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The city of Winder is getting a new city hall.

At an Atlanta auction Saturday afternoon, Mayor David Maynard placed the winning bid to purchase the 2003 Operations Center of the former Peoples Bank.

The bid of $460,000 did not meet the minimum reserve price that the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation had placed on the sale, but after several minutes of negotiations, FDIC representatives agreed to sell the building to the city government for $475,000 plus a standard 4.25-percent premium assessed on all winning bids. That brought the total price to about $495,187.

Accompanying the mayor to the auction at the Renaissance Waverly Atlanta Hotel were Councilman Bob Dixon, city administrator Don Toms and Downtown Development Authority chairman Mike Rice.

Though no final decision has been made about which offices will occupy the 29,000-square-feet of office space on Midland Avenue, Toms said one option under consideration is to move the Winder Police Department to the building's first floor and to have the city government's administrative offices occupy the second floor.

The bank's former headquarters building on North Broad Street also was auctioned. The winning bid, submitted via the Internet, was $100,000. Auction officials did not disclose if the FDIC representatives had accepted that bid.

The Barrow Journal was on hand for the auction. To read more, pick up the March 7 edition of the newspaper.

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#1 new subscriber on 03/03/12 at 03:01 PM [Reply]

Kudos to the Barrow Journal for making the effort to keep readers informed and up to date.
Dedicated efforts makes this a great paper. I am thankful you are here and appreciated the work you do. Long live the local news - even if it does happen on the week-end and out of town!

#2 Longtime on 03/03/12 at 03:13 PM [Reply]

This was a good purchase. This will provide office space into the future and it would have cost alot more to the citizens to have had to aquire & build later. Good Deal.

I hope they utilize the space properly in all the city properties. The City Hall on E. Athens is set up well for bill payment, but to probably too small for other administration. The new site could have the Investigations Division of WPD, and make more space a the Mobley Police building for Uniform Division.

Ditto to the Barrow Journal, Good Job Too!

#2.1 Messy dountown on 03/05/12 at 07:50 AM [Reply]

Makes good sense to me since 90% of winder PD complaints are on Scatts now they will only have to walk across the street to serve notice!!!

#2.1.1 Anonymous on 03/11/12 at 01:43 PM [Reply]

take another look at Scatt's---we accept your apology.

#3 Ronnie on 03/03/12 at 03:35 PM [Reply]

Way to go, this was a great buy for the City. I'm glad to hear they are thinking about the Police Department. The current space was not very good for interaction with the public.

Great Job Mayor Maynard,you made a great purchase for the future of Winder.

#4 CJ on 03/03/12 at 03:39 PM [Reply]

Finally, they got it right. They bought the best looking building in downtown below market value. Good job to those involved. This will probably help with recruiting good officers and increase Police Morale.

#5 Anonymous on 03/03/12 at 03:42 PM [Reply]

NICE, Good job Mayor and Council. This is actually a better location for the Police Department.

#6 Jack Wise on 03/03/12 at 03:48 PM [Reply]

Sounds like the City got a good price. With the $1.2 million savings from last month, they still have money in the Bank. Maybe they can buy up more empty buildings in downtown.

#7 Blue Shield on 03/03/12 at 03:54 PM [Reply]

What, we got a new building. Thank you for thinking of us at the PD, this is greatly appreciated. Thank you Mayor Maynard.

#8 Anonymous on 03/03/12 at 04:00 PM [Reply]

Please buy more buildings in downtown and knock them down. The Granite hotel has never looked better than it does today. Please, plant some trees and maybe a bench.

The DDA now has the downtown moving in the right direction. Winder has never looked better.

#8.1 Mr Doze it under Guy (always "Anonymous") on 03/03/12 at 06:19 PM [Reply]

What? How is knocking down building improve our town (or any town). Our downtown is full of assests not being utilized, there are hundred of other towns whose downtowns bounced back and are now sucess stories, I know of none that included knocking the majority of building down. No one has the capital to replace buildings with new buildings anymore, once they are gone, it is forever. "Downtowns" themselves are rarely even built anymore, so you comments just done make sense to most of us. Please explain what it is that makes you desire to see our downtown leveled? How would that be progress or benefit to anyone (even you)???

