Former Clayton County Police Chief Jeff Turner defeated incumbent Clayton County Commission Chairman Eldrin Bell on Tuesday.
Turner led by more than 8,000 votes with 98 percent of the precincts counted.
Two years ago, Turner was the popular police chief. Bell and the Clayton County Commission demoted him and eliminated his position. Turner insisted that the victory was not about payback or retribution.
"It's not about getting back at anybody. It's about wanting to do something for this county to push this county forward. I'm not the type of person who is going to sit down and not do anything about it… I wanted to be in the position where I can affect positive change in Clayton County," said Turner.
Bell, who was seeking a third term as commission chair, conceded defeat late Tuesday.
"We fought a good race. It's been a privilege to serve the people of Clayton County. I've served them with honor. I've tried to bring them dignity and respect to that office, and I leave it in good standing and good stead," said Bell.
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The jury has found Michael Parson guilty on all eight counts in the shooting of his wife outside their Sandy Springs apartment.The woman, Adina Parson, survived after being shot eight times.
The jury has found Michael Parson guilty on all eight counts in the shooting of his wife outside their Sandy Springs apartment.The woman, Adina Parson, survived after being shot eight times.
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Tawon Stokes couldn't believe her eyes Sunday when she found a piece of a wing flap that fell off of an airplane and landed on the side of the road in her Ellenwood community.
Tawon Stokes couldn't believe her eyes Sunday when she found a piece of a wing flap that fell off of an airplane and landed on the side of the road in her Ellenwood community.
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Employees of Atlanta-area Belk stores help spruce up a Norcross school on Thursday. They spent the day working on the campus at Meadow Creek Elementary in Norcross
Employees of Atlanta-area Belk stores help spruce up a Norcross school on Thursday. They spent the day working on the campus at Meadow Creek Elementary in Norcross
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Metro Atlanta's jobless rate fell in April from 7.9 percent to 7.6 percent. The state labor department says employers added nearly 13,000 jobs.
Metro Atlanta's jobless rate fell in April from 7.9 percent to 7.6 percent. The state labor department says employers added nearly 13,000 jobs. What do those numbers mean for those still looking for work?
Thursday, May 23 2013 5:57 PM EDT2013-05-23 21:57:50 GMT
The fox responsible for biting two Newton County elementary school students while they played on their school's playground remains on the loose.
The fox that bit two Newton County elementary school students while they played on the playground is still on the loose. Animal control authorities tell FOX 5 someone from Rocky Plains Elementary School reported a fox sighting on campus one day before the boys were attacked.
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The wives of first responders in Atlanta took to the picket line on Thursday morning to demand a salary hike for city workers.
The wives and family members of first responders in Atlanta took to the picket line on Thursday morning to demand a salary hike for city workers. They say their loved ones are forced to work extra jobs just to make ends meet, leaving little time for family.
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