2023 Georgia Local Elections

2023 Georgia Local Elections Runoff

The Newman Times-Herald, Sharpsburg candidates discuss community needs

Cameron is a lifelong resident of Sharpsburg, growing up on Terrentine Road. He has an associate's degree in business management from Gordon State College.

Cameron is currently a Service Technician for Southern Pump and Tank Company.

Cameron Cole Hyde’s campaign for city council member is his first entry into politics.

As of October 4, 2023, Cameron Cole Hyde did not have a website or any information online.

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Advocates for the old playground in Staley Park to be reinstalled either through city funding or grants.

Wants the downtown area of Sharpsburg to host family activities and other events more often.

Stated that “it is important [for the city] to use what money does come in wisely”.

- Advocates for the old playground in Staley Park to be reinstalled either through city funding or grants.
- Wants the downtown area of Sharpsburg to host family activities and other events more often.
- Stated that “it is important [for the city] to use what money does come in wisely”.

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Cameron Cole Hyde

Cameron is a lifelong resident of Sharpsburg, growing up on Terrentine Road. He has an Associate's degree in business management from Gordon State College.

As of October 4, 2023, Cameron Cole Hyde did not have a website and did not complete our questionnaire.

- Stated that “it is important [for the city] to use what money does come in wisely”.
- Wants the downtown area of Sharpsburg to host family activities and other events more often.
- Advocates for the old playground in Staley Park to be reinstalled either through city funding or grants.

The Newnan Times-Herald, Sharpsburg candidates discuss community needs

Polly is 92 years old and moved to Sharpsburg in 1999, captivated by the historic home she now resides in. For the past 17 years, she has maintained a newsletter that focuses on local events. She holds a bachelor’s degree in business and education from the University of South Carolina and a specialist degree in education from Georgia State University.

Polly is a retired teacher, previously teaching at both Newnan and East Coweta high schools.

Polly Garlington was formerly a city council member, representing Post 4. She was first elected in 2016 and was in office for two terms.

As of October 4, 2023, Polly Garlington did not have a website or any information online.

Wants the old playground in Staley Park to be reinstalled.

Believes that council members need to be held more accountable for the number of council meetings missed.

Plans to clarify the town ordinances dealing with conflict of interest and add language about absenteeism.

Wants more residents to be involved in making decisions about the town by serving on boards and commissions.

Suggested that the city might need to start considering providing insurance to its employees as an effort to support employee retention in December 2022.

Stated that “there needs to be some outreach to the residents now to try to redevelop the saying in the town: The streets are where old friends meet”.

- Wants the old playground in Staley Park to be reinstalled.
- Believes that council members need to be held more accountable for the number of council meetings missed.
- Plans to clarify the town ordinances dealing with conflict of interest and add language about absenteeism.
- Wants more residents to be involved in making decisions about the town by serving on boards and commissions.
- Suggested that the city might need to start considering providing insurance to its employees as an effort to support employee retention in December 2022.
- Stated that “there needs to be some outreach to the residents now to try to redevelop the saying in the town: The streets are where old friends meet”.

Wants the help of the Department of Transportation to reduce speed limits in busy areas of town.

Expresses concerns with traffic, particularly for children getting on and off school buses.

- Wants the help of the Department of Transportation to reduce speed limits in busy areas of town.
- Expresses concerns with traffic, particularly for children getting on and off school buses.

Polly Garlington

As of October 4, 2023, Polly Garlington did not have a website and did not complete our questionnaire.

- City council members work together with the rest of city council to set and implement city policy. 
- City council is tasked with ensuring the health, comfort, and safety of residents of the city 
- City council members work with the mayor to govern city departments, such as the police department, fire department, transportation department, and parks and recreation department. 
- City council members represent either the whole city or residents of a specific district. 
- Most city council members in Georgia are elected in odd years to four year terms. Elections are nonpartisan. 

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City Council Member, Post 4

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