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KENNESAW
Two hopefuls challenge incumbent on council

For Kennesaw City Council, At Large, Post 1, three candidates have qualified for the Nov. 5 general election, including the incumbent.

Councilman James W. Eaton, a chiropractor, a professor at Life University in Marietta and a U.S. Army veteran, is opposed by Karen Gitau, a senior accountant, and Antonio Jones, a smallbusiness owner.

Unopposed are Kennesaw Mayor Derek Easterling and incumbent Tracey Viars for Council, At Large, Post 2.

Information: CobbElections. org, kennesaw-ga.gov CAROLYN CUNNINGHAM FOR THE AJC

AUSTELL
Mayor facing three challengers for post

For Austell mayor, four candidates have qualified for the Nov.

5 general election:

■ Chris Djonis, a contractor, Djonis4mayor.com

■ Mayor Ollie B. Clemons Jr., a retiree, OllieForAustell.com

■ Ikaika Anderson, self-employed, ElectIkaika.com

■ Cindy D. Thompson, a consultant, AustellsChoiceIsCindy.com Clemons, who had been chosen mayor by Mayor Joe Jerkins, recently was inaugurated as mayor after Jerkins resigned.

With longtime Councilman Scott S. Thomas not running this time, another contested race is for Council, Ward 2:

■ Shontae Brown, a senior budget analyst, whose website is VoteShontaeBrown.com

■ Devon D. Myrick, a plumber, who does not list a website.

Uncontested incumbents:

■ Valerie Anderson, Council, At Large, Post 2, whose email is Valerie4austell@gmail.com

■ Sandra S. Leverette, Council, Ward 4, whose email is SLeverette@AustellGa.gov Information: CobbElections. org, AustellGa.gov CAROLYN CUNNINGHAM FOR THE AJC

Upcoming

■ Auditions: Opening Number for Children’s Christmas Parade. 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Saturday.

Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre, 2800 Cobb Galleria Parkway. Up to 100 performers — ages 14 to 25 — will be cast for largest televised Christmas parade in the Southeast on Dec. 7. Register: ArtsBridgeGa.org/choa-parade-opening-number