Inaugural ball in Social Circle

If you're longing to attend an inaugural ball this year but don't see yourself being able to make it up to Washington, DC, don't fret – the Walton County Democratic Party has got you covered.

January 03, 2009 | Rachel Oswald | Election 2008

Martin looks to oust Chambliss

MILLEDGEVILLE - Democrat Jim Martin has heard it before: he's too nice to win the big election. But the mild-mannered former state lawmaker has already surprised many by forcing his way into a runoff with Sen. Saxby Chambliss, an incumbent who once seemed invincible.

December 10, 2008 | By Shannon McCaffrey Associated Press Writer | Election 2008

Chambliss battles for political survival

GAINESVILLE - A parade of political heavyweights came to Gainesville Wednesday to stump for U.S. Sen. Saxby Chambliss, R-Ga.

December 10, 2008 | Harris Blackwood The Gainesville Times | Election 2008

Newton election results certified

With 24 out of 24 precincts reporting, the election results have now been certified by the Newton County Board of Elections. The only county race that had a chance of changing because of close voter margins - the sheriff's race - has not changed. Lt. Ezell Brown remains the sheriff-elect.

November 18, 2008 | Rachel Oswald | Election 2008

Obama, Dems make history in Newton

Tuesday night was a turning point for Newton County in a number of ways. Not only did voters elect their first female county chair but they also elected the county's first black sheriff.

November 17, 2008 | Rachel Oswald | Election 2008

State upset with Fulton County election officials

ATLANTA - Georgia Secretary of State Karen Handel plans to report Fulton County officials to the state election board for sending workers home with thousands of ballots still uncounted. Handel says the Fulton County tallying of more than 30,000 absentee ballots could have been finished had workers not left early Wednesday morning to rest. Fulton County election officials say the workers were exhausted and needed a break from the counting.

November 17, 2008 | The Associated Press | Election 2008

Morgan wins commission chair with strong showing

After a long absence from the seats of Newton County power, the Democrats came back with a surprising vengeance.

November 16, 2008 | Rachel Oswald | Election 2008

Brown wins sheriff's seat in closely contested race

Though the race was close from the beginning the unofficial results without final absentee ballets from the Newton County Board of Election show that Newton County Sheriff's Lt. Ezell Brown will be the next sheriff of Newton County.

November 16, 2008 | Amber Pittman | Election 2008

Georgia federal and state election results

President of the United States (96% of precincts reporting)

November 16, 2008 | Staff Report | Election 2008

Obama triumphs, will be first black US president

WASHINGTON (AP) - Barack Obama was elected the nation's first black president Tuesday night in a historic triumph that overcame racial barriers as old as America itself. The son of a black father from Kenya and a white mother from Kansas, the Democratic senator from Illinois sealed his victory by defeating Republican Sen. John McCain in a string of wins in hard-fought battleground states - Ohio, Florida, Virginia and Iowa.

November 15, 2008 | By DAVID ESPO AP Special Correspondent | Election 2008

Congressman seeks 9th term, runs against Iraq veteran

Though his opponent is a moderate Democrat and a veteran of the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, all signs point to Rep. John Linder (R-GA) comfortably coasting to his ninth term representing the 7th district in the U.S. House of Representatives.

November 12, 2008 | Rachel Oswald | Election 2008

GOP incumbent faces Democratic newcomer in Dist. 2 BOE race

&emsp;The seat for District 2 member of the Newton County Board of Education is up for grabs and incumbent Rickie Corley (R) is defending his seat of nearly 12 years against newcomer Eddie Johnson (D).

November 10, 2008 | Amber Pittman | Election 2008

Campaign season winds down

With only a few more days to go before the 2008 election season comes to a close, the presidential campaigns in Newton County are getting ready for one last weekend get-out-the-vote push before Tuesday. Jennifer Gordon, field director of South DeKalb, Rockdale and Newton counties for the Obama campaign, said the campaign will be phone-banking and canvassing this weekend.

November 10, 2008 | Rachel Oswald | Election 2008

Candidates Sound off

The 2008 Candidates' Forum sponsored by The Covington News, The Covington/Newton County Chamber of Commerce and the Newton County Farm Bureau featured 17 of the 18 candidates running for local and state offices in Newton County.

November 08, 2008 | Rachel Oswald | Election 2008

Candidates' forum well attended by hopefuls, voters

&emsp;State Sen. John Douglas (R-Social Circle) defended the Georgia General Assembly's performance over the last two years and blamed the recent state's legislative woes on bad relations between the Senate and the House of Representatives.