DECISION 2008
July 15 RABUN PRIMARY ELECTION RESULTS
(Unofficial until certified by Election Superintendent)
Sheriff
R-Frank Andrews 1288 (68%) D-Mike Carnes 1058 (51%)
R-Tony Free 395 (21%) D-Marty Talley 583 (28%)
R-Randy McDonald 24 (11%) D- James Blalock 180 (9%)
D-Delano Kilby 155 (7%)
D- Cory Justus 95 (5%)
Tax Commissioner
D-Sandy Smith 1045 (48%)
D-David Parker 862 (40%)
D-Norma Jordan 251(12%)
Runoff election will be August 5. Winner will face Republican John Boshart in November.
Coroner
D-Sam Beck 1539 (71%)
D-Clint Harbin (29%)
No republican opposition, meaning Beck will be the next coroner.
County Commissioner Post 1
R-Nannette Curran 899 (55%) D-Will Nichols 1471 (68%)
R-Cary Thomas 733 (45%) D-Pat Marcellino, Sr. 691 (32%)
County Commissioner Post 2
D-Tom Garrison 1025 (52%)
D-Steve Wilson 958 (48%)
No republican opposition, meaning Garrison will be the next commissioner post 2.
Board of Education Post 3
R-Davis Bauman 1196 (69%)
R-Danny Flory 549 (31%)
Bauman will face Democrat Woody Blalock in November.
UNCONTESTED RACES
Current Clerk of Superior Court Holly Henry Perry is unopposed and will remain at her position.
Mountain Judicial Circuit District Attorney Brian Rickman is unopposed.
Current Board of Education member David Smith is unopposed for post 5. Member Wayne Stephens is also unopposed for his post 1 Board of Education.
OTHER FACTS:
*RUNOFF ELECTION DAY: Tuesday, August 5 (if necessary)
*GENERAL ELECTION DAY: Tuesday, November 4
*Current Probate Judge Lillian Garrett is being challenged by Anthony “Bear” Welch. The position is non-partisan and will be decided in November.
*County Commissioner Post 3 will be decided in November between republican Katheryn Granberg and Democrat Neal Williams.
*GA State Representative 8th District-Democrat and incumbent Charles Jenkins will face republican Stephen Allison in the General Election.
GA State Senator District 50: A runoff election will take place between Nancy Schaefer (I) and Jim Butterworth.
CANDIDATE CONTACT INFORMATION
For Sheriff:
Frank W. Andrews, Jr. - R
92 Whetrock Lane
Lakemont Ga. 30552
706-782-4536
706-778-4314
Michael Leonard Carnes - D
P.O. Box 185
Tiger Ga. 30576
706-782-2382
For Clerk Of Superior Court:
Holly E. Henry - Perry - D
P.O. Box 705
Clayton Ga. 30525
706-782-7927
For Tax Commissioner:
David Larry Parker - D
427 Ida Welborn Rd.
Clayton Ga. 30525
706-490-1722
John D. Boshart - R
P.O. Box 7
Mountain City Ga. 30562
706-782-0343
Sandy J. Smith - D
P.O. Box 136
Clayton Ga. 30525
706-782-2365
For Coroner:
Samuel Robert Beck - D
28 Birchtree Lane / P.O. Box 1691
Clayton Ga. 30525
706-782-2026
706-782-9599 W
For Board Of Commissioners, Post 1:
Nannette Carter Curvah - R
P.O. Box 32
Dillard Ga. 30537
706-746-6296
Will Henry Nichols - D
370 Silverside Trail
Tiger Ga. 30576
706-782-7798
706-490-5556
For Board Of Commissioners, Post 2:
Tom Garrison - D
40 Devonshire Lane/ P.O. Box 272
Mountain City Ga. 30562
706-746-5034 W
706-746-5127
For Board Of Commissioners, Post 3:
Douglas Neal Williams - D
13 Jeff Ramey Rd.
Clayton Ga. 30525
706-782-1304
Katheryn S. Granberg - R
249 Merrydale Ln. # D
Clayton, Ga. 30525
706-212-0349
For Board Of Education, Post 1:
Wayne Stephens - R
71 Orme St.
Clayton GA 30525
706-782-4188
706-782-4014 wk
For Board Of Education, Post 3:
Davis Bauman - R
PO Box 1609
Clayton GA 30525
706-782-4051
706-782-7500 wk
Kevin Woodrow Blalock - D
40 Tiger Springs Court
Tiger, Ga. 30576
P.O. Box 1406
Clayton Ga. 30525
706-782-0945
For Board Of Education, Post 5:
J. David Smith - D
14 Moses Rd
Rabun Gap GA 30568
706-746-6911
706-782-4285 wk