In yet another message to the politicians, the vote rs

in Coweta County sent two incumbents packing Tuesday.

With only 10 percent deciding to vote, incumbent County Commissioner

Charlie Jones lost to political newcomer Leigh Schlumper by a count

of 1096-865. Jones left the election count before the totals were

counted and did not comment about the results.

Jones' commission district is proving to be the most volatile

in the county. For the third straight election, voters have chosen

a new commissioner.

Coweta also followed the lead of Spalding and Fayette counties in

voting State Senator Rick Price out of office. Coweta residents

threw their support to winner Mitch Seabaugh by a count of 2,491

to 1,675. (See related story.)

The final runoff race saw Allan Payton win a seat on the school

board. Payton defeated local attorney Ike Hudson by a count of 2,456

to 1,789.

After his victory, Payton said he's ready to go to work and

is eager to face the challenge.

"I'm very thankful to the voters and I'll do my best

to support their trust," he said.

Payton said he would like to see a lot more parental input taken

into consideration by the board and a better working environment

to make sure that everybody has a voice in decisions made by the

board.