First results for Fulton sheriff

The first posted results in Fulton County’s primary election showed incumbent Sheriff Patrick Labat starting with a commanding lead over his three Democratic opponents: Kirt Beasley, James “J.T.” Brown and Joyce Farmer. Out of the first 29,460 votes counted, Labat had 17,042 — more than the other three put together. His closest rival was Farmer with 6,082.

Those results came less than 30 minutes after polls closed.

Fulton County proposes property tax increase for jail improvements

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Two Democrats are top voter getters, headed to runoff in Georgia Senate special election for metro Atlanta seat.

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GHSA suspends 39 Gainesville football players for brawl that ended playoff game

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