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Jim is married and lives in LaGrange, Georgia. He graduated from Lagrange High School.

Jim is the owner of Arrington Builders and Cabinets.

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Jim Ronald Arrington was a LaGrange City Councilman for 6 years and has served as mayor pro-tem but has stepped down to run for Mayor.  

As of June 7, 2025, James Ronald Arrington did not have a website or any information online.

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Wants to improve public safety, as he believes "youth violence is a major issue in Troup County."

- Wants to improve public safety, as he believes "youth violence is a major issue in Troup County."

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Supports a utility discount for senior citizens.

- Supports a utility discount for senior citizens.
- Supports improving and increasing parks.

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James Ronald Arrington

Chalton is originally from LaGrange. He earned his bachelor's degree in business administration from LaGrange College. Askew lives in LaGrange with his wife, Connie. He is the pastor of the Church of the King in LaGrange.

Chalton currently works as the Executive Director of Trustbuilding Inc. He previously worked as a merchandise manager at JCPenny and a senior cost accountant at Interface.

Chalton Askew's campaign for mayor is his first run for public office.

As of June 7, 2025, Chalton O Askew’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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Supports new apartment developments to reduce the strain on housing.

- Supports new apartment developments to reduce the strain on housing.

Plans to strengthen the connection between the Mayor's Office and the City Council.

- Plans to strengthen the connection between the Mayor's Office and the City Council.

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Chalton O Askew

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Israel received an Associate of Arts from Knapp Business College, Tacoma and a Bachelor of Arts degree in sociology from Washington State University, Pullman. He lives in LaGrange, Georgia with his wife.

Nathan Gaskin, Israel Prince Barsh vie for District 2 city council seat

Israel is the chief executive officer of USA Global Office of Nonprofit Experts. He previously served in the army and achieved the rank of 1st Lieutenant.

Israel Prince Barsh previously ran for LaGrange City Council in 2021 and did not win.

Wants to create skill development and business programs for youth.

- Wants to create skill development and business programs for youth.
- Wants to "upgrade" public schools.

Believes affordable housing can be achieved by attracting businesses to LaGrange, which will create more job opportunities.

- Believes affordable housing can be achieved by attracting businesses to LaGrange, which will create more job opportunities.

Supports a greater police presence in LaGrange to decrease crime.

- Supports a greater police presence in LaGrange to decrease crime.

Wants to create more greenspaces and parks.

- Wants to create more greenspaces and parks.

As of June 7, 2025, Israel Prince Barsh did not have a website or any information online.

Israel Prince Barsh

- The mayor leads the executive branch of local government, presiding over city council meetings, making sure city departments run smoothly, and providing services to citizens. 
- The mayor runs the city day to day and prepares the budget each year, meaning that they propose how much funding goes to each city department, including the police department, city parks, transportation, and the fire department. 
- The mayor also hires the Police Chief, Fire Chief, and city department heads, such as City Planning, Parks & Recreation, and Transportation. 
- Most Georgia mayors are elected in odd years to four year terms. Elections are nonpartisan. 