The Coweta

County Commission wants more information before it accepts any emergency

funds from the governor.

The funds were

requested from Solicitor Robert Stokely, who asked for $5,000 for office

furniture.

Stokely had

originally requested the funds in his original budget to the county, and

County Administrator Theron Gay said the furniture has already been bought.

Many of the

commissioners were shocked that Stokely did not consult the county before

he asked the governor for funds.

"We didn't

ask the governor for $5,000," said commission Chairman Robert Wood.

Commissioner

Lawrence Nelms said he saw the letter Stokely wrote to the governor. Nelms

said the letter indicated the county wouldn't provide the funds to Stokely,

but reiterated Gay's point that the furniture had already been purchased.

Commissioner

Vernon "Mutt" Hunter wanted clarification on where the funds

would be placed. He asked staff to see if the funds could be placed back

in the general fund to compensate for the furniture.

Wood was so

incensed by Stokely going around the commission that he called for a recess

immediately after the discussion.

Staff pledged

to get clarification on the funds. Stokely did not return calls by press

time.