From MDJ:
“Barry Loudermilk took to the floor of Congress July 25 to honor Jim Murphy for his service during World War II.
The District 11 U.S. representative and Republican from Cassville, who represents part of Buckhead, told a remarkable and inspiring story, one few of his neighbors knew. They all know Murphy, though.
He is the mayor of the Paces Forest neighborhood in Buckhead.
It’s an honorary title, bestowed affectionately by his neighbors. He serves as welcome committee, cheerleader and advocate for the 40 or so homes on the quiet cul de sac off West Paces Ferry Road. He is an eternal optimist who doesn’t seem to mind pushing boulders up hills, even when he appears to be the only one beneath it.” READ MORE