Politics & Government
Carmichael, Fuller Elected in Paulding: Unofficial Results
Incumbent Board of Education member Joe Watson was defeated in the race.

DALLAS, GA — Paulding County voters appear to have ousted incumbent Board of Education at-large member Joe Watson.
In unofficial results from Tuesday's runoff election, Watson was defeated by challenger Jeff Fuller, 3,122-2,752.
In the county's other runoff, voters elected a new Board of Commissioners chairman.
Find out what's happening in Dallas-Hiramfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
In a race between two former commission members, David Carmichael defeated Roger Leggett, 3,258-2,877.
They were competing to succeed Chairman David Austin, who did not seek re-election.
Find out what's happening in Dallas-Hiramfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
No Democrats qualified for the race, leaving Tuesday's winner unopposed in the November general election.
Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts.