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Annie Sutton

Annie Sutton

Sutton, Turner qualify for mayor’s race

Stephanie Hill
Thursday, January 30, 2020
Two candidates for Cleveland mayor had emerged as the special election qualifying period neared its end. Annie Sutton and Josh Turner officially entered the race Monday. No one else had registered  on Wednesday, Jan. 29, with the three-day qualifying period set to end at 4:30 p.m.
Annie Sutton

Annie Sutton

Sutton, Turner qualify for mayor race

Stephanie Hill
Monday, January 27, 2020
Cleveland City Council member Annie Sutton qualified to run for mayor on Monday, Jan. 27. In doing so, Sutton turned in her resignation letter as Ward 2 council member. In a letter, she thanks Cleveland residents for their support during her time on the council.
Qualifying for the City of Cleveland mayoral candidates begins today.

Qualifying for the City of Cleveland mayoral candidates begins today.

Qualifying for Cleveland Mayor race begins today

News Staff
Monday, January 27, 2020
Qualifying for the City of Cleveland mayoral candidates begins today, Monday, Jan. 27, and will be held through Wednesday, Jan. 29, at Cleveland City Hall from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 2 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. each day. There is a $138 qualifying fee.
Aaron Autry

Aaron Autry

Autry aims to be next sheriff

Wayne Hardy
Thursday, January 23, 2020
Aaron Autry believes his depth of experience and vision for proactive law enforcement will help him serve White County as its next sheriff.
There are many local positions up for re-election this year.

There are many local positions up for re-election this year.

2020 Election information

News Staff
Tuesday, January 21, 2020
Listed below are the local positions up for re-election and the incumbents. Also posted are links to candidates who have announced their plans to run.
Randall Townley

Randall Townley

Townley to seek probate judge seat

Stephanie Hill
Thursday, January 16, 2020
Another candidate has announced plans to run for White County probate judge. Randall Townley says he is seeking the office because he wants serve. “That’s what brings me here – my service to the people and the way I’ve worked in the communities,” Townley said.
Josh Turner

Josh Turner

Josh Turner to run for Cleveland mayor

Wayne Hardy
Thursday, January 16, 2020
White County native Josh Turner plans to run for Cleveland mayor. He made a formal announcement Tuesday, Jan. 14., with qualifying for the special election set to begin in about two weeks. “I love my hometown. I’m invested in Cleveland’s success and I want it to be all it can be.
Georgia’s recent change in voting machines will come with added costs for holding elections.

Georgia’s recent change in voting machines will come with added costs for holding elections.

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County approves up to $55,000 for election equipment purchase

Wayne Hardy
Thursday, January 9, 2020
Georgia’s recent change in voting machines will come with added costs for holding elections. As White County prepares for wholesale changes in voting equipment, officials face additional purchases to address security and accessory needs for balloting. At its Monday, Jan.
Don Ferguson

Don Ferguson

Ferguson to run for probate judge

Stephanie Hill
Thursday, January 9, 2020
White County attorney Don Ferguson has announced his plans to run for probate judge in 2020. Ferguson has been practicing law since 1993, all of that time being in White County.
A special election to select a new mayor will be Tuesday, March 24.

A special election to select a new mayor will be Tuesday, March 24.

New mayor to be elected in March

Stephanie Hill
Thursday, January 9, 2020
Cleveland has set a special election to select a new mayor, following the recent resignation of Shan Ash. The special election will be Tuesday, March 24, as approved by the Cleveland City Council at its Monday, Jan. 6, meeting. Voting will take place that day from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.