of Georgia will assist in establishing goals and objectives for facilities and finances in Central over the next five years.
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Republicans Vie for Senate, House Seats
Photo by Jolice Provost
Photos by Woody Jenkins
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SENATE CANDIDATE Derek Babcock insisted, “I’m older than I look!” while Sen. Dale Erdey (on crutches) went for the sympathy vote. From House Dist. 64, Barry Elkins and Valarie Hodges.