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A significant shift in leadership has occurred within the Chattooga County Republican Party, following elections held at the Chattooga Senior Center this past Saturday. A large crowd of party members gathered to cast their votes, resulting in the election of a new slate of officers. Meredith Rosson was elected as the new Chair of the Chattooga County Republican Party. Serving alongside her will be Ron Williams and Jimmy Lenderman as Vice Chairs, Kevin Gilliland as Treasurer, and Herb Skelton as Secretary. The election marks a turning point for the local Republican Party, as the previous leadership had implemented several measures that sparked concern amongst Republican voters. A key point of contention was the vetting of candidates for office in 2024, a practice which drew criticism from many local Republicans who felt that the selection of candidates should be left to the voters at the ballot box, not determined by party leaders. Sources within the Chattooga County Republican Party have expressed optimism to WZQZ News that the new leadership will foster a more inclusive and transparent environment for all Republican voters within the county. The hope is that the change will revitalize the party and encourage greater participation from all members.