Town Hall Political Forum coming up Monday

A reminder that the Toccoa-Stephens County Chamber of Commerce/WNEG Town Hall Political Forum will take place on Monday at 5:30 p.m. 

The event, held at the Historic Ritz Theatre, 1666 West Doyle Street in Toccoa, will give residents an opportunity to hear from candidates in the upcoming City of Toccoa municipal election. 

Candidates expected to participate include:

Michelle Jamieson and Gary Cortellino, who are vying for the seat on the Toccoa City Commission left vacant by the passing of commissioner Jennette Jamieson; Billy Chism and Ron Matheson, who are running for Post 2, currently held by Mayor David Austin, who is not running for reelection, and Post 4 incumbent Gail Fry, who is facing candidate Lenwood Cannon. 

Terry Carter, who is running unopposed for reelection to his post 1 seat, will not participate in the forum, nor will incumbent Mark Gearhart or candidates Michael O-Barr or Keith Merritt who are running for seats on the Martin Town Council. Harold Alexander, who is running unopposed for Mayor of Martin, is also not expected to participate in the forum. 

WNEG News will broadcast the event, and will livestream the forum on the WNEG Facebook page. 

For more information about the Town Hall event, contact the Toccoa-Stephens County Chamber of Commerce at (706) 886-2132.