Council members abruptly resign

Lake Santeetlah – Two town council members recently tendered their resignations in a span of three days.

Patrick O'Donovan submitted his resignation Oct. 4, with Mary Williams following suit Oct. 7.

Both cited an ineffectiveness to commit fully to the board, since neither are permanent residents of Lake Santeetlah.

O'Donovan attended the last few meetings via conference call from Indianapolis, while Williams lives primarily in Roswell, Ga. 

Mayor Jim Hager spoke with The Graham Star on Monday and indicated that neither were seeking re-election.

Hager added that the board expects to fill the vacancies during the November elections.