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Campaign 2010: Who's in, who's on the way?
-The dominos: Sen. Preston Smith, R-Rome, is running for attorney general. Rep. Barry Loudermilk, a three-term veteran of House District 14, has qualified to run for the open Senate seat. Loudermilk's quick and decisive entry into the race gives him an early lead within the county and the district. Loudermilk's bid> Click
-Next domino: Adairsville businessman Greg Bowen will qualify today for House District 14, which includes part of Bartow County and eastern Floyd County. Bowen, former chair of the Bartow County Board of Education, calls himself a Christian conservative, says his goal is for government to work within its finances.
-Possible dominos: At least one more Republican name is floating in Bartow for the District 52 seat. On the Floyd side, Rep. Katie Dempsey is said to be making calls on potential Senate candidates. She already has qualified to run again for House District 13. David Doss' name continues to circulate as a Senate candidate. Several prospects from both parties watching Dempsey before deciding what's next. The deadline to qualify: noon Friday.
-Seeking clarity: Some Floyd Republicans met Tuesday night to get a better read on the shifting races and potential candidates. Some were startled by Smith. Others fear the Senate seat will shift from Floyd to Bartow.
-Who's in: All remaining incumbent legislators in Floyd, Polk and Bartow counties have qualified: Sen. Bill Heath, R-Bremen, who so far is being challenged in the GOP primary by Pete Bridges; state representatives Dempsey (for her District 13 seat; she could change to the Senate race); Rep. Barbara Massey Reece, D-Menlo, District 11; and Rep. Rick Crawford, D-Cedartown, District. 16. Rep. Paul Battles, R-Cartersville, so far is challenged by Republican Hayden Collins for the District 12 House seat formerly held by Tom Graves (running for Congress).
-Track today's qualifiers at http://www.sos.ga.gov.
-Congress: U.S. Rep. Phil Gingrey, R-Ga., District 11.
-State Senate / State House / Superior Court Judges / Supreme, Appeals Court
-Statewide offices (governor, lieutenant governor, attorney general, etc.)
GOP county qualifers as of this morning:
-County school board candidates Lamar Grizzle, John Howard, Post 1; Roger Maier, Dr. Davis Nelson, Post 2; Angie Cornett, David Palmer, Post 3. Source: Bartow GOP.
Business Buzz
-Bartow Business Connection's second 'Fifth Friday Luncheon,' 11:30 a.m., Cartersville Country Club. $15 (includes buffet, dessert, beverage).
-2,500 college graduates as well as family, friends mean big business: Natalie Simms reports that restaurants, hotels get a big boost from graduations> Campus
-Gary Tillman Insurance Agency merges with Talley Insurance Services: Gary Tillman Insurance Agency Inc. and North America Aviation Brokers will merge with Jim Talley of Talley Insurance Services Inc. effective May 1. The combined firm will be at 424 Broad St.> Business
Tuesday update/Bartow County Jail 'in-take' reports> Click
MegaMillions jackpot rises to $224 million Friday night: 23-37-41-50-55 and Mega Ball 06 drawn Tuesday > Lottery
Your latest weather:
-Pollen count: 95; lowest level since April 1
-Wednesday: High of 68, sunny skies.
-Wednesday night: Clear skies, low of 42.
-Thursday: Sunny with a high of 79.
-Thursday night: Mostly clear, low of 52.
-Weekend preview: 50% rain chance Saturday, Sunday.
-Extended forecast> Click / Regional radar
Norman Arey's Sports Roundtable> Arey
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