The race for Georgia House District 12 is set for November, with incumbent Republican Eddie Lumsden of Armuchee facing Democratic challenger Holly Chaney of Trion and the latest campaign finance reports showing a substantial difference in the amount of money available to the two campaigns.
Candidate Holly Chaney recently spoke at a meeting of the Chattooga County Democratic Party, where she answered questions from members and outlined her objectives as a representative for Georgia House District 12.
The Chattooga County Democratic Party will hold its next meeting today at 6 p.m. at the Chattooga County Agricultural Center, located at 33 Middle School Road in Summerville.
The meeting will feature a public forum with Holly Chaney, a candidate for Georgia House District 12. According to organizers, Chaney’s campaign is focused on issues including the cost of living, healthcare access, and support for public education.
In a statement provided by the campaign, Chaney said she believes the best solutions come from listening to the people who live and work in the district and hearing directly about the challenges they face.
Local Democrats are encouraging residents to attend, learn more about the campaign, and participate in discussions about issues affecting the community.
The meeting is open to the public and begins at 6 p.m. today at the Chattooga County Agricultural Center in Summerville.
The Chattooga County Democratic Party will host its next monthly meeting on Monday, June 15, featuring a public forum with Georgia House District 12 candidate Holly Chaney.
The Walker County Board of Commissioners will hold its regular scheduled meeting on Thursday, June 4th at 6:30 p.m. at the Walker County Courthouse Annex IV in LaFayette.
The Chattooga County Democratic Party will hold a meeting on June 15 at 6 p.m. at the Chattooga County Agriculture Center, where members will elect new state delegates and a post seat holder.
Post seat holders serve as the formal governing body of the county party. They are responsible for voting on key committee business, including bylaws changes, budgets, and expenditures. Those elected to these positions serve four-year terms and are expected to be active volunteers within the party.
In addition to selecting a post seat holder, the party will also elect two delegates and one alternate to represent Chattooga County at the 2026 Democratic Party of Georgia State Convention. The convention is scheduled to take place August 1 in Savannah.
Party officials say the elections are open to the public. Anyone interested in becoming a post seat holder, convention delegate, or alternate is encouraged to reach out to the Chattooga County Democratic Party by email at Chattooga.democrats@gmail.com.
The Walker County Board of Commissioners is set to hold its regular monthly meeting Thursday, May 7, at 6:30 p.m. at the Walker County Courthouse Annex in LaFayette.
The Chattooga County Republican Party will host a candidate forum on Saturday, May 9, giving local residents an opportunity to hear from candidates and engage with those running for office.
The event is scheduled from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Chattooga County Memorial Home, located at 818 Memorial Drive in Summerville.
Organizers say the forum will allow candidates to meet with voters and discuss key issues ahead of upcoming elections. A table rental fee of $250 is required for candidates wishing to participate.
Those planning to attend are asked to RSVP by May 2. A $15 registration fee will be collected, which includes lunch.
For more information, contact Chattooga County Republican Party Chairwoman Meredith Rosson at 706-331-5547 or by email at chattoogacountyrepublicanparty@gmail.com.
Chattooga County voters delivered decisive Republican victories in both of Tuesday’s special election runoff races, with Clay Fuller winning the U.S. House District 14 contest and Lanny Thomas capturing the Georgia State Senate District 53 seat. Official Georgia results show Fuller won Chattooga County with 2,546 votes, or 69.81 percent, compared to 1,101 votes, or 30.19 percent, for Democrat Shawn Harris. In the Senate race, Thomas defeated John Bentley “Jack” Zibluk with 2,686 votes, or 74.38 percent, to 925 votes, or 25.62 percent.
Democratic candidate Jack Zibluk has congratulated Republican Lanny Thomas following Tuesday night’s runoff in Georgia’s 53rd State Senate District.
