A court has ordered Joe Mullins, the former Flagler County commissioner and a delegate to the recent Republican National Convention, to surrender into receivership three apartment buildings and three residential buildings in Georgia owned by Mullins Properties after Mullins’s lender accused him of breach of contract in a lawsuit filed last May in Richmond County, Ga.
Mullins, who often spoke of his skills in business, lost his bid for a second Flagler County Commission term two years ago in a humiliating defeat. He’d had several encounters with law enforcement over speeding, telling a Florida Highway Patrol trooper in one case, “I run the county.” Troopers called him “belligerent” and “disrespectful.” (See the video here.)
Mullins is still listed by the Flagler County Property Appraiser as owning a house and another condominium in Bunnell (at Palm Pointe), and a condominium at Hammock Beach Club. Those properties are not part of Superior Court Judge Amanda Heath’s order, which was first reported by the Augusta Press’ Joe Edge earlier today. He is current on his last tax bill owed on the Hammock condominium.
He is not current on the taxes owed on the house and the condominium in Bunnell. His $4,565 2023 bill for the Bunnell house is listed as unpaid by the tax collector, which declared it delinquent last June. A payment plan was established. The first of four installments was paid in June. Similarly, the Bunnell condominium, owned by Mullins Companies, owes $2,888, with $581 of that paid in a first installment in June.
Last year Mullins had taken out a $5.95 million loan through Wilmington Trust backed by a 56-apartment complex called Clara Point (named after his daughter) in Augusta, Ga. Local code enforcement authorities had condemned parts of the complex, according to the Press. Earlier this year Wilmington claimed Mullins was in default and was not maintaining the apartment complex, saying in a fling that Clara Point “appears to be in complete disrepair,” and claiming “a significant risk that the owner/operator Joseph ‘Joe’ Mullins is misappropriating funds from the premises for other properties that he owns independent of the premises.” A judge ordered Clara Point turned over to a receiver in February. The complex was sold last June for $4.25 million, well short of the amount Mullins still owed.
On Aug. 23, Judge Heath ordered the appointment of a receiver to oversee, operate and manage six additional properties owned by Mullins Properties, including all rental payments, giving the receiver “uninterrupted access to and control over all the books, records, accounts, and documents relating to the Collateral and the operations of the Properties,” according to the order. The receiver has authority to administer or sell the properties to pay down the debt owed.
Since before his run for County Commission Mullins has bought half an hour of airtime for an infomercial on WNZF he calls “The Mullins Show,” with an introduction that describes him as “risk-taker, businessman, sports and entertainment promoter and passionate about making Florida the best place to live, work and play.” That half hour, which cost roughly–but not precisely–$200, was ongoing. David Ayres, Flagler Broadcasting’s president, said Mullins has been paying monthly. In 2021 Mullins faced a civil action alleging that he’d defrauded a company of tickets for the Augusta Masters tournament. That case was dismissed last fall.
Nick says
Karma is a bitch.
Why are we taking about this guy anymore....... says
Mullins, Danko, Mcdonald, Furry, Chong, Pastor J and Sharon Demers, I can go on and on. All a bunch of losers. Bad actors that want to cause BS and hype, but can’t control themselves.
Bankruptcy is one thing but receivership is because you can manage yourself.
What a loser. I can’t listen to him anymore.
Please go away.
Been There says
Let’s not forget the people who supported, promoted, endorsed, befriended and got favors this pos, County Administrator, Jerry Cameron; County Commissioners O’Brien and Sullivan; ex Observer owner John Walsh, Chiumento Law, etc.
Edith Cmpins says
We are so lucky to be rid of him.
RitaMae says
Not so fast Edith. If Mike Noris becomes Mayor watch out! He will appoint all his Minyons into high places in the Palm Coast govertment. This could include Joe. So, please vote for Manfree. Tell all your friends, wheather Republicans or Democrats. to do the same.
What bs comment.... says
Wow, what a lie. Norris never had anything to do with Joe Mullins.
I wouldn’t vote for Manfe she wants to get a job for her husband.
Dennis C Rathsam says
No more realator mayors!!!!! Havent you learned a lesson yet?
Jane Gentile Youd says
Flagler County’s choice in 2018.
It still stings, Jane says
Oh I forgot, didn’t you run against him and lost ?
Jane Gentile Youd says
My losing Stung the county taxpayers not me personally, I would have been a hell of a better choice with a history then of 16 years of devoting my time to improve life for all of us in Flagler County. Got records as far back as 2002 of my efforts, You all lost not me.
Barbara Williamson says
Nope. Leann is doing wonders for her district. You would have been the female equivalent of Mullins.
Jane Gentile Youd says
Miss Williamson
Are you itching for a slander lawsuit from me ? Keep scratching Nasty mouth means nasty person.
Jane Gentile Youd says
To ” It still stings”
The county lost a good, politically clean hard working, environmentally friendly, dedicated opportunity. I did not lose ; you did…
Been There says
I love this for him; showing that he has the same business acumen as the orange faced “he who shall not be named” Mullins worships and emulates. That karma. Its gonna get you.
