CHEROKEE COUNTY, Ga. — A Cherokee County commissioner said a man yelling and pointing his finger pushed down his wife after a town hall, “aggressive behavior that caused physical injuries.”
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Cherokee County District 4 Commissioner Corey Ragsdale issued a statement via social media about the confrontation. He said he was addressing misinformation about what happened.
Ragsdale said at an Aug. 26 town hall, he delivered a short presentation about property taxes and answered questions.
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He said afterwards, a man “aggressively approached” him, yelling and pointing his finger in his face.
“After backing up to avoid him, my wife and father were forced to step between us. That’s when this man shoved my wife with two hands nearly knocking her to the ground,” he said. “It is unfortunate that a good evening filled with civil conversation ended with aggressive behavior that caused physical injuries.”
Ragsdale thanked State Representative Jordan Ridley for calling 911.
The sheriff’s office said it took William Maulsby, 76, of Woodstock into custody on a simple battery charge.
Ragsdale said Maulsby falsely claimed his questions weren’t answered during the town hall.
“Town Hall meetings are intended to give residents the opportunity to ask questions, raise concerns and share differing viewpoints directly with me,” Ragsdale said. “I value those conversations and remain committed to providing a respectful and safe environment for them to take place.”
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