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  • Probate Judge certifies May 24 primary results;
    Local races headed for runoffs on June 21st

    Rolanda Wedgeworth, Probate Judge, officially certified the results of the May 24th Democratic and Republican primaries in Greene County. There were a total of 2,955 votes cast with 2,660 Democratic and 295 Republican votes. This was close to a 50% turnout, indicating that many people did not vote.

    Many races were determined in the first round; however, several major contests statewide and locally remain to be decided in the primary runoffs set for Tuesday, June 21st. Voters will have to return to the polls for the runoff to decide these races. Applications for absentee ballots are available now through the Circuit Clerks office for those who may be out of town, in college or otherwise unable to get to the polls.

    In the County Commission races, there will be a runoff in District 5, between incumbent Roshanda Summerville with 200 votes (41.06%) and Marvin Childs with 190 votes (39.01%), the other two candidates, Sharlene French and Anika Coleman Jones, split the remaining 20% of the votes.

    For District 1 Commissioner, Garria Spencer was elected with 339 votes (67.39%) to Shelia Daniels with 164 votes (30.60%). Allen Turner Jr. was elected Commissioner for District 4 with 339 votes (54%) to Christopher Armstead with 196 votes (31%) and Malcom Merriweather with 93 votes (15%). Commissioners Tennyson Smith in District 2 and Corey Cockrell in District 3, had not opposition in the primaries. None of the local Greene County candidates have Republican opposition in the November General Election, unless there are write-in candidates.

    There will be runoffs on June 21st. in the two Greene County School Board races which were on the ballot.

    In District 1, Carol P. Zippert received 207 votes (40.74%), to 151 votes (29.72%) for Robert Davis Jr. and 150 votes (28.52%) for Fentress ‘Duke’ Means. The runoff will be between incumbent Carol P. Zippert and Robert Davis Jr.

    A seasoned Greene County political observer said this is another lesson that every vote counts. Davis made it into the runoff by one vote. Every vote counts and can determine the result of an election, don’t let anyone tell you otherwise.

    In District 2, there will also be a runoff between Brandon Merriweather with 177 votes (41.54%) and Tameka King with 140 votes (32.86%), Kashaya Cockrell with 109 votes (25.58%) trailed and was eliminated.

    As reported last week, Jonathan “Joe” Benison was re-elected Sheriff, and Gregg Griggers was re-elected as District Attorney for the 17th Judicial District, including Greene, Sumter and Marengo counties. Curtis Travis carried Greene County over Ralph Howard for the State Representative, District 72 position. Travis won district-wide and will be our new state representative in the Montgomery legislature.

    In the statewide races, there will be a runoff for Democratic nominee for Governor between Yolanda Flowers and Malika Sanders Fortier. Will Boyd was chosen as the Democratic candidate for the U. S. Senate seat. On the Republican side there will be a runoff between Katie Britt and Mo Brooks for the Senate seat. Governor Kay Ivey was renominated as the Republican candidate for Governor with 65% of the party’s vote.

    For the Greene County Democratic Executive Committee, in District 2, Female candidates: Mattie Strode, Linda Spencer and Sara Duncan were elected. In District 3, Female: Elzora Fluker, Tracy Hunter and Mary Dunn were elected; in District 5, Female: Daisy Ann Hutton, Barbara Collins and Barbara Amerson Hunter were elected.

    For Male positions in District 1, Joe Chambers, Vernon Strode and Tony Betha were chosen by the voters; in District 3, Male : LaJeffrey Carpenter, Joe L. Powell and Antonio Pearson were elected.

  • Wedgeworth seeks Probate Judge seat

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    I am Rolonda Martin Wedgeworth and I’m announcing my candidacy for Greene County Probate Judge. I’m 43 years old and I was born and raised in Greene County. I am a single parent of three children: Tracy Jr., Devante, and Aikyra Wedgeworth. My parents are Linda and Wilbert Martin of Union, Alabama. I am the oldest of four siblings. I am a 1992 graduate of Eutaw High School.
    I am running for this position based on my years of experience. I have given 16 years of dependable, dedicated, and professional service to the Greene County Probate Office. I was hired in 2001 as a Tag Clerk and I have had the opportunity over the years to move up in the office to License Clerk and currently I am the Chief Clerk. My position requires me to supervise and manage all day to day activities. I work extremely close with the Probate Judge on a daily basis and I am her assistant during all elections. For a period of time, I filed Probate Court cases and I have also set up an election.

    I handle all checks and balances of accounts, recording of documents, and the reporting of all monies to the State Of Alabama, the Greene County Commission, etc. I also sell Tags, Driver’s Licenses, Conservation Licenses, Boat Licenses, Marriage Licenses, Privilege Licenses, etc. I do minor computer programming and set up so that the office can perform efficiently.
    Over the years I have had the opportunity to work part-time in several other offices in the courthouse and I have even worked as a Corrections Officer at the old Greene County Jail.
    My mission and overall goal for the Probate Office is to continue to offer and provide more services to our customers and to just improve the overall office experience for every citizen that comes in to do business. The thing that I have enjoyed the most about working in the office is interacting, laughing, and getting to know all the customers. I have gained so many extended family members working in the office. I love helping people and serving the public. I feel that I have gained the trust and respect of the citizens of this county based on my love for people and work ethic. As Probate Judge, I know that I would continue to provide the same dedicated and professional service to the citizens of this county.

  • The Greene County Democratic Executive Committee announces qualifying dates

    The 2018 Primary Election qualifying starts, January 8 beginning at 9:00 a.m. to February 9, 2018 ending at 5:00 p.m.
    For qualifying papers please contact the local Greene County Democratic Executive Committee Chairperson Lorenzo French at 205-799-2691 or come by the Greene County Courthouse to Commissioner Allen Turner’s office.
    County Offices which will be on the ballot for the 2018 June Primary and November General Elections:
    Probate Judge, Sheriff, Circuit Clerk,  all seats on the County Commission, Coroner and Democratic Executive Committee.