After 25 years of unopposed races, Buford City Commissioner Chris Burge is facing his first challenger in the Nov. 7 election — political newcomer Gary A. Ingram.
“A lot of people don’t know what’s going on behind closed doors,” said Ingram, a truck driver and part-time heavy equipment operator. “I just wanted to make a difference.”
Burge, who has seen much growth in the town during his tenure, said, “I just like to keep things pretty much on keel like we have had them.”
Election 2017: Buford commission race pits never-challenged incumbent against political first-timer