Coleman said the issue is a $4,500 loan of city money the mayor reportedly made to a now former police officer on June 23, 2022. The police officer recently resigned.
Coleman has drafted subpoenas to the Blakely city clerk, city finance director, chief of police, and Wimbush. Coleman said when his office has received all documents and information, he will submit it to the city council. The council is comprised of four council members and the mayor. Coleman said in past administrations, Blakely mayors have made modest loans to employees using city funds, but never of this nature.WALB News 10 has reached out to Wimbush for comment but has not received a response yet.
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