Vowing to look past the ‘chatter and smoke,’ Woolard takes oath as Fulton elections chair

Cathy Woolard discusses her new role as chair of the Fulton County Board of Registration and Elections.

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There’s officially a new chair of the Fulton County Board of Elections.

Longtime Atlanta Democrat Cathy Woolard took the oath of office Wednesday. The former Atlanta City Council president replaces Alex Wan who resigned to run for office.

Woolard says her experience allows her to see beyond what she calls, the “chatter and smoke” of politics, and find the facts.