Bibb attorney, Monroe commission chair respond to latest ruling in county-line dispute

According to the latest court ruling — the secretary of state cannot allow additional evidence before making his decision.

The Superior Court of Fulton County says the secretary abused his discretion when he refused to consider the rest of the land surveyor’s findings. The land surveyor, Terry Scarborough, says he has more evidence that could have help in making the final decision.

But, he praises Judge Kelly Lee’s ruling.

“She has stood by the letter of the law in interpreting what the specific duties of the secretary of state are.” says Scarborough.

Monroe County Comission Chairman Mike Bilderback sees this decision as a step forward. His only concern is the secretary wasn’t given a difinitive deadline to make his decision. Bibb County attorney, Virgil Adams thinks this ruling is contrary to the decision of the supreme court of georgia.

“It is our position that the trial court has done exactly what the supreme court said.. That can not be done and that is she has directed how the secretary will perform his duties” says Bilderback.

Adams doesn’t believe this is a set back for Bibb County. He simply thinks it’s a further delay.