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Dawson County Candidate Forum Set for April 20 - Make Plans to Attend

April 2, 2026

As the Advocacy Sponsor for this event, members are encouraged to take part in this important opportunity to hear directly from candidates who will help shape the future of our region. A Candidate Forum will be held on Monday, April 20, 2026, at the Dawson County High School Performing Arts Center, with doors opening at 5:30 PM and the program beginning at 6:00 PM.

This forum will feature candidates for several key offices, including:

  • Dawson County Board of Commissioners – District 3

  • Georgia State House – District 9

  • Georgia State Senate – District 51

Moderated by Mandy Power, President & CEO of the Dawson County Chamber of Commerce, the event will follow a structured, moderated Q&A format, giving attendees the chance to hear directly from candidates on the issues that matter most to our industry and communities.

With early voting beginning April 27 and Election Day set for May 19, this forum comes at a critical time for voters to become informed and engaged.

All members are strongly encouraged to attend, invite colleagues, and take advantage of this opportunity to connect with candidates and better understand where they stand on key issues impacting real estate and our communities.REALTOR® support in events like this underscores the importance of REALTOR® involvement in the public policy process.

About the PBOR Market Brief

The Paulding Board of REALTORS® (PBOR)  Market Brief is compiled by First Multiple Listing Service (FMLS). For more information on details of this month's report, please contact the Board at 770.866.1397.

*Each month, the numbers reported for the previous month are updated to reflect additional recordings.

About the Paulding Board of REALTORS®

The Paulding Board of REALTORS® (PBOR) has been an instrumental factor in the growth of real estate in Paulding County, Georgia for more than a decade. PBOR serves as a central source of information for its members, with mainly focusing on real estate education, the promotion of professionalism in the industry and representing REALTORS® members with legislative initiatives to create positive change for the real estate community.

About First Multiple Listing Service

First Multiple Listing Service (FMLS) is the premier data services provider for real estate professionals in Georgia. FMLS was founded in 1957 by a group of Brokers who wanted to share their listings and connect buyers and sellers.  Today FMLS is the largest MLS in Georgia & the 4th largest MLS in the United States, serving nearly 54,000 real estate Agents & Brokers.  For additional information or to start a discussion about how to partner with FMLS please contact join@fmls.com.

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