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Government
Harrell and Laughinghouse Lead in Votes: Runoff Set for August 8th
While voter turnout was low in Forsyth County, election excitement was at an all-time high, as numbers trickled in all evening from the various polls across the county, eventually reflecting numbers that would result in a runoff for the two incumbant commissioners...
Jul 19, 2006
Both Incumbent Commissioners Face Runoff
Voter turnout was low with less than 14,000 votes cast, leaving Jack Conway and Charlie Laughinghouse with a runoff election August 8th...
Jul 18, 2006
Notice Regarding July 14th Public Hearing
The Board of Commissioners voted to postpone the hearing of Zoning Application #3286...
Jul 17, 2006
A Critical Vote on Tuesday
The election on Tuesday is critical for the future of Forsyth County. Will the citizens gain control of their government or will the big money from outside win the day again?...
Jul 17, 2006
Activist Judiciaries Rule Against Photo I.D. Twice in One Day
Responding to Wednesday's rulings by both the Georgia Supreme Court and Judge Harold Murphy, halting the enforcement of Georgia's voter photo I.D. law for next week's Primary Election, Senator Bill Stephens has vowed to pursue legislation creating a Constituional Amendment protecting the photo I.D. requirement...
Jul 13, 2006
Stephens Camp Reveals Contribution Figures from Disclosure Reports
"I am the only candidate showing diversity both in terms of numbers of contributors and geographic distribution of those givers, particularly in the more conservative out-state areas where Georgia statewide elections are traditionally decided."...
Jul 12, 2006
Early Voting Off to a Good Start
Forsyth County residents are taking advantage of the early voting option...
Jul 11, 2006
Commissioner Dave Richard Challenges Pam Bowman to Prove Campaign Claims
In a recent string of campaign literature, District 1 commission candidate Pam Bowman stated that Incumbent Charlie Laughinghouse has voted "NO" to every major initiave to solve the county's problems. Commissioner Richard has issued a challenge to Pam Bowman to prove these claims...
Jul 9, 2006
Breaking News: Superior Court Judge Westmoreland Issues Ruling on Georgia's Voter ID Law
Superior Court Judge Melvin Westmoreland of Fulton County has ruled in favor of Former Governor Roy Barnes’ plaintiffs, who challenged Georgia’s voter ID law...
Jul 7, 2006
Senator Bill Stephens Comments on Decision of Fulton County Judge to Prevent Enforcement of Photo ID Law
"As co-author of the photo ID legislation, I am deeply disappointed by today’s decision by Fulton County Superior Court Judge Melvin Westmoreland to bar the state from requiring voters to show photo identification at the polls for the July 18 Primary election."...
Jul 7, 2006
Water Deal Reached with Alabama and Florida
The agreement was the first time in 16 years that the states have reached a binding agreement, even for a short period of time, on how to manage the basin...
Jul 6, 2006
Three Voting Precincts Change Locations
Voting precincts for Coal Mountain, Midway and Otwell have moved to new locations and will be in place for the upcoming elections...
Jul 5, 2006
Survey Shows Handel Leads in GOP Race for Secretary of State
Insider Advantage/Majority Opinion conducted a political survey last week and released the results today...
Jul 3, 2006
Road Rally for Commissioner Candidate Harrell Gets Commuters Involved
Supporters of Commissioner hopeful Jim Harrell -- many from the Midway area -- feel that we must return to responsible growth and reduce traffic to preserve the quality of life in Forsyth County...
Jun 28, 2006
