Long-time city manager steps down

GILMER — After years of leading the way in Gilmer, City Manager Greg Hutson is stepping down, according to our news partner KETK. “I woke up one morning and I said, it’s time, “Gilmer City Manager Greg Hutson said. Hutson has served as city manager for Gilmer for almost nine years, and before that, worked for the city of Sampson Park.

“I have accomplished what I needed to accomplish, what I wanted to accomplish in Gilmer,” Hutson said. “The accomplishments we’ve made as it relates to the airport, the projects in process now at the parks, the maintenance of the tanks.”

Hutson is proud of the progress he’s made, but Gilmer Mayor Tim Marshall said the city is sad to see him leave. “He’s been a very responsible city manager with our money, and that’s the best thing you can ask for,” Marshall said.

Marshal said he’s grateful for Hutson’s years of service, including milestones like refurbishing the local airport, and Hutson’s focus on fixing problems in the city. “Things have progressed and gotten better, and yet we haven’t had to spend ourselves into bankruptcy,” Marshall said.

Hutson said he’s leaving Gilmer in good hands with city secretary Mary Bullock, having been selected by the council to take over the position.

“The transition will be seamless, the staff or people that talk to her, you know, talk to the city secretary, she’s good at what she does,” Hutson said.