Dear Editor, The 10 Places in Peril program is intended to highlight historic buildings and landmarks for rehabilitation. Conyers Street Gym & Baker Field sit in ruin. Now is the time to stand up for past, present and future generations. This landmark is considered part of the heart and soul of Covington’s Historic District & larger community. Unfortunately, the…
January-August 2022: Citations & Court proceedings by former opponent, councilwoman’s abuse of power
Finally, written notification of NO PROSECUTION (NOLLE PROSEQUI)
City of Covington, v. Ray Allan Lustenberger, Defendant. Case No.: 1070100 NOLLE PROSEQUI COMES NOW, the Solicitor of said Court, and moves this Court to enter an order of Nolle Prosequi in the within case. The City of Covington does not intend to proceed forward with the prosecution of the above citation at this time in order to allow the…
COVINGTON, Ga. — A Covington City councilmember was recently accused of abusing her power in retaliation for a city council candidate running against her in the 2021 election cycle. Carla Ferry and husband, Ray Lustenberger, both lifetime residents of Covington, raised the issue during the public comments portion of a June 21 city council meeting. Ferry said she had filed several…
COVINGTON, Ga. — Voters elected to keep Anthony Henderson and Susie Keck for a second term on the Covington City Council on Tuesday and welcome political newcomer Charika Davis. Davis narrowly defeated Scotty Scoggins 186-148 to succeed longtime Councilwoman Hawnethia Williams in Post 2 representing the West Ward. Scoggins held the edge in advance voting totals 86-69, but absentee ballots…
Author: Taylor Beck Published: Oct 20, 2021, 3:39 PM COVINGTON, Ga. — In response to recent dealings concerning Conyers Street Gym and Baker Field, one candidate for Covington City Council has started a petition aimed to “thwart” future sale of the historic property, and to “say no to more apartments.” Carla Ferry, who is challenging incumbent Councilwoman Susie Keck…
Published: Oct 5, 2021, 11:33 AM Age: – 50 Education Background: – Bachelor of Science, Real Estate, various training in negotiation, team building, management & programming. Professional Background: – Small Business Owner, Real Estate, Project Management, Designer. Why did you decide to run for this office? – I am running for City Council Post 1 East Ward to bring fresh…