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Grier takes reins as mayor in Lula

New Lula Mayor Jim Grier takes part in a Lula town council meeting Tuesday, Jan. 2, 2018, at Lula City Hall. Grier defeated four-term mayor Milton Turner, garnering 65.8 percent of the vote during his November win. - photo by Scott Rogers

12032018 LULA 3.jpg — New Lula Mayor Jim Grier takes part in a Lula town council meeting Tuesday, Jan. 2, 2018, at Lula City Hall. Grier defeated four-term mayor Milton Turner, garnering 65.8 percent of the vote during his November win. - photo by Scott Rogers

When Lula City Manager Dennis Bergin handed over the keys to the city on Tuesday morning, the weight of leadership finally fell on Jim Grier’s shoulders. “Oh, Lord,” said Grier, the city’s new mayor who was officially sworn in just a few minutes later.