When’s the last time three candidates for governor were in Jackson County at the same time?
At least three — Roy Barnes, Dubose Porter and David Poythress — will be in downtown Commerce Sunday, June 6, as Democrats from seven counties host a meet-the-candidates rally.
The event will be held from 12:30 to 4:00 p.m. at the Cox residence at 450 Little Street (across from Spencer Park and next to the post office) and Spencer Park. Barbecue is being sold at $11 for advance tickets and $13 on the day of the event ($5 for children in advance and $6 on the day of the event), but there is no charge to attend the event. Hot dogs and hamburgers will be available, and a bake sale, drawings and door prizes are on the agenda.
In addition to the gubernatorial candidates, the Democrats will have U.S. Senate candidates R.J. Hadley and Michael Thurmond, 10th District Congressional candidate Russell Edwards and Beth Farokhi, candidate for school superintendent, on hand.
Also, Gary Horlacher, Michael Mills and Angela Moore, all candidates for secretary of state, are committed to attend, as are candidates for state House seats Chris Irvin (District 28), Alan Powell (District 29) and M.J. Bridges (District 30).
The rally is sponsored by a coalition of Democrats from Banks, Barrow, Franklin, Jackson, Habersham, Hart and Stephens counties.
For tickets, contact CommerceGArally@gmail.com, visit 450 Little Street or call (706) 352-9010.
