Daniell Unopposed In May Primary For Oconee County Board Of Commissioners Chair

John Daniell will run unopposed for Chair of the Oconee County Board of Commissioners in the May 24 Republican primary and in the November general election, unless someone files to run as an independent during qualifying from June 27 to July 12.

No one filed to challenge Daniell during the five days of qualifying that ended at noon on Friday, and no one filed to run as a Democrat for any Oconee County office.

Melvin Davis stood firm on his decision to retire as Chair of the Board of Commissioners after 16 years in that post. He did not file for reelection.

Brent James Beaver, 1340 Calls Creek Circle, just outside Watkinsville, a school counselor, filed Friday to run for Post 1 and Chair of the Oconee County Board of Education. Incumbent Chair Tom Odom, a retired educator, filed for reelection on Monday.

Also Friday, Patricia Daugherty, 5041 Price Mill Road, just outside Bishop, a retired educator, filed to run for the state Senate from the 46th District. Incumbent Bill Cowsert, an Athens attorney, filed for reelection on Monday.

For a summary activities during the qualifying week, go to Oconee County Observations.

Pictured: John Daniell