#9 Anonymous on 03/03/12 at 04:08 PM [Reply]

Great now I understand why Auburn has to increase our water bill, Linda can’t have Winder having a nicer building than her. Mark my words, Auburn will have a new City Hall by the end of the year.

It all started with a A bigger Christmas tree. LOL that Winder helped them put up because they did not have a bucket truck....

#10 Craig on 03/03/12 at 05:08 PM [Reply]

WOW, David is the man. Granite hotel is coming down, SCATTs put up a fence, new sewer lines, storm water ditches are getting cleaned out, saving money on bonds, now a $2 million dollar building for $460,000.

All that in 2 months. Good Job.

Thank you BJ for being there on a Saturday to report this for us.

#10.1 ssd on 03/05/12 at 04:37 PM [Reply]

in response to"Craig", the city has been quite generous in giving me time to grieve the lost of my parents when it came to repairing/repainting and fencing 103 Park Avenue. With the recent purchase of the adjoining land, I was able to provide the badly needed space for storage for the present renters(Scatt's Auto). It is most appreciated that our efforts have been noticed and complimented on. Stay tuned as landscaping is on the way and it will be "a corner in the city that will be a "plus and not a minus!"
susan sharpe dickens

#10.1.1 Michael Robinson on 03/06/12 at 02:08 PM [Reply]

Thank you for setting a good example for other property owners downtown. :)

#11 Tim on 03/03/12 at 05:18 PM [Reply]

I hope the employees at the PD appreciate this. They all showed up at the Council meeting when they heard they might not get a raise and then complained when they did not get a holiday bonus. Here is your bonus, appreciate it for once.

You got new trucks, new guns, a raise, and now a new building. Thank you goes a long way. Pack the next Council meeting and say THANK YOU.

#11.1 Anonymous on 03/03/12 at 05:31 PM [Reply]

Tim

You are right, employees don't say it enough. Sugar and nice words are always appreciated.

Mayor, as a Citizen I appreciate you looking after the interest of our downtown and not letting this building sit empty for the next 10 years. It is also nice that you bought a good building that you can use, not just one to tear down. I bet this was also cheaper than the Granite Hotel ($200,000 to buy, $500,000 to remodel, and $200,000 to knock down).

We now have a Mayor who understands the value of a dollar.

#11.2 Supporting the Blue on 03/03/12 at 06:32 PM [Reply]

I agree, I hope that more space, having the PD a second "real" location (not counting the mini-precinct apts) for investigations and operations will be good, hopefully that opens up more space at main police building. New guns, new trucks are good, although I am very disappointed to see the odd decals that don't match the other cars/trucks, wierd fonts. I do not want to waste any money re-doing cars we already have(that would be poor mgmt).

Other things that can help too, like better radios & car cameras(hopefully), maybe tazers? as well as more training and working more with the Community & community relations. The PD says it wants the public to help but it seems not all officers are on board when citizens try, so the Chief can still work on that. Overall WPD does a good job I believe.

#11.3 Anonymous on 03/04/12 at 07:29 PM [Reply]

I do believe there were only 2 new vehicles purchased so everyone else is driving not much older, but older cars (Ive only seen 2). Most of the Officers NEEDED new guns becuase their night sights went out and that 3% raise the city workers received is making up for the new insurance cost.

#11.3.1 No Poor Spending is Good on 03/05/12 at 12:05 AM [Reply]

You are aware that sights can be replaced on firearms, that being said, we may have needed new firearms completely, but if the weapons are in good shape, you can upgrade to new sights which could save money.
I am not in support of wasting citizens money, I want a good agency, professional, and to have the tools needed to do the job, if new guns were needed fine. I would strongly disagree with repainting or redecaling all of the cars we already have, that would be total missuse of funds and I would question the leadership of the department. I am among those who thing they all should match, so agree with above, bad decision to waste time on finding new decals. I see the fleet as the Citizens and Chief hired to use OUR vehicles to do his job. We typically buy a few new vehicles periodically, that is normal.

