Below are the basics for two upcoming political forums in advance of the 2012 General Election. We'll have more details as the forums get closer.

Newton County Home Builders Association's 2012 and Beyond event and forum

7 p.m., Oct. 11 at the Newton High School auditorium, 140 Ram Drive, Covington
Event details: The event is free, but registration is required. People may register at 2012beyond.eventbrite.com.
Guest speakers: Elliot Eisenberg, senior economist for National Association of Home Builders; Frank Norton, president of The Norton Agency
Candidates: County Chairman, Sheriff, District 2 BOE, District 3 BOC, District 5 BOC

The Covington News and Covington-Newton County Chamber of Commerce Candidate's Forum

6 p.m., Oct. 17 at Newton County College and Career Academy, 144 Ram Drive, Covington
Candidates: County Chairman, Sheriff, District 2 BOE, District 3 BOC, District 5 BOC, County Coroner, District 17 State Senate