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Henry S said:
Rockdale is using the same con Newton County was forced to move to regular election. Only County workers will vot to approve this theft.
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tomgahunter said:
The 400 votes that Sanders won by will cost Newton County's taxpayers $3,000,000. Hope the 3 no votes are sued individually
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tomgahunter said:
Nothing wrong with Newton County that 3 BOC resignations won't fix
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