#11.3.2 weeelll on 03/05/12 at 04:47 AM [Reply]

I think you misunderstand only two purchased from General fund, you left out the ones purchased with siezed monies from suspected persons not proving the monies were not connected to something illegal. not saying these people ever have been convicted of crime just h monies they had were siezed with o day in court

#11.3.2.1 wellll, tell us about those.. on 03/05/12 at 01:24 PM [Reply]

You seem to know about some other vehicles purchased, that the rest of us are not privy too, So enlighten us... The City bought 2 new Tahoes, so what are You talking about (do you even know what you are talking about).

#11.3.2.2 Blue Falcon on 03/05/12 at 07:07 PM [Reply]

Guess again, only 2 new vehicles were purchased period. And only one, the oldest K-9 Tahoe, was re-striped.

Not like you pay city taxes so what do you care.

Very apparent you just have an ax to grind.

#11.3.2.2.1 City Resident & Partisipant in the process on 03/05/12 at 10:41 PM [Reply]

No vehicle was re-striped, #349 & #350 are new Tahoes, they were authorized purchases by the city council, the original Tahoe is #259(or something, and the best looking one too) and I saw it recently in the lot with the 2 new ones. It would be a huge WASTE of money to repaint or restripe any of they & why would you. I don't see eithers point, but I agree that "Forfeiture" has some ax to grind about the legal system.

We pay fees, services, fire taxes, (and county property taxes) and a portion of sales taxes to the city that support the city government and we are "taxpayers", so what is the point, we want our city ran efficently and for our fees Not to Go Up.

#11.3.2.2.2 Anonymous on 03/05/12 at 10:48 PM [Reply]

if that is the case the new mayor needs to fire Dorsey next then for wasting money on stripes

#11.3.2.2.3 Guess what, Money Was Wasted by WPD on 03/08/12 at 02:14 PM [Reply]

Actually you are correct, the Winder PD did WASTE MONEY on Re-Striping one of their newer police vehicles, the "oldest" Tahoe (1st of the 3) other than the two new ones. So they did WASTE Taxpayer/Citizen fund for VANITY sake, "so they matched" (I call BS myself).

I cant wait til they want to WASTE more of our money to re-do them all, appearantly they have all the officers and other equipment they need already, so they have extra taxpayer money sitting around for stuff like this.

Since they have all the money and extra to burn, I want to see my CITY BILLS REDUCED this year, since they have money to burn at WPD.

#11.3.2.2.3.1 WPD just doesnt get it on 03/08/12 at 08:33 PM [Reply]

The image of our department sucks because they think new decals will fix the problems, it only wastes our money and makes them feel good like they did something, but that was only to make them feel better, the real image problem isnt the cars, its the people and attitude who work there, thats it problem that wasting taxpayer monry on stickers wont fix, the "blue line" at WPD has us the people on the other side. They dont get it and seems they will never get it.

#11.3.2.3 Always Think Forfeiture on 03/05/12 at 10:13 PM [Reply]

"purchased with siezed monies from suspected persons not proving the monies were not connected to something illegal. not saying these people ever have been convicted of crime just h monies they had were siezed with o day in court"

I guarantee the forfeiture had its day in court. The problem is you have now way of explaining how you are on SSI disability, living in Glenwood, have no job, but you are walking the streets with $5000 in your pocket. If you hit the lottery or your granny left it to you when she passed you would have proof.

Suck it up, or start writing receipts for the crack cocaine you sell.

#11.3.2.3.1 Geeezzz? Why are you here? on 03/05/12 at 10:45 PM [Reply]

Dude, You seem to be off your meds. Did the City or County take your drug sales money that you could prove were it came from or what?

Yea the City & County bought a helicoper with it right?

#11.3.2.3.2 you on 03/06/12 at 04:48 AM [Reply]

are sorelymistaken no keeping the monies siezed does not even require proof they were drug or illegal gains, just the fact a police dept or officer makes the claim leaves the burden on the person whose property was siezed, thus if one no longer has money to protest the siezure well then the Police rightly or wrongly keep the monies, cause a person with no funds funds it hard to engage a lawyer

#11.3.2.3.2.1 Your issue is not here... on 03/06/12 at 03:48 PM [Reply]

I understand you have an issue with State & Federal Laws that were created as a result of efforts to stem drug trafficing, therefore, right or wrong, if you are carrying a abnormally large amount of cash without any proof of it's origin, that it could be seized by law enforcement until sufficent proof of ownership or origin is provided. This has nothing to do with this topic though, or any vehicles recently purchased by WPD so thanks for your info, but it is not relevant to the majority of this article or it's comments.

#11.3.2.3.2.1.1 Jules on 03/06/12 at 11:58 PM [Reply]

You are 100%, completely wrong in your statement that large sums of money can be siezed from an individual,by law enforcement, for no other reason than that the sum of money is "abnormally large". Prove me wrong. Post right here, on this blog, a link to a federal or state code section stating otherwise.

#11.3.2.3.2.1.1.1 Google on 03/07/12 at 01:03 AM [Reply]

If you Google "seizure of cash" you will see they can(do). Maybe not legally but by making some unproven accusation or speculation. You may or may not get it back. It may cost you a lot to get it back even if you can prove it is legally yours.
No I have never been arrested or had anything seized. I have heard/read stories about this, but just Googled to see if I saw anything.

#11.3.2.3.2.1.1.2 Sorry Jules, Not Wrong on 03/07/12 at 09:30 AM [Reply]

Federal Appeals Court: Driving With Money is a Crime
Eighth Circuit Appeals Court ruling says police may seize cash from motorists even in the absence of any evidence that a crime has been committed.

A federal appeals court ruled yesterday that if a motorist is carrying large sums of money, it is automatically subject to confiscation. In the case entitled, "United States of America v. $124,700 in U.S. Currency," the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit took that amount of cash away from Emiliano Gomez Gonzolez, a man with a "lack of significant criminal history" neither accused nor convicted of any crime.
I never said I agreed, just stated information.

#11.3.2.3.2.1.1.2.1 Sorry Jules on 03/07/12 at 09:49 AM [Reply]

Oh, "Yesterday" was 8/18/2006 in the post. This is not new. So not sure where you got "100% Wrong", but the 8th Curcuit says you are, not me...

#11.3.2.3.2.1.1.2.1.1 that on 03/08/12 at 01:38 AM [Reply]

one mae it the five six grandtaking amount usaully do not, and some guy walking around with hus tax refund in his pocket can get robbed by people who just got out of jail or if the people who put people in jail so find that person undisirable to have ten grand cash, well they just stop that fellow search his car as matter of practice, find the money take it and tell the fella when he can prove where the money came from then he can get it back, most times the legal hurdles and cost with this leave the person who was robbed by the po;ice with no money to pay a lawyer to get the money that the police stole

#11.3.2.3.2.1.1.3 Anonymous on 03/07/12 at 06:08 PM [Reply]

um, uh, yeah, about that

#11.4 Poe Poe on 03/13/12 at 12:02 AM [Reply]

Tim, The Winder Policemen got some of the things they deserved along time ago. Yes,they should be thankful for their job, but should have received the needed equipment long ago.

#12 Betty on 03/03/12 at 05:36 PM [Reply]

David is working every Saturday. Last week he served me pancakes for Relay for Life.

Thank you for all your community service.

#13 Anonymous on 03/03/12 at 05:38 PM [Reply]

Who would win in a fight David Maynard or Chuck Norris?

#13.1 Anonymous on 03/04/12 at 12:26 AM [Reply]

David would kick Chucks butt to China and back when it comes to politics.

#13.2 Hazzel on 03/04/12 at 06:43 AM [Reply]

We need Chuck Norris for Police Chief

#13.2.1 Anonymous on 03/04/12 at 07:07 AM [Reply]

Get back to work and quite complaining. Just be thankful.

#14 GREAT JOB on 03/03/12 at 05:41 PM [Reply]

Great job to the new mayor and council. Winder is going in a great direction. This building was a chance in a lifetime deal, $500K for a $3 million dollar building. Great center piece to our city.WOW

#15 Anonymous on 03/03/12 at 06:39 PM [Reply]

Don't Forget, This good deal was on a NEW Building too!! It has very low miles and the latest stuff. The City needs to continue this trend, buying when you need to, getting a deal. This is a Win-Win.

