Jesse Stone leaving the State Senate
This morning, Sen. Jesse Stone (R-Waynesboro) made it Facebook-official that he would not seek reelection for his current seat, District 23. Stone’s announcement stated that he decided last week not to run, adding that he’s previously limited his terms of service in other offices he’s held and hopes to find other avenues of service.
Also on Facebook, Columbia County Commissioner Trey Allen (R-Martinez) announced his bid for Stone’s seat. However, those who attended the recent Columbia County Republican Party meeting got the scoop on the rest of us, along with Stone’s endorsement of Allen.
According to the Augusta Chronicle, Stone has already found his new “avenue of service.” He’s a finalist to replace Mike Annis on the Superior Court bench. Annis announced in December that he would step down from his position on February 1st.
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Holly Croft
Holly is an archivist at one of Georgia's institutions of higher learning. In a past life, she was a legislative assistant on Capitol Hill. She cares a lot about records management, open records laws, and privacy laws. Political persuasion? It's complicated. What's not complicated is that she's proudly equal parts Bulldog and Tar Heel.