DeKalb Commission candidates debate crime and integrity
Candidates in a runoff for a key seat on the DeKalb County Board of Commissioners debated Tuesday over how best to reduce crime and hold government accountable.
Greg Adams, an Emory University police officer, and Randal Mangham, faced off in the only candidate forum before next Tuesday's election for Super District 7, which covers 350,000 residents in the eastern half of the county.
Adams emphasized his law enforcement background, saying it gives him the integrity necessary to clean up the county.
Mangham, a former state legislator, said he has the elected leadership experience for the job on the DeKalb Commission.
The winner of the race will replace former DeKalb Commissioner Stan Watson, who resigned in March to mount an unsuccessful campaign for county tax commissioner.
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