Jim says
Joe is a charlatan and his chickens are coming home to roost! I shouldn’t crow about the guy’s problems but he is such an arrogant piece of trash that I just can’t help myself. I wonder where the money has gone? Joe will be in bankruptcy before all is done. The real shame is for those who loaned him money and won’t get it back. And, ultimately, that affects all consumers.
Joe, do Flagler a favor and move back to Georgia. We don’t need you here…
Wallingford says
Joe should ask the Donald how to screw lenders; emulate his hero and use the Trump playbook. Maybe he should apply for one of the Project 2025 positions. You don’t have to be qualified; just loyal.
Bob says
Of course he is a Republican would you expect anything other party who scams otheres. Karma comes to them in the end, jail time would be for sure.
KMedley says
Many, and I mean MANY people tried to warn the voters of Flagler County about Mullins. People from Georgia sent any and all information they could. Sadly, we lost a good county commissioner with Mullins’ win. Flagler County voters had to tolerate his nonsense and finally saw how inept he was and still is.
We upset the apple cart and elected Leann Pennington. This year, we sent more of his clowns home: Danko, Alfin, Klufus, and Sullivan. For the first time in Flagler County history, Republican women will have the majority of the county commission. But, we are not done.
More of his clowns trying to capture a seat on the Palm Coast City Council. They are beholding to Big Development. We must defeat them and stop the destruction of our city and county. Unfortunately, this is why we must still talk about Mullins. He is still here. He is still trying to influence events. He is still advocating for candidates and influencing party organizations that, if left unchecked, will result in the election of another Mullins’ clown. We can’t afford to let down our guard.
Jane Gentile Youd says
Kim,
With all due respect Bob Updegrave pleaded with me in 2018 not to run as a Republican prior to the primary because QUOTE ” If you run Jane Nate will get back in and we want him OUT”… So I ran NPA and look what y’all got. Nate was a nice guy but he didn’t know where the clubhouse in Plantation Bay was located after we were part of his district for 7 years…..and worked hard to cancel a town meeting here which never took place after 8 years in office. I befriended him the first 3 years and got nice emails but out area was ignored percent.
He cared about t he western part of his district – offering hot dogs every month everywhere except where his bread was buttered with the highest tax base in his district.
He did not help us with the water situation nor any of our zoning battles ( still going on and sadly no help from Leann as nice as she is).
Nate was a lousy commissioner to 75% of his district and in Coffey’s front and back pocket 24/7.
I thank you Kim for working so hard to expose Mullins ” who carries more luggage than the Kardashians” as written in Georgia newspapers in 2015 online for the world to see – the personal issues with his kids medical bills..You tried with all your might to keep Nate and I must say that despite the fact that Nate was a lousy commissioner in my area I would have stayed out of the race and supported him for no other reason than to insure we did not get bitten, spit at, insulted and robbed by this lunatic Mullins.
I hope Bob Updegrave is as sad as I am over this fiasco. I gave my all to Nate for years but he just tossed my area and me aside.
Bob lies... says
Bob Updegrave caused more troubles than anyone can imagine.
Joseph Barand says
Couldn’t happen to a more deserving phony. Let’s see if his Orange Master comes to his rescue, both bankrupt and headed to jail. Where is the Ferrari, understand his bar and dinning privileges at the Hammock Beach Resort has also suspended, cash only and he doesn’t have any!
The dude says
If you put a red hat on a turd, the tribals around here would flock to the polls to vote for it.
This is the result. It’s no wonder Flagler County is a crime ridden shithole.
Most people get what they deserve in life. Eventually the orange Fat Elvis will too.
Skippy says
Saw this low life a mile away and he sure conned many in Flagler County, but as always Karma has come and long over due.
Greg Ryan says
DO YOU KNOW WHO I AM???? I RUN THIS COUNTY!!! I would have enjoyed riding along with the State Troopers that were not impressed with his IMPORTANCE. Instead of jail or probation they should make him live in one of his squalor apartments without electricity.
I run the County.... says
Ok Joe you can carpet bag your ass out of here. I believe Danko is looking for a new place to go. Join him for some captivating and new experiences.
Please take Dennis McDonald and Pastor J too.
Freud's younger brother Stimpy says
For years Mullins has been running an Airbnb scam out of the Hammock Beach Resort with the property he owns there. And the management at the resort, Aimbridge Hospitality out of Plano TX, have been letting him get away with it.
Concerned Voter says
And he goes by a different name!!!
Billy Bunnell says
He doesn’t own the condo at Hammock Beach like everything else it’s mortgaged to the hilt. Don’t be shocked when it goes on the auction block.
Childless Cat Lady says
My days of not taking him seriously certainly have come to a middle.
Mort says
Buh bye, Joe.
Basil says
Their was not a politician in Flagler county that could hold a candle to him when it came to advocating for personal or business freedoms during the scamdemic.He is a great American advocate for our values and it should be no surprise an enemy with a vendetta is attacking him.
Here hold my beer..... says
Wow, you must live in St . Johns County……
The dude says
In this case your great American advocate’s “enemy with vendetta” = “folks he borrowed money from and promised he’d pay it back”.
Honestly, what’s more MAGA than defaulting on loans, and going bankrupt?