Tag Archives: John Wiles

Political Notes – Not looking good for Wiles?

By Tom Crawford | Published: January 3, 2011

John Wiles’ local newspaper says the former state senator will lose out in his attempt to get a seat on the State Transportation Board; some strange political confrontations in Macon; Deal’s gift bag for inaugural guests . . .

Tags: Allen Peake , David Doss , inaugural gift bag , Jeff Lewis , John Wiles , Macon Telegraph photographer , Nathan Deal , Robert Brown , Stan Thomas , State Transportation Board , white sheets

Political Notes – McKillip joins exodus from Democrats

By Tom Crawford | Published: December 7, 2010

Rep. Doug McKillip of Athens, who was elected Democratic Caucus Chair just three weeks ago, is switching to the Republican Party . . .

Tags: David Doss , Doug McKillip , John Wiles , Nathan Deal , party switches , State Transportation Board

Political Notes – The return of the empty lectern

By Tom Crawford | Published: July 26, 2010

It’s Carl Smith versus an empty lectern in a debate for the runoff in the 12th Congressional District; Handel and Deal exchange fire in a Dalton skirmish . . .

Tags: Carl Smith , Gerry Purcell , John Wiles , karen handel , Maria Sheffield , Nathan Deal , Ralph Hudgens , Ray McKinney

Wiles ousted in state Senate race

By Tom Crawford | Published: July 20, 2010

State Sen. John Wiles is bounced in the GOP primary by Lindsey Tippins; Sen. Bill Heath hangs on for a narrow victory in West Georgia . . .

Tags: Bill Health , Don Balfour , John Wiles , Vincent Fort

Incumbent lawmakers are getting primaried

By Tom Crawford | Published: July 14, 2010

Some House and Senate members are facing challenges from within their own party primaries; a look at some of the more interesting of these races . . .

Tags: Daniel Stout , Don Balfour , Don Wix , John Wiles , Judson Hill , Keith Heard , rashad taylor , Sharon Cooper , Tom Rice