News Summary
The city council incumbents in Oxford, Georgia, have secured their seats for the upcoming elections without any contested races. Michael Ready, Jim Windham, and Jeff Wearing will continue their roles in Posts 4, 5, and 6 respectively. Additionally, the community welcomes Ballardstyle Kustoms & Classics, a new U-Haul neighborhood dealer offering essential moving rental services. This development highlights ongoing community growth and resource accessibility.
Oxford, Georgia has seen its city council incumbents maintain their positions as the qualifying period for the upcoming elections concluded without any contested races. The seats up for election included Post 4, Post 5, and Post 6, with only the current officeholders qualifying to run. Michael Ready will continue to serve in Post 4, while James “Jim” Windham retains Post 5, and Jeff Wearing holds onto Post 6.
In addition to the city council news, Oxford welcomes a new business as Ballardstyle Kustoms & Classics was announced as a new U-Haul neighborhood dealer on February 19. Located at 2173 Highway 81 N, Ballardstyle Kustoms & Classics will provide a variety of rental equipment essential for moving needs, including U-Haul trucks, trailers, towing equipment, and moving supplies. The business operates from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday to Friday and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturdays. Customers wishing to reserve U-Haul products can do so by calling the store or visiting the U-Haul website.
Michael Ballard, the owner of Ballardstyle Kustoms & Classics, expressed a sense of pride in partnering with U-Haul to better serve the community of Newton County. U-Haul has a long-standing relationship with independent dealers, having operated since 1945 to provide necessary rental equipment to do-it-yourself movers. In fact, over 21,000 small businesses across the United States and Canada work with U-Haul, generating supplemental income without the requirement of a financial investment, as they are not franchise operations.
Local U-Haul dealers dedicate a portion of their lot space and time to support community mobility needs. This initiative aligns with U-Haul’s commitment to convenience and accessibility for customers in search of moving solutions.
In conjunction with its rental services, U-Haul also offers Moving Help®, a service that assists customers with various moving tasks, such as loading, unloading, and cleaning. Since its inception in 2002, this service has allowed customers to select the number of workers, hours, and specific services required from a network of local Moving Help Providers. Pricing for these services is transparent, and payment is contingent on customer approval after the service has been completed.
The combination of city council stability and the introduction of a new U-Haul neighborhood dealer suggests a continued focus on community development and resource accessibility in Oxford, Georgia. Residents can expect to see uninterrupted leadership within the city council, while also benefiting from improved moving services in partnership with local businesses.
This update reflects essential happenings in Oxford and sets the stage for continued availability of local governance and community-oriented services, fostering growth and support within the local economy.
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