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Spalding County commissioner takes jovial mug shot for DUI arrest

Donald Hawbaker was arrested on Monday in Peachtree City.
Credit: Fayette County Sheriff's Office

FAYETTE COUNTY, Ga. — Donald Hawbaker, the vice chairman of the Spalding County Board of Commissioners, was arrested on Monday and charged with DUI, the Fayette County Sheriff's Office confirmed.

In a booking photo provided to 11Alive, Hawbaker, an attorney, can be seen with a wide smile.

The Fayette County Sheriff's Office said Hawbaker had been arrested by the Peachtree City Police Department. He was charged with DUI of alcohol.

Credit: Fayette County Sheriff's Office

Hawbaker, who represents District 5 in Spalding County, was released on Tuesday morning on a $3,250 bond.

According to his board of commissioners bio, Hawbaker is a father of five, grandfather of seven and the son of a Baptist minister.

He has served on the board of commissioners since 2015.

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