Seabolt steps down in McCaysville

Seabolt: McCaysville mayor steps down as fourth term begins

  • Gilita Carter wished Thomas Seabolt well at the end of the McCaysville City Council meeting.
    Gilita Carter wished Thomas Seabolt well at the end of the McCaysville City Council meeting.
  • City Clerk Nancy Godfrey and Police Chief Michael Earley presented Thomas Seabolt something he never needed during his years as mayor, a gavel.
    City Clerk Nancy Godfrey and Police Chief Michael Earley presented Thomas Seabolt something he never needed during his years as mayor, a gavel.
  • Thomas Seabolt is surrounded by city council members and city employees at Tooneys following his announcement he was resigning as mayor due to health reasons. Offering their thanks were, from left, front, Amanda Wood, Seabolt, Michael Earley; and, back, Earl Hughes, Tammy Henry, Nancy Godfrey, Billy Wayne Chastain, Gilita Carter, Susan Kiker, Jason Woody and Devy Ensley.
    Thomas Seabolt is surrounded by city council members and city employees at Tooneys following his announcement he was resigning as mayor due to health reasons. Offering their thanks were, from left, front, Amanda Wood, Seabolt, Michael Earley; and, back, Earl Hughes, Tammy Henry, Nancy Godfrey, Billy Wayne Chastain, Gilita Carter, Susan Kiker, Jason Woody and Devy Ensley.
  • Mike Galinski was one of many McCaysville residents, business owners and friends to wish Thomas Seabolt well during a celebration at Tooneys.
    Mike Galinski was one of many McCaysville residents, business owners and friends to wish Thomas Seabolt well during a celebration at Tooneys.
  • Ann Williams, standing, and Sue Beaver shared memories with Thomas Seabolt during a celebration of his years in office at Tooneys in McCaysville. Seabolt was first elected in 2011 and had just been re-elected to begin a fourth term in January 2024. Health reasons have forced his resignation.
    Ann Williams, standing, and Sue Beaver shared memories with Thomas Seabolt during a celebration of his years in office at Tooneys in McCaysville. Seabolt was first elected in 2011 and had just been re-elected to begin a fourth term in January 2024. Health reasons have forced his resignation.
  • Thomas Seabolt heard words of praise and encouragement from long time City Attorney Cortney Stuart.
    Thomas Seabolt heard words of praise and encouragement from long time City Attorney Cortney Stuart.
  • McCaysville Mayor Thomas Seabolt is shown at his last city council meeting.
    McCaysville Mayor Thomas Seabolt is shown at his last city council meeting.
    “The vision and the heart he has for McCaysville has always been prevalent...To see his passion and his vision come through has been an honor,” Cortney Stuart said during a reception honoring M...

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