A packed house at last night's General Election Forum at the Dandee Denson Shrine Auditorium Thursday night. Candidates for Sheriff, Sole County Commissioner and State House Representatives fielded questions from representatives of the Summerville News, Sky 21, and Am1180. All candidates spoke to the audience at the end of the forum. Sheriff's candidate James Dawson, a republican said being sheriff isn't something you learn but something you're born with. He said he would protect the citizens of the county with a department that would respect the citizens. His Democratic challenger Mark Schrader said it's his goal to utilize 19 years of law enforcement experience and if elected sheriff he will earn the respect and trust of the county's residents, not demand it.

Republican Candidate for Sole Commissioner Dewayne Dawson said regardless of political affiliation, we all need to come together and work together. Incumbant Commissioner, Democrat, Jason Winters said "Jason Winters is not afraid to focus on the tough issues." Incumbant State Representative Barbara Massey Reece, A Democrat told those in attendance that she has worked very hard in the past to represent the voter's opinion and not her agenda, the agenda of a party, or the agenda of a special group. Her Republican challger Eddie Lumsden who is from Floyd County, told the crowd, I am not from here but I have worked in the county for 25 years and am concerned about the county and will be interested and available to his constituents if elected to the post.