Politics & Government

Adairsville Mayor Resigns From Office

Evan King gave no reason in his decision to resign last week.

The city of Adairsville is currently without a mayor.

That's because Mayor Evan King resigned last week, according to The Daily Tribune News. King gave no reason for his resignation, but the letter only contained one sentence: "I hereby resign the office of Mayor of City of Adairsville."

Mayor Pro Tem Buddy Bagley told The Daily Tribune the reasons behind King's resignation were "personal." 

A special election most likely will take place on Tuesday, May 20 for the term, which expires on Dec. 31, 2016, according to the newspaper


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