TO THE EDITOR:

Dwaine Biggerstaff represents what small town America is all about. He is a humble man with integrity; a man who loves God, his wife and family; a man who has served his community in an exemplary manner, but yet finds time for his favorite golf game. He is a member of the United Methodist Church in Lincolnton and attends regularly. He has had no prejudices or favorites throughout his term and respects every person as an equal. He doesn’t need the limelight to have the respect of his constituents, employees or peers. He is a man who can go from a mechanic with a grease gun in his hand to a city mayor with a gavel after only a hot shower.

His accomplishments are many. He graduated with a Bachelor of Business Management degree from Augusta State University by attending night classes. He has served as mayor of the City of Lincolnton for twelve years. He served as councilman sixteen years. He served as chairman of Georgia Municipal Association, District #7 and as chairman of the CSRA Regional Dev. Commission Board of Directors.

Under his leadership, the City completely renovated the Wastewater Treatment Plant at a cost of 6 million. The City also completely renovated the Water Treatment Plant as a cost of 3.5 million. The water plant doubled its capacity for production with the upgrades. The City received a 1 million Transportation Enhancement Act Grant for downtown revitalization. This project involved all new sidewalks in the downtown area, new street lighting, a new city clock located at the intersection of N. Peachtree Street and Ward Avenue. Memorial benches were placed strategically throughout the downtown area. These were donated by individual contributions. Memorial bricks were purchased and placed in front of City Hall.

Under Dwaine’s guidance, the City purchased a new fire truck with SPLOST revenues. Two garbage trucks were purchased during his term as mayor. The Lincolnton Clubhouse was completely renovated with new bathrooms and a storage room being added. The entire parking area in front of the Clubhouse was paved. Several Local Development Grants were obtained from the State of Georgia to complete these projects.

At the present time, a Local Development Grant has been obtained to remodel the kitchen area of this building.

A new parking lot was paved and lighted behind City Hall. The Street Department building received a building addition. Recycling was promoted and the City received money from the baling of cardboard and selling it. Welcome signs were built at all of the entrances to the City. The money for these signs was obtained by a Local Development Grant from the State of Georgia.

In summary, under his steady leadership, Mayor Dwaine Biggerstaff has been responsible for $12,651,652.00 worth of improvements at a cost of $675,656.00 in City dollars. The difference of $11,975,996.00 was paid by grants, private funds and low interest loans, a City outlay of a nickel on the dollar.

Lincolnton can be proud of the man, Dwaine Biggerstaff, who loves the Red Devils and the Georgia Bulldogs. He will be sorely missed at the end of his faithful service in December.

LAMAR, KEVIN, AND TODD WADE