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Nov. 3 special election to address Norcross City Council vacancy
Summary by The Atlanta Editorial Desk Hayden Sumlin , as published by Rough Draft Atlanta (intown neighborhoods)
· August 5, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The election aims to fill a vacancy on the Norcross City Council left by the late Marshall Cheek.
A special election is set to take place in Norcross on November 3. The election aims to fill a vacancy on the Norcross City Council left by the late Marshall Cheek. Cheek passed away in mid-June, and the community is still mourning his loss.
The city council has been affected by his absence, making it difficult to achieve a quorum. Mayor Craig Newton noted that the busy schedules of council members have contributed to this challenge. Further details about the special election and its proceedings are available from the city council or local news sources.
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Category: government Published: August 5, 2026 Source: Rough Draft Atlanta (intown neighborhoods) Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? A special election is set to take place in Norcross on November 3. The election aims to fill a vacancy on the Norcross City Council left by the late Marshall Cheek. Cheek passed away in mid-June, and…
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