Former Dolton Mayor Tiffany Henyard running for office in Fulton County, Georgia

DOLTON, Ill. (WLS) -- Former Dolton Mayor Tiffany Henyard is officially running for political office in the state of Georgia.

She's seeking a seat on the Fulton County Commission.

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Henyard launched her campaign with a post on social media, talking about her decision to run as a Republican.

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She's facing a residency challenge in Georgia.

Meanwhile she remains under investigation in Illinois, for her handling of Dolton's finances.

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