Field Set for May 24 General Primary in White Co.

CLEVELAND, Ga. — Sheriff Neal Walden, a 35 year veteran law enforcement officer, will face a challenge from Aaron Autry in the May 24 General Primary in White County. Autry is currently a deputy sheriff in Habersham County who once worked in the White County Sheriff’s Office.

Incumbent County Commission Chairman Travis Turner will be unopposed after Joe Campbell, 66, withdrew his name from contention. Campbell qualified last week, but decided Monday that he prefers to stay at home and spend time with his six grandchildren.

Sautee insurance salesman Shawn Henderson will challenge District 4 Commissioner Craig Bryant for his seat on the Board of Education. Board Chairman Kendyl Brock Hunter is being challenged by Mary “Missy” Jarrard and Jon Estes will inherit the District 1 School Board seat after incumbent Jay Westmoreland chose to step down after serving two terms.

Surveyor Eddie Hood , Tax Commissioner Cindy Cannon, Superior Court Clerk Dena Adams, District 3 School Board member Charlie Thomas, Probate Judge Garrison Baker, Coroner Ricky Barrett and Chief Magistrate Judge Joy Parks are incumbents who are unopposed.