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Valdosta qualification continues

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    Dougherty County Commissioners during Monday's meeting
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    Many local governments in South Georgia begin their meetings with prayer. That practice is now being examined by the Supreme Court after an appeals court found that a New York town violated the constitution.
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August 29, 2007

Valdosta - Nineteen candidates have now qualified to run in Valdosta and Lowndes County elections.

Mayor John Fretti is running for re-election. He's being challenged by former state-representative Ron Borders.

Seats are also up for election on city councils in Valdosta, Remerton, Dasher, Hahira, Lake Park.

Qualification will continue until 4:30 Friday afternoon.

The election will take place November 6th.

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