Wheeler Students Host Meet the Candidates

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Wheeler County Schools Students recently came together to make sure that voters were informed about their choice of candidates for the upcoming Board of Education election on May 19, as the students hosted a Wheeler County Meet the Candidates event on Tuesday, April 21.

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which was sponsored by the Wheeler County Chamber of Commerce, candidates were interviewed by 8th Grader Kenlei Woods, as they shared information about themselves with the public. 8th Grader Macie Taylor videoed the event and broadcasted it online, allowing community members who could not attend the event to hear what these candidates had to say.

Candidates present were incumbent Board Member Henry Thomas “Tommy” Clark, who is seeking reelection for the District 2 seat on the Board; District 6 Board of Education seat candidate Wilburn “Jerry” Edge; and Board of Education Seat At Large Candidates Justin Kilpatrick, Julie Bridges, Marvin Howard, and Brian Screws. Board of Education District 2 Candidate Kerry Williams and Seat At Large Candidate Rodney Lee Stokes did not attend the forum. Wheeler County Schools Superintendent Alex Alvarez served as a guest speaker for the event, while 6th Grader Clara Cheek welcomed attendees, 1st Grader Millie Taylor led attendees in the pledge, and 4th Grader Brookelyn Page delivered the event’s invocation.

The students also recognized the Wheeler County Board of Elections during this event, as Election Superintendent Kayla Cheek, Chairman Scott Chaney, Secretary Mary Floyd, and Board Member Inez Kent attended the event.

Early voting is currently underway for the General Primary Election, whose ballot features these local races, along with state and federal races. For more information on the upcoming election, visit mvp.sos. ga.gov.

GUEST SPEAKER – Wheeler County Schools Superintendent Alex Alvarez served as the guest speaker at the Meet the Candidates event on April 21.