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[SIZE=4]A.J. Smith has tenured his resignation to Sheriff Michael A. Adkinson in preparation to run for Sheriff of Franklin County.[/SIZE]

A.J. Smith has tenured his resignation to Sheriff Michael A. Adkinson in preparation to run for Sheriff of Franklin County.

John G

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Just how many out of towner supervisors have been sent here for a job under Adkinson, only to up and leave?

I recall several.  Most from the Tally area.

Lots of political favors going around.

AJ once ran for FL House in Tally as a Dem.  He quickly suspended his campaign and ultimately pulled out.

I thought he was a big improvement over the last Major, Graham Fountain.

Just how many out of towner supervisors have been sent here for a job under Adkinson, only to up and leave? 
 
I recall several. Most from the Tally area. 
 
Lots of political favors going around. 
 
AJ once ran for FL House in Tally as a Dem. He quickly suspended his campaign and ultimately pulled out. 
 
I thought he was a big improvement over the last Major, Graham Fountain.

Looks like Smith's time here was nothing more than a resume builder.

We have and had some good Walton locals that should have been promoted.

Who's next from Tally?

Looks like Smith&#039;s time here was nothing more than a resume builder. 
 
We have and had some good Walton locals that should have been promoted. 
 
Who&#039;s next from Tally?

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