Comer rejects Sunday sales; Blackmon elected town's mayor

Newcomer Jody Blackmon handily defeated opponent Billy Burroughs, a former Comer mayor, 162 votes to 25 votes. Current mayor David McMickle did not seek re-election.

In another Comer race, Estelle Gilstrap defeated long-time councilman Howard Threlkeld, 36 to 18, for the district 3 council seat.

Brian Fortson defeated Claudia Gantt 36 – 23 for Comer’s district 2 seat, currently held by Kevin Booth, who decided not to seek re-election.

In Danielsville, incumbent councilman Ron Faust was defeated by challenger Tim Stamps, who won the seat 58 – 13.

Councilman Jamie Spurlin narrowly hung on to his seat, 34 – 31, against challenger Toby Payne.

Mayor Philip Croya, who had no competition, received 35 votes.

In Carlton, long-time Mayor Rufus Kidd defeated challenger Mike Jones, 46 – 31.

The following five candidates will have a seat at the council table Jan. 1: incumbent David Seawright, 68 votes; incumbent Claudia Thornton, 64 votes; incumbent Terry Kidd, 61; newcomer Brad Bird, 60 votes and Ronald Turner, 55 votes. Joey Cash received 47 votes.