James B. Griner
In the 1940s James Benjamin “Jim” Griner served as the Chief of Police in Ray City, GA (see also A Christmas Wedding for Mary Catherine Hill). But long before that he served as Deputy Sheriff of Berrien County, and in 1915 he was elected Chief of Police in Nashville, GA. He was sworn in on February 11, 1915.
James B. Griner was elected Nashville, GA Chief of Police in 1915.
Since at least 1905, Jim Griner had been working as Deputy Sheriff of Berrien County, and in 1915 he ran for the office of Police Chief of Nashville. The incumbent Police Chief was Richard McRae Rhoden. The election was a close race, and Nashville Mayor F. M. Barker cast the deciding vote for Griner.
Tifton Gazette
February 19, 1915GRINER NASHVILLE CHIEF
Mayor Cast Vote Which Defeated Rhoden
Nashville, Ga., Feb 11 – Inauguration of city officers at council chamber last night was attended by a big crowd. After much discussion, it was decided not to lower salaries of any officials.
The city electrician gets an increase in salary. Chief R. M. Rhoden and ex-Deputy Sheriff J. B. Griner were tied for chief of police, until Mayor F. M. Barker cast his vote for Griner.
John T. Griffin was elected over R. W. Tygart. Horace Sikes was elected water and light superintendent, and Austin Avera was named night policeman.
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