Georgia: Signatures handed in against Hoschton Mayor, Councilman over racist comments/behavior

Petitioners handed in 270 signatures for the recall of Hoschton Mayor Theresa Kenerly and Councilman Jim Cleveland after the revelation that Kenerly allegedly withheld consideration of a city administrator candidate because he was black. In an interview, Cleveland discussed his opposition to interracial marriage due to his "Christian beliefs."

Petitioners need to get 96 valids to pass the first stage of the recall effort.