Three Fulton County Commission posts go to Democratic primary runoffs
The hotly contested three-way Democratic primary for Fulton County Commission Chair will be settled in a runoff between incumbent Robb Pitts, who won 35% of the vote, and former District 4 Commissioner Mo Ivory, with 40%. …
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The hotly contested three-way Democratic primary for Fulton County Commission Chair will be settled in a runoff between incumbent Robb Pitts, who won 35% of the vote, and former District 4 Commissioner Mo Ivory, with 40%. District 5 Commissioner Marvin Arrington, Jr. finished third with 25% of the vote.The winner will face Republican Eric Tatum in the general election. District 1…
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Just three council members, plus council president attended — despite record public turnout
