http://independentmail.com/news/elections/?partner=RSSAnderson Independent Mail Stories: 2008 Electionsen-uselectionshttp://independentmail.com/news/2008/nov/05/several-incumbents-retain-seats-hart-county-ga-ele/?partner=RSSContested Hart County races in Tuesday’s election included those for seats on the county commission and board of education as well as for the positions of clerk of superior court and chief magistrate. Wed, 05 Nov 2008 18:37:00 -0000urn:publicid:independentmail.com:news-Story-39825-733351elections/ga/local-governmentMJ Kneiser/WLHR FM-92.1/Special to the Independent-MailHART COUNTYSeveral incumbents retain seats in Hart County, Ga., electionsAnderson Independent Mailseveral-incumbents-retain-seats-hart-county-ga-eleurn:publicid:independentmail.com:news-Story-39825-733351Change0Usablehttp://independentmail.com/news/2008/jul/15/elbert-county-election-results/?partner=RSSIncumbent Elbert County Sheriff Barry L. Haston beat challenger Melvin Andrews with 57.6 percent of the votes in a Democratic primary Tuesday. Wed, 16 Jul 2008 02:50:00 -0000urn:publicid:independentmail.com:news-Story-36054-733238elections/ga/local-governmentCraig StanleyELBERT COUNTYElbert County sheriff wins primaryAnderson Independent Mailelbert-county-election-resultsurn:publicid:independentmail.com:news-Story-36054-733238Change0Usablehttp://independentmail.com/news/2008/jul/15/incumbents-re-elected-franklin-county/?partner=RSSIncumbent Franklin County Stevie Thomas won a primary battle Tuesday against his Democratic Party challengers Lee Brawner and Tom Kelley. Wed, 16 Jul 2008 02:48:00 -0000urn:publicid:independentmail.com:news-Story-36050-733238elections/ga/local-governmentMJ Kneiser/WLHR FM-92.1/Special to the Independent-MailFRANKLIN COUNTYIncumbent sheriff wins primary in Franklin CountyAnderson Independent Mailincumbents-re-elected-franklin-countyurn:publicid:independentmail.com:news-Story-36050-733238Change0Usablehttp://independentmail.com/news/2008/jul/15/stephens-county-election-results/?partner=RSSRandy Shirley and Jimmy Mize will face off in November for Stephens County sheriff. maxwellb@independentmail.com (Brad Maxwell)Wed, 16 Jul 2008 02:31:00 -0000urn:publicid:independentmail.com:news-Story-36052-733238elections/ga/local-governmentBrad MaxwellStephens CountyShirley, Mize win primaries in Stephens County sheriff’s race Anderson Independent Mailstephens-county-election-resultsurn:publicid:independentmail.com:news-Story-36052-733238Change0Usablehttp://independentmail.com/news/2008/oct/24/candidates-congressional-seat-debate-sunday-georgi/?partner=RSS The two candidates for the Georgia 10th Congressional District seat will meet less then 10 days before the election. Sat, 25 Oct 2008 03:13:00 -0000urn:publicid:independentmail.com:news-Story-39447-733339elections/ga/congressRobin Dake, WNEG AM-630/Special to the Independent-MailLocalCandidates for congressional seat to debate Sunday in GeorgiaAnderson Independent Mailcandidates-congressional-seat-debate-sunday-georgiurn:publicid:independentmail.com:news-Story-39447-733339Change0Usablehttp://independentmail.com/news/2007/apr/27/ten-candidates-vie-10th-congressional-seat/?partner=RSSTen Georgia candidates paid the required qualifying fee of $4,950 this week to run for the 10th Congressional District seat, formerly held by Charlie Norwood. Fri, 27 Apr 2007 23:40:00 -0000urn:publicid:independentmail.com:news-Story-17781-732793elections/ga/congressBY M.J. KNEISER WNEG radioLocalTen candidates vie for 10th Congressional seatAnderson Independent Mailten-candidates-vie-10th-congressional-seaturn:publicid:independentmail.com:news-Story-17781-732793Change0Usablehttp://independentmail.com/news/2008/aug/06/butterworth-wins-run--election-georgia-senate-dist/?partner=RSSButterworth