Dougherty County, Ed Newsome, District 1

Ed is from Albany, Georgia and graduated from Albany High School. He has a bachelor’s degree in business from Georgia Southern University. He and his wife Pam have three children. 

Ed is the owner and CEO of the family business, Albany Air Conditioning and Heating. 

Ed Newsome is currently serving as a Dougherty County Commissioner representing District 1. He was elected in 2020 and is serving his first term. 

As of July 25, 2024, Ed Newsome’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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Ed Newsome

As of July 25, 2024, Larry G. Harris did not have a website or any information online.

Albany Herald, Three of four Albany City Commission incumbents fill out paperwork on first day of qualifying

Larry is a retired radiation dosimetrist.

Larry G. Harris' campaign for county commissioner is his first run for public office.

Advocates for city grants to address economic downturn within the county.

Advocates for outsourcing of certain services.

- Advocates for city grants to address economic downturn within the county.
- Advocates for outsourcing of certain services.

Would like to address speeding tickets in school zones.

Advocates for increased police presence to help deter crime.

- Would like to address speeding tickets in school zones.
- Advocates for increased police presence to help deter crime.

Larry G. Harris

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Dougherty County Commissioner, District 1

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