Washington City Councilman found guilty on battery charges

Washington City Councilman Cullars found guilty of simple battery against Mayor
– Gyvonne Pinkston 

(WASHINGTON, GA) – Washington City Councilman Nathaniel Cullars was found guilty on two counts of simple battery in Wilkes County Superior Court on Monday, April 17 in a bench trial by Senior Superior Court Judge J. Carlisle Overstreet.

Councilman Cullars sworn in by Judge Overstreet

The convictions stems from an incident on October 6, 2021  with Mayor Bill DeGolian at City Hall, during which Cullars was charged with shoving the Mayor in a hallway during a dispute.

Mayor deGolian testifies during trial

Trial witnesses included testimony from 6 witnesses for the prosecution, and 5 character witnesses for Cullars.
Cullars was sentenced to 1 year probation, $400 fines, and anger management counseling.