Commissioner ousted in Tuesday runoff

Henry County voters in District 1 handed incumbent commissioner Bo Moss his walking papers Tuesday, electing his challenger as their new leader. They also selected the Republican challenger for the county’s top elected job.

Public safety veteran and business owner Johnny Wilson is the new District 1 commissioner. There was no Democratic challenger, effectively guaranteeing Wilson the job in November.

“We are very humbled and grateful for all the support that we have received during this long campaign. Thanks to you all,” Wilson posted on his campaign Facebook page Tuesday.

Republican June Wood, a retired Georgia Power executive who lives in McDonough, beat Lisa McGarity on Tuesday for the chance to face off against Democrat Carlotta Harrell on Nov. 8 in the race for the county’s top seat, commission chairman. Current chairman Tommy Smith decided not to seek another term.

Man arrested after stolen car crashes

A disoriented driver didn’t even try to run after crashing a stolen car, ending a police chase Tuesday, police say.

The chase started in Union City when, police say, an 18-year-old man stole a Chrysler 300, according to Channel 2 Action News.

The short chase ended with a single-vehicle crash, police said. When the car exited I-20 at Moreland Avenue at such a high rate of speed, driver Damon Javon Clay couldn’t negotiate the turn, officers said.

Clay lost control, leaving the car twisted against the guard rail, and officers found a black handgun on the floorboard, they said.

When Clay got out of the passenger door, Union City police officers said, they immediately took him into custody. Police believe the driver may have stolen the car after being offered a ride. and must attend training classes and at least 80 percent of all meetings.

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