• Strickland joins 9th Congressional race, addresses Towns GOP

    Maria Strickland - Congressional candidate

    HIAWASSEE, Ga. – Maria Strickland, a contender in the 9th Congressional District race, spoke with the Towns County Republican Party, Feb. 27, introducing herself as a candidate. Strickland, a retired law enforcement officer of 26 years, resides in Fannin County. “I am a conservative Republican and I am a pro-Trump supporter,” Strickland said. “I am […]

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  • Sen. Paul endorses Rep. Gurtler in U.S. Congressional race

    Rand Paul

    HIAWASSEE, Ga. – State House Representative Matt Gurtler, 8th District, formally announced Feb. 18 that he received a campaign endorsement from U.S. Senator Rand Paul.  “I am proud to receive Senator Rand Paul’s endorsement for Congress,” Gurtler said. “Rand Paul is one of the few men in Washington D.C. willing to stand up for the Constitution […]

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  • Rep. Gurtler on decision to seek U.S. Congressional seat

    FYNTV - Matt Gurtler

    ELLIJAY, Ga. – State House Representative Matt Gurtler spoke with FYN CEO Brian Pritchard in a live FYNTV interview, Feb.13, on the state budget cuts, related HB 4, and his announcement to run for the 9th Congressional District seat vacated by U.S. Senate-seeking Representative Doug Collins. Gurtler, who is running on a platform of limited government, […]

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  • BREAKING: Gurtler announces run for 9th Congressional District

    Matt Gurtler

    HIAWASSEE, Ga. – State House Representative for the 8th District, Matt Gurtler, officially announced candidacy for the 9th Congressional District seat on the morning of Wednesday, Feb. 12. “We did not expect this opportunity to come so soon,” Gurtler stated in a press release. “However, I’ve learned that it is not enough to simply support the […]

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  • Gurtler remains tight-lipped, visits DC as qualifying nears

    Matt Gurtler

    HIAWASSEE, Ga.- State House Representative Matt Gurtler, the incumbent in the 8th District race, continues to hold a clenched grip on his plans, seemingly wavering between whether to seek a third term in the State House or move toward a potential 50th State Senate or 9th Congressional District run. FYN received information that Gurtler was […]

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  • Gurtler leaves 8th District voters hanging in limbo

    Matt Gurtler

    HIAWASSEE, Ga. – With candidate qualification just three weeks away, House Representative Matt Gurtler continues to leave 8th District voters in the dark regarding which office he will pursue. Whether Gurtler will choose to remain the incumbent in the State House race or move toward a bid in the 50th State Senate or 9th Congressional […]

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  • Gurtler indecisive on which seat to seek

    Matt Gurtler

    HIAWASSEE, Ga. – Matt Gurtler, the 8th District State House Representative, issued a statement to FYN on Feb. 2, remaining seemingly indecisive on his next political move. “I am considering a run and weighing my options for the 9th Congressional or the 50th State Senate seat,” Gurtler told FYN. “It is very rare for both […]

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  • Gunter calls out Gurtler’s NO vote on Trump resolution

    Stan Gunter

    HIAWASSEE, Ga. – Stan Gunter, a challenger in the 8th District State House race, spoke with the Towns County Republican Party Jan. 16, reading House Resolution 882 meant to commend President Trump for his leadership, and the United States military, for taking down worldwide terrorist Qasem Soleimani. The resolution was met with applause, but the […]

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