The Chattooga County Republican Party has undergone a significant leadership change following elections held this past Saturday at the Chattooga County Senior Center. In light of upcoming spring break for local schools, the party has also announced the cancellation of its April 3rd meeting.

A large turnout of party members participated in the elections, resulting in a new slate of officers taking the helm. Meredith Rosson has been elected as the new Chair of the Chattooga County Republican Party. Supporting her will be Ron Williams and Jimmy Lenderman as Vice Chairs, Kevin Gilliland as Treasurer, and Herb Skelton as Secretary. The election signals a shift in direction for the local Republican Party. The previous leadership had implemented controversial measures, including the vetting of potential candidates for the 2024 election cycle. This practice drew criticism from many local Republicans, who believe the selection of candidates should be determined by voters, not party officials.

Sources within the Chattooga County Republican Party are optimistic that the new leadership will cultivate a more inclusive and transparent environment for all Republican voters in the county. The party also plans to move its monthly meetings from the Chattooga County Senior Center to the Chattooga County Ag Building.

With the new leadership in place, and a planned move to a larger venue, the Chattooga County Republican Party hopes to revitalize the organization and encourage greater participation from all its members. The April 3rd meeting, however, has been canceled due to spring break.

Future meeting dates and locations will be announced at a later time.