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Channing's campaign for Clayton City Council Member, Post 1 is his first entry into politics.

As of September 4, 2025, Channing Watts did not have a website or any information online.

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Mark Fairchild is originally from Baltimore and graduated from the University of Maryland. He lives in Clayton with his Debbie.

Mark has established the businesses Pro Appeal and Tour Concepts. He previously worked in management at The Gap. 

Mark's campaign for Clayton City Council Member, Post 1 is his first entry into politics.

Wants to create a "thriving downtown retail and restaurant district for all to enjoy."

- Wants to create a "thriving downtown retail and restaurant district for all to enjoy."
- Supports local businesses and jobs.

As of September 4, 2025, Mark Gregory Fairchild did not have a website or any information online.

Believes in maintaining and protecting local culture while ensuring the city grows and supports tourism.

- Believes in maintaining and protecting local culture while ensuring the city grows and supports tourism.

Wants to improve traffic flow and parking in downtown area.

- Wants to improve traffic flow and parking in downtown area.

Mark Gregory Fairchild

Mark Gregory Fairchild's campaign for Clayton City Council Member, Post 1 is his first entry into politics.

- 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. 