The City Paper's Joey Garrison reports this morning that embattled Davidson County Clerk John Arriola has resigned. He cites Jonathan Saad of the county clerk's office saying Arriola notified his staff of his resignation this morning.
Arriola's troubles began nearly a year ago when Channel 5's Phil Williams reported that the clerk had been pocketing thousands of dollars by collecting what he called "gratuities" for officiating weddings.
"I think he's just tired," Garrison reports Saad told him. "They've been beating him up, and beating him up, and beating him up."
For more follow Garrison on Twitter at @joeygarrison and look for what we assume is a forthcoming story over at The City Paper.
Update: Read the full story at the CP.
