The first openly gay Republican was elected to a city council seat in Doraville:

Brian Bates is a 36-year-old business owner in charge of Doraville's annual Police Appreciation Day.

He's active in his neighborhood association and staunchly supports popular police Chief John King, who became a major issue in elections earlier this month.
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Bates is now the state's first openly gay Republican elected to office – a development that has gained the attention of politicos and pundits across the country.

State Rep. Jill Chambers (R-Atlanta), whose district includes Doraville, said she was thrilled to see Bates win. The state Republican party referred a reporter to Chambers for comment about Bates' election victory.

Chambers said Bates has skills and experience that will serve the community well, including being highly organized, computer savvy and a community activist who will promote fiscal conservatism.

Chambers, who said she contributed $150 to Bates' campaign, said Republicans welcomed a debate about the party's positions on gay issues. But she said sexual orientation won't be much of a political issue in Doraville.

"I don't think his sexuality is going to play a role on city council," said Chambers. "But his fiscal responsibility will be greatly appreciated on a day-to-day basis. His margin of victory shows that our community in north DeKalb cares more about the person and their performance as an elected official than someone's sexuality."