We must offset the votes of the other counties to our

south, where J. David Fowler won Pike and Upson with over 60

percent of the "home town" vote. We must fight to keep those

counties from preventing us from having our own judge.

Let's also consider qualifications of course. Chris Edwards

has been endorsed by every newspaper which made an

endorsement in the race for judge. Chris was an effective prosecutor. That

gives him the criminal experience. As important as the criminal

cases are to preserving our safety, a superior court judge also has

to handle civil and divorce cases, and they are important to us

as well.

Chris Edwards is the only remaining candidate who has

extensive civil experience and he has plenty, 12 years worth.

Our court needs a judge who can get it right the first time in

both criminal and civil cases, not a judge who needs a learning

period while deciding cases.

So, add it up. A judge from Fayette who pledges to establish

his office in Fayette, a judge candidate who isn't afraid of hard

work, a judge who wasn't picked for us by a small group of lawyers,

a judge who actually goes out and meets with us the voters of

the circuit, a judge who is better qualified and a judge who

promises to maintain the tough standards that help deter crime in

our county.

Fayette voters, take advantage of this opportunity. Make

history. Go vote for Chris Edwards on Tuesday, Aug. 11.

Peter Pfeifer

Peachtree City

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