A new industrial development megasite. A councilman chronically entangled in criminal investigations. A new name for a longtime mall. A row over money between a mayor and city-appointed board.
Veteran politicians swept back into office in Lowndes County, with Sheriff Eddie Hawkins, Coroner Greg Merchant, Chancery Clerk Cindy Goode and District 5 Supervisor Leroy Brooks all winning reelection, according to unofficial results.
In his reelection bid for sheriff, Republican incumbent Eddie Hawkins has outspent his opponent by a rate of more than 5-to-1 and still has $15,160 on hand through the Nov. 7 election.