The Peoples Bank's last donation to the City... Was probably the newest building in the central downtown area.

The main bank bldg is over 100 years old,
Barrow Journal: Any idea who bought it??

#15.1 new?? on 03/07/12 at 08:09 AM [Reply]

i thought it was built like in 2006?

#15.1.1 Michael Robinson on 03/07/12 at 08:23 AM [Reply]

2006 is new for a building. Buildings aren't like cars where the technology is completely different between two cars built ten years apart.

#15.1.1.1 Anonymous on 03/07/12 at 10:59 AM [Reply]

"completely different"?
You don't know much about the ICE, do you?
Actually, it is your careless use of words that renders your argument invalid.

#15.1.1.1.1 Michael Robinson on 03/07/12 at 11:08 AM [Reply]

What ICE are you referring to?

#15.1.1.1.2 ICE on 03/07/12 at 11:14 AM [Reply]

Yea, you need to be more clear. There are several acronyms for ICE.

#15.1.1.1.2.1 Michael Robinson on 03/07/12 at 11:27 AM [Reply]

And I don't see one that fits in a reply. What I said is pretty straightforward. A new car has a lot of technology my '97 car's designers could only dream of. But my current home ('00s) is a couple decades newer than the last one ('80s), and the construction is roughly the same.

#15.1.1.1.3 I dont get your point, its a good deal on 03/07/12 at 12:59 PM [Reply]

What is the Arguement? The Building is on of the NEwest Constructed in the Central Downtown area, Period. Other building are over 100 years old, this one is about 5-6 years old. Why is this an issue, there was no 2011 or 2012 fully built and operational building for Auction at a reduced price available. It was a Good Deal and fits the needs of the City, Period.

For a building, I would agree that 2006 is relatively New in comparison to building built in the 1800's in the same area.

#15.1.2 Yes, New, Newer, is correct on 03/07/12 at 08:41 AM [Reply]

Winder was Re-Named in 1893, It existed with several other names before finally becoming Winder, all the way back to a primitive settlement, All that to say, the AVERAGE Downtown Winder building is probably around a 100 years old and many buildings older. 2006 is quite young in comparision. The Comment (IF you read it) was "Was probably the newest building in the central downtown area." That still stands.

The Barrow Co Courthouse will turn 100 in a few years (as Barrow Co was formed at the City of Winder's Request in 1914)

#16 Anonymous on 03/03/12 at 07:32 PM [Reply]

Great job. This looks to bring a good change to the entire city.

#17 LOL on 03/03/12 at 08:16 PM [Reply]

Don Toms is making Maynard look like gold here! Way before Maynard took office I was aware that the City was looking at this building for the use of a new police headquarters and City Hall. I am glad the City made this purchase but I would use caution when giving credit to Maynard!

#17.1 Anonymous on 03/03/12 at 10:06 PM [Reply]

BS Chip. Get over it. This would have never happened with you and Sabrina at the helm.

#18 Cool Beans on 03/03/12 at 08:18 PM [Reply]

Sounds like a great buy. Keep up the good work.

Will the Chamber have a ribbon cutting?

#18.1 Anonymous on 03/04/12 at 12:16 AM [Reply]

HAHA. The chamber had nothing to do with this deal. They still trying to decide whether to scratch their watch or wind their butts.

#18.1.1 Anonymous on 03/04/12 at 12:44 AM [Reply]

You can bet Tommy Boy will try and get his mug shot in the photo. Like if he a hand in this. We all know better. But Tommy can take responsibility for the Big Hats Women Club.

#19 Anonymous on 03/04/12 at 12:30 AM [Reply]

Glad we finally got a real mayor that understands how to run a city.

#20 Jim on 03/04/12 at 06:15 AM [Reply]

It is a new day, and the day is good.

Thanks to all involved

#21 Anonymous on 03/05/12 at 02:49 AM [Reply]

The City of Winder has started the new year on the right foot. I will give the Mayor credit for trying to do whats right. I am sure that this COULD have been started with the previous mayor but if it was, he didnt let anyone know. Whoever is responsible, I say thanks.

