February 23, 2016 8:00 AM
Paulding County’s HD-19 is Officially in Play
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With qualifying just weeks away, the number of political announcements are increasing. Apparently incumbency no longer guarantees an easy re-election. This time, House District 19 in eastern Paulding County, incumbent Paulette Rakestraw is getting a serious challenge from law enforcement professional Joe Duvall. The Navy veteran is an empty-nester with two grown children and a