Baptist Legislator Riles Blacks, Women

A moderate Baptist publisher turned conservative politician is making a name as a freshman member of the Georgia State Senate, sponsoring one bill that prompted a walkout by black legislators and another that critics say is anti-women. Cecil Staton is president and...

Staton Apparent Winner in Primary for Georgia Senate

Baptist publisher Cecil Staton Wednesday afternoon appeared headed for a fall election pitting him against a fellow Baptist in his bid for the Georgia State Senate. Staton, president of Smyth & Helwys Publishing in Macon, Ga., led physician Meg Nichols in...

Fellow Baptist Challenges Cecil Staton for State Senate

Baptist publisher Cecil Staton’s recently announced bid for the Georgia State Senate could be shaping up as a Baptist battle, with a minister from Macon entering the race. Ben Taylor, an ordained minister and staff member at First Baptist Church of Macon,...