It's almost time for our 2016 Political HobNob! This year's event will be Thursday, September 15, 2016 at The Newnan Centre, 1515 Lower Fayetteville Rd., Newnan. Candidates who have confirmed they will be attending and participating in a moderated forum include David Stover, Republican, current representative and candidate for Georgia House District 71; Cynthia Bennett, Democrat, candidate for Georgia House District 71; Drew Ferguson, Republican, candidate for US House District 3; Angela Pendley, Democrat, candidate for US House District 3; and Bob Trammell, Democrat, candidate for Georgia House District 132.

Sponsored by Coweta-Fayette EMC, this event begins at 5 p.m. with a VIP Meet & Greet (check out sponsor booths, candidate materials and voter info), and then at 6 p.m., the Pomp & Circumstance portion of the evening begins with an invocation, Honor Guard, the singing of the National Anthem, and the introduction of current elected officials and special guests.

At 6:30 p.m., candidates will participate in a moderated forum. Afterward, you'll have the opportunity to take part in a “straw vote” via mobile devices. Results will be revealed at the conclusion of the event. There will be all-American fare such as hamburgers, hot dogs and barbecue. Tickets are $15 for General Admission, and tickets include food, drinks, access to candidates and networking with attendees.

To register online, click here. For more information, contact The Chamber at [email protected] or call 770-253-2270.