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Page2ApriM0, 2016 StarNews www.starnewsga.com r Richard Mix seeks Georgia’s Senator Mike Crane seeks Georgia’s 3rd Congressional District seat 3rd Congressional District seat Newnan businessman and entrepreneur, Richard Mix, is running as a Republican for the 3rd District seat in the U.S. Congress, currently held by Lynn Westmoreland. Mix joins Senator Mike Crane (R-GA) and West Point Mayor Drew in the race. Westmoreland is not seeking re-election. Mix graduated from the University of Georgia with a Business Degree in 1986. After graduation from UGA, he worked in the National Accounts Department in the beverage industry and as a Corporate Account Manager for Dun & Bradstreet. Mix then left the corporate world and founded Pit Stop Sanitation Services in Hiram before leaving for Hollywood to pursue film production. While in California, he executive produced a film featuring Bryan Cranston, John Ritter, and David Delouise among others. He then returned to the Atlanta area where he was President/CEO of Mix International Media and worked to bring the film industry back to Georgia. In 2008, he executive produced the feature film CONJURER, starring John Schneider. Richard later co-produced a DUKES OF HAZZARD 30th Anniversary special with Schneider before leaving the film industry to pursue his interest in vintage toys and collectibles. He relocated to Newnan in 2012 where he and his wife, Kelli, own and operate Full Circle Toys. Mix describes himself as a concerned citizen, not part of the political machine, and someone in tune with the needs and desires of the people. ‘T am a businessman, a father of two teenage daughters, and a citizen that is concerned about the direction the country is headed. Traveling to more than 40 countries has given me a unique perspective on the concerns of our country. When you look at the current state of affairs in the U.S., it is quite obvious that it is time for a change. As a well-rounded, seasoned businessman, I am the clear choice for positive change.” Mix has pledged transparency and accessibility. He stated ”1 want to hear from people. I want to know their concerns and then- ideas, and I will carry the causes of this district to Washington, DC.” Senator Mike Crane has announced his cam paign team in his race to succeed Congressman Lynn Westmoreland in Georgia’s 3rd Congressional District. “Our country is at a tipping point. The only thing that will change the tide is electing principled, con stitutional conservatives who will make the tough decisions. I am proud of the team we’ve put together to ensure that Georgia’s 3rd district has exactly that type of representative in Washington,” said Crane. Crane announced that he has hired the following firms to help guide his race: • Axiom Strategies - General consulting and voter contact • Jamestown Associates - Media • High Cotton Consulting - Fundraising Axiom Strategies is the largest Republican con sulting firm in the country and the top Republican direct mail firm for federal races nationwide. Axiom has a proven record of success, posting an 81% win rate for Congressional races it serves. Jamestown Associates has a strong reputation of producing some of the most compelling advertising in politics. In 2014, Jamestown received an award for the “Most Original TV Ad” in the country in 2014. Jamestown’s work has been featured on Meet the Press, Hannity, Hardball, Fox News, CNN, ABC, NBC and CBS. In 2014, High Cotton led the fundraising effort for Congressman Jack Kingston’s United States Senate Campaign and managed to raise $7,500,000, leading the field in every quarter. High Cotton has extensive fundraising experience in Georgia as well as Washington, DC, raising money for some of the country’s most competitive races. “I’m proud of the team we’ve assembled to help guide us to victory. Their combined record of success in electing proven conservatives to office is exactly what the residents of the 3rd district deserve,” noted Crane. Mix Crane At GreyStone Power, we've been cutting costs to reduce rates. Even though the service charge on residential bills rendered after April 1 is going up, electric rates are coming down. For example, the average residential member, using about 1,100 kWh per month, will see a bottom line bill decrease of about $9.50 per month. That's more than $110 a year! If you're on Wallet Watch like we are, that's money you can use. GreyStone Power. Keeping an eye on the bottom line. _ GreyStone POWER CORPORATION An Electric Membership Corporation greystonepower.com GUESS S3 GreyStone Power Is an equal opportunity provider and employer.
