NEWTON COUNTY – Elected District 3 Commissioner Stephanie Lindsey is challenging her suspension from the Newton County Board of Commissioners.
Lindsey, who was suspended by Governor Brian Kemp on Friday, filed a petition with the Fulton County Superior Court on March 11 against the State of Georgia. The petition challenges code O.C.G.A. § 45-5-6, the code that outlines the protocol for indicted public officials.
Stephanie Lindsey files petition against State over suspension from office
Lindsey was suspended by Gov. Kemp on March 7


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Published: Mar 12, 2025, 4:00 PM