First of two political forums is tonight

With the July 31 general primary rapidly approaching, two forums are scheduled locally to allow citizens to evaluate the candidates in several races. The Chamber of Commerce altered its forum schedule, canceling the first session which had been set for Monday night.

Now a single chamber forum is set for Thursday, June 28 at 6 p.m. at the Barnesville Civic Center featuring candidates for county commission district 3, chief magistrate, state house district 131 and U.S. Congress district 3 although incumbent Congressman Lynn Westmoreland is not expected to attend.