The Chattooga County Democratic Party hosted the 18th Annual Jefferson-Jackson Dinner last night at the Chattooga Civic Center. Business went underway as Party Leader Tim Shiflett hosted the events. Ollie Cash and Claude Baker were both inducted into the Chattooga County Democratic Hall of Fame. Pam Albert was awarded Democrat of the Year. The Susan Kellett Jones Service Award was presented to Clemmie Walker Black.

Several statewide political candidates were in attendance: Greg Hecht, candidate for Attorney General, Valarie Wilson, candidate for State School Superintendent, and Jason Carter, candidate for Governor of Georgia. Each candidate spoke and focused on many of the same issues, from ethics to unemployment, and most importantly education. Senator Carter explained a two part plan for education development and in turn, economic development. Senator Carter wants to A. create a separate education budget and B. to instill a vision of what education is, focusing on growing the teacher workforce, which has suffered a loss of 9,000 employees due to cuts. 

AM 1180 had an exclusive interview with Senator Carter focusing on his plans for education, unemployment, and the economy. The interview will air Monday morning after the 8AM news and will be re-broadcast on Monday following the Trading Post program in the noon hour.