#22 Just sayin on 03/05/12 at 04:32 AM [Reply]

The first intelligent move I have seen local government make since moving here 10 years ago.....Thank you Mr Mayor for thinking about what is best for the community and not your pockets.

#23 Anonymous on 03/05/12 at 06:55 AM [Reply]

Wasn't the building up for sale by Maynard and Bartlett realty. Isn't this a conflict of interest?

#23.1 Fred Sanford on 03/05/12 at 07:37 AM [Reply]

No, it was an FDIC auction... I am sure there are plenty of places in this city/county where conflicts of interest are rampant, however this particular deal is not one of them. The FDIC owned the buildings, and the auction was ran by JP King out of Alabama.

#24 who on 03/05/12 at 07:51 AM [Reply]

was the contract realtor? even though bank aka FDIC owned? someones pockets got fat!

#25 city don't work on 03/05/12 at 08:00 AM [Reply]

combine the city and county together like athens clark county

#25.1 Michael Robinson on 03/06/12 at 02:40 PM [Reply]

We could use a loop too.

#26 beth on 03/05/12 at 08:17 AM [Reply]

Who was the contract realtor???? I will give you ONE guess:

ps This one is easy so even Jack Legg can figure it out! LOL

#26.1 What's your point?? on 03/05/12 at 09:24 AM [Reply]

What's your point?? It was a great investment. Some people just want to be negative and stir things up.

#27 Cheap enough on 03/05/12 at 09:18 AM [Reply]

I'm not for spending, but at $17/ sqft for new commercial building (not counting parking lot) it a bargain if well utilized. Parking would probably cost more per sqft than that to build.
Sure beats some of the "deals' the previous county administration made. I know times were different, but some of it was when real estate was tanking and a competent real estate agent should have known it even if the average guy didn't.

#27.1 What's your point?? on 03/05/12 at 09:57 AM [Reply]

I know the Peoples Bank did a lot for the community, and some say FDIC pulled the trigger to quickly.
If they had put more into customer service than real estate i.e.Chateau Elan, N Broad new branch, Midland Ave op center, Lee St storage,Jackson St storage, main branch redo,etc maybe they would still be here.
Being a loyal customer for over 35 years I was often treated like they didn't even know me, even by employees that did. They often made me jump through a hoop or follow some ridiculous policy (theirs, not federal regs). Often backing off after it was pointed out how ridiculous it was.
My experience so far with the "new bank" has more than exceeded my expectations. While some good employee are no longer there, I'm treated with more respect by both employees that do not know me and the few previous former staff that is left.
Maybe the new owners will put their effort into the community and customer service instead of buildings.

#28 Richard Saunders on 03/05/12 at 01:58 PM [Reply]

See what 12 corrupt years does to people. It makes skeptics and cynics out of us all.

#28.1 Anonymous on 03/05/12 at 04:09 PM [Reply]

Chip was only there 4 years. Where does the other 8 years play out in this?

#29 Freida Knight on 03/05/12 at 06:09 PM [Reply]

Congratulations to the City of Winder! This is a MAJOR step forward. Continued good wishes.

#30 Follow the money on 03/05/12 at 06:42 PM [Reply]

I figured it out. Mike, Jerry,and David got together and withdrew their money from the Peoples Bank. FDIC was alerted to this and decided to put the bank in receivership. The FDIC got David to run for mayor so he could become mayor. He could buy the bank property for 25 cents on the dollar without anyone knowing it. Mike and Jerry also voted for David knowing he could buy the bank property. This all would help keep downtown Winder viable and they hoped their downtown properties would not fall below 25 cents on the dollar.
What a brilliant conspiracy plan.

#31 Blue Falcon on 03/05/12 at 06:48 PM [Reply]

Who pays taxes in Winder? I was under the impression that there was no property tax, correct me if I am wrong.

If you are broke maybe you should finish high school. Then you don't have to work at Church's Chicken anymore.

#32 Blue Falcon on 03/05/12 at 06:56 PM [Reply]

Exactly. Go pack more tin foil into your hat Mr. Anonymous.

On the other hand. One Partner of the real estate firm that owns most of Winder was elected by popular vote. What did you think was going to happen?

