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Newborn could have special election
The Town of Newborn is planning to hold a special election during the July Primary in an effort to fill Post 2, which had no candidates run during last November's election.
Candidates talk growth at forum
Leaders must focus on retaining and attracting businesses to the county while managing growth in a way that maintains Newton's character, candidates for office in Covington and Porterdale said at a forum Tuesday.
BOC District 2 - Winner: Lanier Sims
"It feels great, just to know the race is over and behind me. I want to thank God first, then I want to thank the three ladies in my life, my wife, mother and my sister. I couldn't do it without them," Sims said in a phone interview following the election. "I also want to thank Rickie Corley for being a standup guy and running a clean race."
BOE District 5 Winner: Abigail Morgan-Coggin
Abigail Morgan-Coggin's son Shaw had a request for his mother. If she won the election for the District 5 seat for the Newton County Board of Education, he wanted every Friday to be pizza Friday at school and for the day after Halloween to be declared a school holiday. With her win Tuesday night, she'll be able to take his requests before the rest of the board when she takes office in January.
BOE District 3 Winner: Shakila Henderson-Baker
It was an emotional week for Shakila Henderson-Baker. Although she won the seat for District 3 Newton County Board of Education on Tuesday, she lost her biggest supporter, her father. Henderson-Baker, a Democrat, ran a tight race against Republican Kevin Wade, with Henderson-Baker receiving 4,667 votes and Wade 3,321.
Final numbers for General Election
Governor, Nathan Deal, R 53.1% (Winner) Roy E. Barnes, D 42.9% John H. Monds, L 4.0% U.S. Representative, 7th District Rob Woodall, R 67.1% Doug Heckman, D 32.9% U.S. Representative, 8th District Austin Scott, R 52.7% (Winner) Jim Marshall, D (Incumbent) 47.3% State Senator for 17th District Rick Jeffares, R 64.1% (Winner) Jim Nichols, D 35.9% State Representative, 95th District Rodney Upton, R 40.8% Pamela Dickerson, D 59.2% (Winner) State Representative, 110th District Andrew "Andy" Welch, R 66.4% (Winner) Rudy ...
Final local election results
The following results are the final for election night. Results well become offical Friday. U.S. Representative, 8th District Austin Scott, R - 10939 (Winner) Jim Marshall, D (Incumbent) - 9240 State Senator for 17th District Rick Jeffares, R - 14983 (Winner) Jim Nichols, D - 13175 State Representative, 95th District Rodney Upton, R - 2931 Pamela Dickerson, D - 4478 (Winner) State Representative, 110th District Andrew "Andy" Welch, R - 4193 Rudy Cox, D - ...
Voter turnout good, no problems at polls
Newton County is having good voter turnout and no significant problems have been reported at precincts as of this afternoon said Elections Supervisor Donna Morrison.
Candidates go door to door one last time
Candidates continue to pound the pavement this weekend, canvassing neighborhoods, greeting residents in shopping centers and making the rounds to area churches.
General Election Preview - State Representative 110
Rudy Cox - Democrat Profession: Argosy University professor in education Education: Master's degree in student personnel and counseling from Tuskegee University; Doctorate in education administration from Clark University Website: campaignwindow.com/electrudycox (has no current website) Phone: 678-977-6930 Key Issues: He said in a phone interview that he wants to stem the flow of foreclosures by examining and possibly revising foreclosure law. Rudy Cox did not respond to multiple e-mails seeking answers to the Q&A. Andy Welch ...
Nathan Deal visits Newton County
When asked to simplify Georgia's gubernatorial race, Republican Nathan Deal said he's the best candidate because of his extensive legal and political background and his conservative promise to not increase residents' tax burden. Deal spoke for 15 minutes to a small group of prominent local Republicans at a lunch event Friday at Smiley's Restaurant in Porterdale. The event was hosted by a local committee supporting Deal for governor.
Don't forget: Candidate forum at 6:30 tonight
Candidates in state and country races will discuss the issues at 6 tonight in a forum at the Covington Branch Library on Floyd Street.
The results are in - State Legislature
Tuesday's unofficial runoff returns have determined the party candidates competing in the Nov. 2 general elections. A final tally of ballots will be confirmed at a later date. Results from the races concerning Newton County are as follows as of press time:
The results are in - Newton County Board of Education
The seat for Newton County Board of Education District 1 has been filled and the Democratic ticket decided for District 3.
GOP Gathering
Local Republicans packed into the Historic Courthouse Monday night to listen to gubernatorial candidate Karen Handel, U.S 8th Congressional District candidate Austin Scott and Public Service Commission candidate John Douglas.
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