Роберт Бинион покинул пост председателя совета по развитию Центральной государственной больницы

Binion stepping down as CSHLRA chairman Published 7:00 am Wednesday, September 2, 2026 Robert C. Binion has stepped down as chairman and as a member of the Central State Hospital Local Redevelopment Authority. He officially presided over his last meeting on Aug. 26, at The Lawrence Building on the campus of Renaissance Park at Central State Hospital. Binion’s last day as chairman and as a board member of the CSHLRA was Aug. 28. Cynthia Ward-Edwards, who had been serving as vice chairwoman of the CSHLRA board, is now the new chairwoman. Her former position is expected to be filled at the September CSHLRA board meeting. Board members will vote to fill that position. Binion, president and broker of Robert Binion Real Estate and director of his own real estate school, Robert Binion Real Estate Education, told The Union-Recorder that resigning was a difficult decision. “It was tough because we’ve got so many good things in the works out here at Central State Hospital,” Binion said. “We’ve got a lot of great projects.” Binion said his work in real estate is presenting him with the opportunity to teach others about the field. “That is what I absolutely love to do,” Binion said. “That is my passion. So, I’m going to do more of that all over Georgia. I’m going to love it because I’m going to be doing more teaching. And with teaching, I’ll be doing more writing and planning timed outlines. And that really is the time-consuming part.” Binion was an appointee to the CSHLRA board by the Baldwin County Board of Commissioners. He had served as a board member for about a year and a half and as chairman since March of this year. “I’d like to see this board keep up the good work that’s going on now,” Binion said. “We’ve definitely got some good things going on with Central State and several irons in the fire, so I would like to see the board keep those things going. This is a good board. And hopefully in the near future, they can hire a new executive director who will help them in lots of ways going forward. So, a lot of good things in the fire.” Ward-Edwards is well-known throughout the community and the state. She serves as executive director of Baldwin County Family Connection and is a member of the local board of Communities and Schools. She is also president of the Baldwin County NAACP and serves as the District 10 coordinator of that organization. Ward-Edwards also serves as a member of the Harrisburg Collaborative and is a member the Order of Eastern Star No. 486. She is also one of the original members of Iron GEMZ Motorcycle Club and holds the office of road captain. Ward-Edwards is also a member of the House of Prayer Church.