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Three councilwomen sworn in; Chavers chosen mayor pro tem
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Councilwoman Paulette Chavers, center, of District 2, is sworn in by Probate Judge Lorna DeLoach while Chavers' mother, Evelyn Chavers, right, holds the Bible. After all three new councilwomen were sworn in, the council unanimously named Chavers mayor pro tem.
Citizens filled the chambers at Statesboro City Hall till only standing room remained Tuesday morning for the swearing in of three new council members. One of them, District 2 Councilwoman Paulette Chavers, was then voted mayor pro tempore by the rest of the council.
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