2026 Georgia General Election

Debra Wooten Ashley

Survivors include his loving wife, Debra Wooten Ashley; mother, Shirley Nixon; sisters, Brenda (Larry) Jennings, Debbie (Tim) Brooks, and Dorothy Jackson; sister-in-law, Judy (Fred) Pruitt; nieces and nephews, Angel (Kasey) Worrells, Crystal (Jeremy) Bolt, Deana (Bobby) Stuart, Clint (Kip) Caraway, Matthew Jackson, Christy (Chris) Zolomy, Sammy (Tammy) Bailey, Michael (Misty) Bailey; several great nieces, great nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends.

Ricky Ashley Obituary - LaGrange, GA

Debra Wooten Ashley was married to Ricky Ashley at the time of his death.

As of the close of qualifying, the following eight candidates are seeking the seat:

▸ Israel Barsh, CEO and founder of Lionsgate Coalition and the U.S. Global Office of Nonprofits

▸ Mikquez Berry, managing agent/owner of The Financi Agency insurance company

▸ Rollo Milton, field service technician for Atlanta Gas Light

▸ Tabatha Lewis, executive director of Communities In Schools of Georgia of Troup County

▸ Kalitha Reynolds, owner and operator of The Reach Agency insurance company

▸ Debra Wooten Ashley, cashier and salesperson at LaGrange Car Wash

▸ Shavaky Lamar Brown, warehouse and domestic supply chain manager

▸ Nathan Gaskin, former District 2 LaGrange Council member and Delta retiree

Eight candidates seek LaGrange council seat as qualifying closes

Debra Wooten Ashley works as a cashier and salesperson at LaGrange Car Wash.

Troup Coalition to host District 2 candidate forum at Griggs Center

As of October 23, 2026, Debra Wooten Ashley’s website did not contain information on this issue.

▸ Tabatha Lewis, executive director of Communities In Schools of Georgia of Troup County

▸ Kalitha Reynolds, owner and operator of The Reach Agency insurance company

▸ Debra Wooten Ashley, cashier and salesperson at LaGrange Car Wash

▸ Shavaky Lamar Brown, warehouse and domestic supply chain manager

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Economy

Public Services

Housing & Urban Development

Public Safety

Transportation & Infrastructure

Energy & the Environment

Israel Barsh

Kalitha Reynolds

Mikquez Berry

Nathan Gaskin

Rollo Milton

Shavaskey Brown

Tabitha Lewis

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- City council is tasked with ensuring the health, comfort, and safety of residents of the city 
- City council members work with the mayor to govern city departments, such as the police department, fire department, transportation department, and parks and recreation department. 
- City council members represent either the whole city or residents of a specific district. 
- Most city council members in Georgia are elected in odd years to four year terms. Elections are nonpartisan. 

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