One challenger wins in local elections

Challengers made a strong showing in Eatonton’s city elections on Nov. 7, but only one managed to break through as voters stuck with familiar leaders, both in Eatonton and in the four-way race for the vacant District 3 seat on the county commission. Veteran city council member Alvin Butts was ousted by newcomer Mike Smith in the race for the combined Wards 2 and 3 seat. Smith won with 400 votes…