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Turpin looking forward to taking over Gillsville mayor post

Gillsville City Councilman Roy Turpin becomes the Gillsville mayor on Jan. 1. Turpin takes over for Larry Poole, who held the position for 20-plus years. - photo by Scott Rogers

12282017 TURPIN 4.jpg — Gillsville City Councilman Roy Turpin becomes the Gillsville mayor on Jan. 1. Turpin takes over for Larry Poole, who held the position for 20-plus years. - photo by Scott Rogers

Gillsville has had past problems finding candidates to run for City Council. But the city straddling Hall and Banks counties had no issues this year replacing longtime Mayor Larry Poole.