The council approved the resolution at that meeting. Tom Wilson made the motion to approve, Bill Bell seconded, and the motion carried; the resolution was signed.
Franklin Springs Council approves resolution honoring former Municipal Court Judge Samuels
The city council formally recognized Dale "Bubba" Samuels' service as municipal judge after his resignation and the appointment of his successor.
July 17, 2025: Resolution honoring Judge Dale R. Samuels
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The story
On June 19, 2025, the Franklin Springs City Council accepted the resignation of Dale "Bubba" Samuels as Municipal Court Judge and appointed Chad Hunt as his successor. The same meeting, council member Tom Wilson made a motion to have a resolution drawn up in honor of Judge Samuels.
The resolution honoring Judge Samuels' service appeared on the council's July 17, 2025 agenda.
The council approved the resolution at that meeting. Tom Wilson made the motion to approve, Bill Bell seconded, and the motion carried; the resolution was signed.
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How this issue got here
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ApprovedconfirmedResolution honoring Dale R. Samuels' service as Municipal Judge
Tom Wilson made a motion to approve the Resolution.
Bill Bell seconded. Motion carried. Resolution signed.
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Resolution honoring Dale R. Samuels' service as Municipal Judge
Tom Wilson made a motion to approve the Resolution. Bill Bell seconded. Motion carried. Resolution signed.
Appeared on agendaproposedResolution honoring Judge Dale R. Samuels
Resolution-Judge Dale R. Samuels
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Resolution honoring Judge Dale R. Samuels
Resolution-Judge Dale R. Samuels
ApprovedconfirmedResolution honoring former Municipal Court Judge Samuels
Tom Wilson made a motion to have a resolution in honor of Judge Samuels.
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Resolution honoring former Municipal Court Judge Samuels
Tom Wilson made a motion to have a resolution in honor of Judge Samuels.
ApprovedconfirmedResignation of Dale "Bubba" Samuels as Municipal Court Judge
A motion was made by Bill Bell to accept the resignation of Dale “Bubba” Samuels as
Municipal Judge.
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Resignation of Dale "Bubba" Samuels as Municipal Court Judge
A motion was made by Bill Bell to accept the resignation of Dale “Bubba” Samuels as Municipal Judge.
ApprovedconfirmedAppointment of Chad Hunt as new Municipal Court Judge
Tommy Pritchett made a motion to appoint Chad Hunt as the new Municipal Court
Judge.
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Appointment of Chad Hunt as new Municipal Court Judge
Tommy Pritchett made a motion to appoint Chad Hunt as the new Municipal Court Judge.
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