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April 8, 2026

Chattooga County Delivers Strong Republican Wins In Both Runoff Races

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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.

April 7, 2026

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Election Day Underway in Chattooga County for Special Election Runoff

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Today is Election Day in Chattooga County as voters head to the polls for a Special Election runoff to fill unexpired terms in both the U.S. House of Representatives and the Georgia State Senate.

March 19, 2026

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Update Released on Health of State Senate Candidate Lanny Thomas

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An update has been released on the health and campaign status of Republican State Senate candidate and former Trion Mayor Lanny Thomas following a recent medical emergency.

February 16, 2026

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Advance Voting Starts Today in Special Election for 53rd State Senate District

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Voters across Northwest Georgia can begin casting ballots today in a special election to fill the vacant Georgia State Senate District 53 seat following the resignation of Colton Moore, who stepped down to run for U.S. Congress after the vacancy created by former Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene’s resignation.

February 4, 2026

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State Senator Raises Concerns Over Data Center Incentives in Georgia

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State Senator Chuck Hufstetler, a Republican from Rome, says lawmakers are taking a closer look at the rapid growth of data centers across Georgia, calling it one of the most pressing economic and infrastructure issues facing the state.

November 27, 2025

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Former Commissioner Blake Elsberry Announces Bid for State Senate

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Former Chattooga County Sole Commissioner Blake Elsberry has announced his intention to run for the Georgia State Senate in the 53rd District, releasing a public statement outlining his decision and priorities. The announcement comes after Senator Colton Moore signaled interest in running for Congress, opening the door for a new candidate in the district.