•January 21, 2026•

Residents are invited to attend a public Candidates Forum on Wednesday, February 4th at 6:00 p.m. at The Little Theater on the Square to hear from local officials and candidates and receive important information about issues on the ballot. The agenda includes the following: information on the referendum to change the City of Sullivan’s form of government to a managerial form of government, remarks from Scot Wrighton, former City Manager of Decatur, and City Managers Association Advisor Volunteer, reintroductions from Moultrie County Board members running unopposed for their current seats, remarks from the Moultrie County Treasurer Stephanie L. Helmuth running unopposed, candidate presentations from Moultrie County Sheriff candidates - Gary D. Carroll and Jared Hayes, and candidate presentations from Moultrie County Clerk candidates - Linda S. Qualls and Kristie Russel. 

This event will be live-streamed on the News Progress Facebook page, and the forum, hosted by Sullivan Chamber and Economic Development, is free and open to the public and will be moderated by Sullivan CUSD #300 Schools Superintendent, Dr. Ted Walk.