Bond hearing set for Camilla mayor, city clerk and election superintendent

CAMILLA, Ga. (WALB) - A bond hearing has been scheduled for Monday, June 2, at 9:30 a.m. in Camilla Magistrate’s Court for the city’s mayor, city clerk, and election superintendent.

Mayor Kelvin Owens, Interim City Manager Cheryl Ford, and former Election Superintendent Rhunette Williford were arrested and charged with election fraud and conspiracy to commit election interference. The arrests have shocked the community and raised serious concerns about the ongoing targeting of public officials who are meant to uphold the integrity of the local electoral process.

According to the Magistrate’s Office, Magistrate Judge Bubba Lamb was instructed to hold court on Monday following the arrests. By law, individuals arrested are required to appear in Magistrate’s Court no later than 24 hours after their arrest.

Mayor Pro Tem Dewayne Burley commented on the situation, saying, “The arrests have shocked the community and raised serious concerns about the ongoing targeting of public officials who upheld the integrity of our local electoral process.”




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