ATLANTA - Voters in Atlanta’s District 7 are preparing for a tight runoff race between attorney Thomas Worthy and longtime resident Thad Flowers, with just 51 votes separating the two after the Nov. 4 election.

The north Atlanta district, which includes parts of Buckhead and some of the city’s busiest shopping areas, is known for its diversity and economic influence.

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Worthy, a Piedmont Public Policy Officer and former MARTA board member, said his leadership and policy background make him well suited for the job. "My role as an executive and my role in government service shows true and real results," Worthy said.

He has served as co-chair of the Georgia Council on Criminal Justice and says his experience working across agencies helps him improve complicated system

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