won over incumbent state Sen. Nancy Schaefer by a 62 percent to 37 percent margin in a runoff election Tuesday. Wed, 06 Aug 2008 20:18:00 -0000urn:publicid:independentmail.com:news-Story-36734-733260elections/ga/statehouseMJ Kneiser/WLHR FM-92.1/Special to the Independent-MailLocalButterworth wins runoff election for Georgia Senate District 50 seatAnderson Independent Mailbutterworth-wins-run--election-georgia-senate-disturn:publicid:independentmail.com:news-Story-36734-733260Change0Usablehttp://independentmail.com/news/2008/jun/26/georgia-state-senate-district-50-seat-candidates-s/?partner=RSSCandidates discussed public education in Georgia, among other issues. Fri, 27 Jun 2008 01:34:00 -0000urn:publicid:independentmail.com:news-Story-35439-733219elections/ga/statehouseCharlie Bauder, WNEG AM-630/Special to the Independent-MailLocalGeorgia State Senate District 50 seat candidates speak about their views at forumAnderson Independent Mailgeorgia-state-senate-district-50-seat-candidates-surn:publicid:independentmail.com:news-Story-35439-733219Change0Usablehttp://independentmail.com/news/2008/apr/24/schaefer-back-race-senate-seat-georgia/?partner=RSSSchaefer previously had planned a run for Congress against U.S. Rep. Paul Broun Fri, 25 Apr 2008 02:48:00 -0000urn:publicid:independentmail.com:news-Story-33147-733156elections/ga/statehouseCharlie Bauder, WNEG AM-630/Special to the Independent-MailStephens CountySchaefer back in the race for Senate seat in GeorgiaAnderson Independent Mailschaefer-back-race-senate-seat-georgiaurn:publicid:independentmail.com:news-Story-33147-733156Change0Usablehttp://independentmail.com/news/2008/apr/12/state-sen-schaefer-withdraws-10th-district-race-ge/?partner=RSSA state senator from Habersham County in Georgia has dropped out of the race for former U.S. Rep. Charlie Norwood's seat. Sat, 12 Apr 2008 17:27:00 -0000urn:publicid:independentmail.com:news-Story-32665-733144elections/ga/statehouseBy Elaine Irvin/Special to the Independent-MailClarkesvilleState Sen. Schaefer withdraws from 10th District race in GeorgiaAnderson Independent Mailstate-sen-schaefer-withdraws-10th-district-race-geurn:publicid:independentmail.com:news-Story-32665-733144Change0Usablehttp://independentmail.com/news/2007/jun/07/candidates-beg-fair-taxes/?partner=RSSSix Republicans and lone Libertarian running for Georgia’s 10th district U.S. House of Representatives want to junk the whole federal income tax system and replace it with a 23 percent federal retail sales tax. Fri, 08 Jun 2007 02:09:00 -0000urn:publicid:independentmail.com:news-Story-19380-732834elections/ga/statehouseBY CLINT BOWEN Special to the Anderson Independent-MailLocalCandidates beg for fair taxesAnderson Independent Mailcandidates-beg-fair-taxesurn:publicid:independentmail.com:news-Story-19380-732834Change0Usablehttp://independentmail.com/news/2008/dec/16/stephens-elementary-schools-named-distinguished-li/?partner=RSSToccoa, Liberty and Eastanolle elementary schools are winners in an annual state award. Tue, 16 Dec 2008 19:46:00 -0000urn:publicid:independentmail.com:news-Story-41381-733392elections/ga/local-educationBy Robin Dake/WNEG Radio AM 630/Special to the Independent-MailTOCCOA, Ga.Stephens elementary schools named to Distinguished listAnderson Independent Mailstephens-elementary-schools-named-distinguished-liurn:publicid:independentmail.com:news-Story-41381-733392Change733392Usablehttp://independentmail.com/news/2008/dec/08/hart-county-school-board-considers-tougher-tobacco/?partner=RSSHart County's school board is expected to approve a tougher policy on tobacco use next month. titus.ledbetter@independentmail.com (Titus Ledbetter III)Tue, 09 Dec 2008 01:47:00 -0000urn:publicid:independentmail.com:news-Story-41086-733384elections/ga/local-educationTitus Ledbetter IIIHART COUNTYHart County school board considers tougher tobacco policy Anderson Independent Mailhart-county-school-board-considers-tougher-tobaccourn:publicid:independentmail.com:news-Story-41086-733384Change0Usablehttp://independentmail.com/news/2008/oct/20/hart-franklin-schools-may-catch-funding-break/?partner=RSSSchool systems in Franklin and Hart counties could soon be getting some help from Georgia Gov. Sonny Perdue. Mon, 20 Oct 2008 17:53:00 -0000urn:publicid:independentmail.com:news-Story-39250-733335elections/ga/local-educationBy MJ Kneiser 92.1 WLHR-FM Special to the Independent-MailLAVONIAHart, Franklin schools may catch funding breakAnderson Independent Mailhart-franklin-schools-may-catch-funding-breakurn:publicid:independentmail.com:news-Story-39250-733335Change0Usablehttp://independentmail.com/news/2008/may/06/twenty-two-hart-county-candidates-qualify-election/?partner=RSSSome 22 people have filed for races in Hart County; several officials are unopposed. Tue, 06 May 2008 20:26:00 -0000urn:publicid:independentmail.com:news-Story-33558-733168elections/ga/local-educationBy Elaine Irvin/Special to the Independent-MailHARTWELLTwenty-two Hart County candidates qualify for electionsAnderson Independent Mailtwenty-two-hart-county-candidates-qualify-electionurn:publicid:independentmail.com:news-Story-33558-733168Change0Usablehttp://independentmail.com/news/2008/apr/17/stephens-county-school-board-member-payne-not-seek/?partner=RSSGeorge Payne, an at-large member of the school board, said Tuesday that it is time for him to move on from the board. Thu, 17 Apr 2008 21:14:00 -0000urn:publicid:independentmail.com:news-Story-32873-733149elections/ga/local-educationRobin Dake, WNEG AM-630/Special to the Independent-MailStephens CountyStephens County school board member Payne not seeking re-electionAnderson Independent Mailstephens-county-school-board-member-payne-not-seekurn:publicid:independentmail.com:news-Story-32873-733149Change0Usablehttp://independentmail.com/news/2008/nov/05/sales-tax-fails-anderson-county-now-what/?partner=RSSWith the defeat of a capital projects sales tax proposal, municipalities throughout Anderson County are wondering where the money will come from to complete needed projects in their areas. careyme@independentmail.com (Liz Carey)Thu, 06 Nov 2008 03:19:00 -0000urn:publicid:independentmail.com:news-Story-39843-733351elections/sc/local-governmentLiz CareyANDERSON COUNTYSales tax fails in Anderson County, now what?Anderson Independent Mailsales-tax-fails-anderson-county-now-whaturn:publicid:independentmail.com:news-Story-39843-733351Change0Usablehttp://independentmail.com/news/2008/nov/05/crout-elected-mayor-williamston/?partner=RSSElectoral races were decided Tuesday in several Anderson municipalities. titus.ledbetter@independentmail.com (Titus Ledbetter III)Thu, 06 Nov 2008 03:10:00 -0000urn:publicid:independentmail.com:news-Story-39841-733351elections/sc/local-governmentTitus Ledbetter IIIANDERSON COUNTYCrout elected mayor of WilliamstonAnderson Independent Mailcrout-elected-mayor-williamstonurn:publicid:independentmail.com:news-Story-39841-733351Change0Usablehttp://independentmail.com/news/2008/nov/04/oconee-county-treasurer/?partner=RSSCornelius challenged as Constitution candidate Wed, 05 Nov 2008 04:50:00 -0000urn:publicid:independentmail.com:news-Story-39804-733350elections/sc/local-governmentRay ChandlerOCONEE COUNTYNowell keeps Oconee treasurer's postAnderson Independent Mailoconee-county-treasurerurn:publicid:independentmail.com:news-Story-39804-733350Change733350Usable