Newnan Times-Herald, Turin candidates: We want to protect small-town feel

Walter is originally from Douglasville. He moved to Turin a few years ago. He attended fire science classes at Dekalb Community College and West Georgia Technical College and has a degree in emergency medical technology from Dekalb Community College.

Walter is retired. He used to be a member of the fire service and law enforcement.

Walter "Steve" Sprouse’s campaign for Turin City Council is his first entry into politics.

As of June 12, 2025, Walter "Steve" Sprouse did not have a website or any information online.

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Said, "...I'm interested in serving the citizens of Turin to make sure that what we have, whether it be through the planning and zoning... through the fire service... are in place to help the community."

- Said, "...I'm interested in serving the citizens of Turin to make sure that what we have, whether it be through the planning and zoning... through the fire service... are in place to help the community."

Public Services

Advocates for addressing the lack of code enforcement in Turin.

- Advocates for addressing the lack of code enforcement in Turin.

Transportation & Infrastructure

Walter "Steve" Sprouse

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Alan is from Riverdale, Georgia. He has lived in Turin for 14 years. He has bachelor's degrees in business and criminal justice from Liberty University.

Alan is a deputy sheriff at Fayette County Sheriff's Department. He served in the US Army.

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Alan Stapp is currently a city council member. He was first elected in 2015 and has been in office for two terms.

As of June 12, 2025, Alan Stapp did not have a website or any information online.

Said, "We're constantly trying to keep our roads, those major potholes, out of our roads. So we try to keep on the county's [paving] list."

- Said, "We're constantly trying to keep our roads, those major potholes, out of our roads. So we try to keep on the county's [paving] list."

Alan Stapp

Phillip moved to Turin two years ago. He has training in information technology from the U.S. Army. He lives with his wife, Dianna Smith.

Phillip works in information technology at a credit union. He served in the U.S. Army.

Phillip Tyler Smith’s campaign for city council is his first entry into politics.

As of June 12, 2025, Phillip Tyler Smith did not have a website or any information online.

Wants to maintain the small-town feel of Turin.

- Wants to maintain the small-town feel of Turin.

Phillip Tyler Smith

- City council members work together with the rest of city council to set and implement city policy. 
- City council is tasked with ensuring the health, comfort, and safety of residents of the city 
- City council members work with the mayor to govern city departments, such as the police department, fire department, transportation department, and parks and recreation department. 
- City council members represent either the whole city or residents of a specific district. 
- Most city council members in Georgia are elected in odd years to four year terms. Elections are nonpartisan. 