Rep. Wilkerson Hosts Candidate Meet and Greet Wednesday

Come meet the candidates for District 4 County Commissioner and Post 3 School Board Member at tonight's meet-and-greet event.

Rep. David Wilkerson (D-Austell) is hosting a candidate meet-and-greet for the South and West Cobb communities on Wednesday at the Ron Anderson Center in Powder Springs at 6:30 p.m. The evening will begin with a three-minute opening by each candidate, followed by a casual meet and greet. This will provide an opportunity for the attendees to speak one on one with the candidates.   The following candidates have been invited: County Commission District 4 Lisa Cupid Monica DeLancy Ruth Negron Michael Rhett Connie Taylor Woody Thompson   Board of Education Post 3 Bobby Allen Karyn Harrison David Morgan      Date: Wednesday, June 27  What: Candidate Meet and Greet Where: Ron Anderson Recreation Center, 3820 Macedonia Road, Powder Springs Time: 6…

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South Cobb Election Guide 2012

The candidates, incumbents and issues that will be affecting Austell, Mableton and Cobb County

As we look ahead to November’s elections, South Cobb Patch is devoted to bring you the information you need about every race in town. Here's our start on the candidates and issues we'll be covering as November draws near. Bookmark this page for updates. All South Cobb-related Elections: See a full list of all the candidates seeking office in one place. District 4 Commissioner: Want to know how the candidates stand on certain issues? Check out their answers covered live at the NAACP candidates forum. Superior Court Clerk: Despite a few issues, two of the three county Superior Court Clerk candidates are allowed to continue in the countywide election. House Resolution 1162: Voters will decide whether to change the Georgia's constitution to …

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Rep. Wilkerson Announces Re-election Campaign

The Democrat's District 38 includes portions of Austell, Mableton, Powder Springs and Smyrna.

By Rep. David Wilkerson (D-Austell) On July 20, 2010, you elected me to be your voice in the Georgia House of Representatives. I had recently finished my term as chairman of the Cobb County Democratic Party and worked with many of you during the historic election of President Barack Obama. It has been an honor to serve you for the past two years. As a legislator, I have had some tough decisions to make, which impacted the lives of Georgians. I am proud to say that your input has always guided those decisions I made and the votes I have cast. There is still work to be done at the Capitol. We continue to face tough economic times, and traditional public education is under attack. I want to be there to represent you. I have decided to seek re…

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Wilkerson Opposes Constitutional Amendment That Allows State to Create Charter Schools

Rep. David Wilkerson is publicly announcing his opposition to the controversial resolution.

The proposed constitutional amendment, House Resolution 1162, is getting a lot of attention. State Rep. David Wilkerson (D-Austell) released a formal statement of his opposition to the controversial resolution, which would allow the state to create charter and special schools, even if the schools have been denied by local school districts. Below is Wilkerson's statement:   Today, State Representative David Wilkerson (D-Austell) announced his continued opposition to HR 1162. The Constitutional Amendment has been moving at a rapid pace since being introduced a few weeks ago. After the defeat of the HR 1162 last week, Republican House Leaders have pledged that the resolution will get another vote in the upcoming days. In just a few weeks, the…

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South Cobb State Reps to Hold Town Hall Meeting Thursday

State Reps. Alisha Morgan and David Wilkerson will discuss issues of the 2012 legislative session and answer questions from constituents.

State Rep. Alisha T. Morgan (D-Austell) will co-host a Cobb County Town Hall meeting with State Rep. David Wilkerson (D-Austell) Thursday from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the  South Cobb Community Center, 620 Lions Club Drive in Mableton. The town hall meeting provides an opportunity for constituents to learn about the 2012 legislative session. Expected topics include unemployment, funding for public education, redistricting for local governments and several proposals to require drug testing requirements for individuals, including those receiving unemployment benefits. "I look forward to hearing from my constituents on the issues the General Assembly will be addressing during the upcoming session. I expect us to see legislation dealing with …

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Austell Representative Addresses Cobb Board of Education

Georgia State Rep. David Wilkerson (D-Austell) tells the school board his thoughts.

This is a letter that State Rep. David Wilkerson of Austell sent to the members of the Cobb County Board of Education. He has given South Cobb Patch permission to run it here. Dear Board Members,   Good evening. I have had the opportunity to interact with each of you in one way or another over the last several years.  Several months ago, I made a decision to stay out of the recent calendar issue.  However, at this point I am concerned as a parent, a taxpayer, and a legislator.  I am concerned because my children attend our Cobb schools and this continued bickering does nothing for academic achievement from what I can see.  I am concerned because the legislature has already shown a willingness to try and solve local issues when local boards…

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