Even if there was some diabolical plan at work the citizens voted him in.

#33 well on 03/05/12 at 09:36 PM [Reply]

if the original owner got paid even though the Bank defaulted, then the elected person who was supposed to follow the law exploited the law for family money benifit that is probably illegal, also since this seems like no one else was interested seriousl in this property the ity overpaid.
by the way when one Goverment body owns somethng like lets say the Navy before they sell it they have to offer it for free to other govt bodies lif Army air Force, civil air patrol etc, or at least this used to be the law so if there were not any buyers the city may have gotten this propert under federal law for free and in that case they really overpaid

#33.1 KEEP DREAMING on 03/06/12 at 08:28 AM [Reply]

Why don't you just get with the city and get it declared an illegal deal. Since no one else was interested, you can then offer FDIC $1.00 and I'm sure they will accept it.
Or since they may have to offer it for free, get it free and not overpay the $1.00.
We the citizens would sure appreciate your help. Wish we had your negotiating skills before we spent all that time and money making a possible illegal deal.

#33.1.1 Mike Buffington, Publisher on 03/06/12 at 09:43 AM [Reply]

For the record, there was another bidder for that property.

#33.1.1.1 Question for Mike Buffington on 03/06/12 at 12:54 PM [Reply]

Mike, What about the 4 Story Main Peoples Bank bldg on Broad St?? What info has the BJ obtained about that property auction? Who bought it or was it sold?

The City did Well on the Midland Av Building, Good Buy. What about the other properties the FDIC sold in Winder-Barrow?

#33.1.1.1.1 Mike Buffington, Publisher on 03/06/12 at 02:14 PM [Reply]

As far as I know, it has not been sold.

#33.1.1.2 I asked on 03/06/12 at 01:02 PM [Reply]

serious what was the diffence between bids and by the way probably ore then real value of the property was paid, just cause someone want half a million for 300k property does not mean if you paid just under asking price you got a deal

#33.2 Sammy on 03/06/12 at 08:31 AM [Reply]

Mr. Well on 03/05/12, You are 100% incorrect on this topic. Do some research on FDIC seized assets so that you can discuss this topic intelligently.

#34 Anonymous on 03/06/12 at 08:10 AM [Reply]

This is an excellant move by the city to put the offices into a top notch building at a low cost.Good job Mr. Mayor

#35 Sammy on 03/06/12 at 08:42 AM [Reply]

Are you kidding me? Are you claiming a conspiracy that the involves the City and FDIC and bribes? WOW! If you have credible information, you can be assured of a best-selling book. Of course, I'm a betting man and I put money on your book being catagorized under "FICTION".

#36 Michael Robinson on 03/06/12 at 02:21 PM [Reply]

Broke isn't a permanent status. These buildings are an investment, and it seems to be a good one. Winder is right in the center of a county that continues to grow despite a historic recession.

They're going to need room to put the employees who will handle licencing and enforcement when the economy rebounds and people start buying things and opening businesses.

#37 Michael Robinson on 03/06/12 at 02:32 PM [Reply]

Conflict of interests usually end with someone hurting. This seems to be a boon for everyone, even if there's a conspiracy at work.

Winder should be a nice place to be soon with a nice parking lot at the old hotel and a busy downtown.

#38 BLB on 03/07/12 at 03:16 AM [Reply]

What the city should be spending money on is repaving broad street. everyone wants downtown to have such a nice appearance, yet this is always overlooked. it looks horrible, and rides rougher than most of the old dirt roades in south GA.

#38.1 Show me the Money.. on 03/07/12 at 08:49 AM [Reply]

Maybe, The DOT should be re-paving Broad Street as it consists of multiple State Highways, North Broad is GA Hwys 11,211,53(combined) and South Broad Street is GA Hwy 81.

Oh, and East Broad is GA Hwy 82 also, since you just said "Broad". The DOT paves State Highways or funds and assists their maintence, so why should this be any different? Trucks are routed thru on these GA Highways, promoting commerce all over the state, so the DOT should be the main source of these funds. Are you Volunteering to help pay? I am sure it's in the future plans, but under this Administration in DC & this economy, where will the funds come from??? YOU & ME...

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