Grand jury indicts Clayton mayor

" I will be waiting see what the arraignment will be. He should be voted out of Rabun County or do jail time. Maybe finally justice will be done. "

" Let me get this straight. He buys tires for his wife's car from city funds, and he says it is for the 'benefit of the city?' Perhaps he thinks the citizens who voted him in will believe this bunk! Now indict him for ruining the flood plain and Stekoa Creek, among other unlawful acts. "

" Didn't his son give the property away? Did he pay for the tires? That place has been a witch hunt forever. I say dissolve the city. "

" Looks like serve the people turned into serve the person. You know, if I did something like that I would be put under the jail. I guess the name goes a long way. "

" For starters, how can you say the name goes along way? Did he not get indicted? Linda, do you know what an arraignment is? It is a chance for the accussed to plead guilty or not guilty. That's all. Of course, he will plea not guilty. Everyone pleads not guilty at the arraignment unless a plea has already been worked out. Harry, I can hardly address your out of the ballpark claims. If you have evidence of a criminal act you as a citizen can request a warrant hearing. Of course Harry, I understand you don't either want to get involved personally or you just do not have evidence. I am not in favor either way. I just wish people stood by the facts instead of making them up. "

" Did anyone bother to ask if he paid for those tires? Didn't they give the land away? There is actually some good that came out of that. I am not saying he is perfect but at least get the facts. "

" I am sure Mr. Ramey is self sufficient. I am sure he can buy his wife tires. Do you honestly think he would try to get by with that? I am sure there is more to that story. "

" Ted, I don't know how long you have lived here but my parents rented from the man. We know Mr. Ramey and know what he is capable of, no reason to debate it here. We know what happens if you take the old guard to task in a small town where everybody knows everybody. In my job I have an expense account. If I abuse that I don't even have to ask what happens. I would not be shocked if I was hauled to an arraignment. I do agree the arraignment is just what you say, guilty or not and he will say not. He will have his day, and depending on who the judge is maybe justice will be done. There is that name thing again. I hope the truth plays out no matter who it benefits. "

" Ted, that is why this is a comment section. They could be referring to something else that they have more knowledge of than you. Don't be that person, don't be patronizing to someone brave enough to at least make a comment on this fiasco. "

" They got the mayor! When will they get the city manager? That's the job I want. Do nothing and give your self a raise. Way to go council! "

" I'm also waiting to see how this arraignment is handled. However, it is gratifing to see that some people aren't affraid to go after one of the "Good Ol Boys." It's about time! "

" As a teen-ager I sold $5 pints at Rameys Super Gas in the early 1970s to then elected officials of Rabun County. Nothing surprises me. Can't wonder but how the man survived as long as he has. "

" I hope if he is tried they get it done somewhere else cuz the whole judicial system in Rabun County is a "good ole' boy gang." His friend Ernest won't even slap him on the wrist. They'll just split everything, then go out for golf. "

" Ramey did pay for the tires, and the sons donated the land. But the question is, is it fair for a mayor to purchase tires using the city's general fund for a government discount even if he pays the city back the next day? Ordinary citizens do not have that option. Also, using "inside" information to negotiate a land deal for family members is the other question. It doesn't matter if the land was donated in the end, it was unethical behavior on the part of the mayor, if a judge finds substantial evidence exists proving guilt. "