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Wade Rhodes speaks during the Farm Bureau political forum.

Wade Rhodes speaks during the Farm Bureau political forum.

COUNTY COMMISSION DISTRICT 4: Rhodes wants to invest in youth

Matthew Osborne
Friday, April 26, 2024
   Wade Rhodes has worn many hats in Habersham County over the last 40 years, and he is ready to take his community contributions to another level by challenging Bruce Harkness for his District 4 seat on the Habersham County Board of Commissioners.
Locke Arnold speaks at the Farm Bureau political forum.

Locke Arnold speaks at the Farm Bureau political forum.

COUNTY COMMISSION DISTRICT 5: Arnold hoping this run is the charm

Matthew Osborne
Friday, April 26, 2024
   Locke Arnold cannot even remember how many times he has run for District 5 commissioner, but he will not stop trying to get his message out to the people.    “We have problems,” Arnold said. “We spend too much money that we don’t have. We just raised taxes. We are hiring too many people.
Ty Akins signs paperwork to run for a full term as District 5 Commissioner.

Ty Akins signs paperwork to run for a full term as District 5 Commissioner.

COUNTY COMMISSION DISTRICT 5: Akins running again to finish projects

Matthew Osborne
Friday, April 26, 2024
   Ty Akins is in his second year as chairman of the Habersham County Board of Commissioners, but he is hoping to serve one full term representing District 5.    “I didn’t do a full term to begin with, and I would like to serve one full term,” Akins said.
District 5 challengers Locke Arnold (left) and Gisela McGugan participate in the Farm Bureau political forum on Tuesday night.

District 5 challengers Locke Arnold (left) and Gisela McGugan participate in the Farm Bureau political forum on Tuesday night.

Forum brings candidates to the people as early voting dawns

Matthew Osborne
Friday, April 26, 2024
District 4 County Commissioner candidates Bruce Harkness and Wade Rhodes were so excited to talk to the people Tuesday night that they often blew through the red light.
Kelly Woodall speaks at the Farm Bureau political forum.

Kelly Woodall speaks at the Farm Bureau political forum.

COUNTY COMMISSION DISTRICT 1: Woodall wants to monitor county spending

News Staff
Friday, April 26, 2024
   Kelly Woodall has been involved in business and economic development for most of his adult life, and he wants to bring a fiscal conservative platform to the county commission.    “Government should be the last option not the first,” Woodall said.