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- 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Greg Bluestein, The first turnover in Nathan Deal's second-term administration, Atlanta Journal-Constitution (November 7, 2014).
- 1 2 Johnny Edwards, Two members exit Fulton commission, Atlanta Journal-Constitution (August 11, 2012).
- ↑ Fulton commissioner ducks taking oath on ethics charge, Atlanta Journal-Constitution (August 11, 2012).
- ↑ Amanda C. Coyne, Former Ossoff volunteers try to make Democratic gains in red suburbs, Atlanta Journal-Constitution (November 2, 2018).
- 1 2 "Deal names Riley to state post". NorthFulton.com. November 7, 2014.
- ↑ Dave Williams, Gov. Kemp names Lynne Riley state treasurer, Atlanta Business Chronicle (May 1, 2019).
- ↑ Mark Woolsey, House race draws second candidate, Atlanta Journal-Constitution (November 12, 2014).