http://independentmail.com/news/elections/ga/local-government/?partner=RSSAnderson Independent Mail Stories: Ga. Local Government Electionsen-uselections/ga/local-government/news/elections/ga/local-government/?partner=RSShttp://independentmail.com/feeds/headlines/elections/ga/local-government/2008-11-22T11:28:20.584073Copyright Anderson Independent Mail, 2008http://independentmail.com/news/2008/nov/05/races-franklin-county-board-commissioners-seats-re/?partner=RSS In Franklin County, a recount or a runoff election could be in the works in the hotly contested race for the County Commission chairman post. Wed, 05 Nov 2008 19:00:00 -0000http://independentmail.com/news/2008/nov/05/races-franklin-county-board-commissioners-seats-re/?partner=RSSelections/ga/local-government398262008-11-05T14:00:002008-11-05T14:00:00Copyright Anderson Independent Mail, 2008 In Franklin County, a recount or a runoff election could be in the works in the hotly contested race for the County Commission chairman post. FRANKLIN COUNTYRaces for Franklin County Board of Commissioners seats result in one upset, one possible runoffAnderson Independent Mailraces-franklin-county-board-commissioners-seats-rehttp://independentmail.com/news/2008/nov/05/several-incumbents-retain-seats-hart-county-ga-ele/?partner=RSSContested Hart County races in Tuesday’s election included those for seats on the county commission and board of education as well as for the positions of clerk of superior court and chief magistrate. Wed, 05 Nov 2008 18:37:00 -0000http://independentmail.com/news/2008/nov/05/several-incumbents-retain-seats-hart-county-ga-ele/?partner=RSSelections/ga/local-government398252008-11-05T13:37:002008-11-05T13:37:00Copyright Anderson Independent Mail, 2008Contested Hart County races in Tuesday’s election included those for seats on the county commission and board of education as well as for the positions of clerk of superior court and chief magistrate. HART COUNTYSeveral incumbents retain seats in Hart County, Ga., electionsAnderson Independent Mailseveral-incumbents-retain-seats-hart-county-ga-elehttp://independentmail.com/news/2008/jul/15/elbert-county-election-results/?partner=RSSIncumbent Elbert County Sheriff Barry L. Haston beat challenger Melvin Andrews with 57.6 percent of the votes in a Democratic primary Tuesday. Wed, 16 Jul 2008 02:50:00 -0000http://independentmail.com/news/2008/jul/15/elbert-county-election-results/?partner=RSSelections/ga/local-government360542008-07-15T22:50:002008-07-15T22:50:00Copyright Anderson Independent Mail, 2008Incumbent Elbert County Sheriff Barry L. Haston beat challenger Melvin Andrews with 57.6 percent of the votes in a Democratic primary Tuesday.ELBERT COUNTYCraig StanleyElbert County sheriff wins primaryAnderson Independent Mailelbert-county-election-resultshttp://independentmail.com/news/2008/jul/15/incumbents-re-elected-franklin-county/?partner=RSSIncumbent Franklin County Stevie Thomas won a primary battle Tuesday against his Democratic Party challengers Lee Brawner and Tom Kelley. Wed, 16 Jul 2008 02:48:00 -0000http://independentmail.com/news/2008/jul/15/incumbents-re-elected-franklin-county/?partner=RSSelections/ga/local-government360502008-07-15T22:48:002008-07-15T22:48:00Copyright Anderson Independent Mail, 2008Incumbent Franklin County Stevie Thomas won a primary battle Tuesday against his Democratic Party challengers Lee Brawner and Tom Kelley.FRANKLIN COUNTYIncumbent sheriff wins primary in Franklin CountyAnderson Independent Mailincumbents-re-elected-franklin-countyhttp://independentmail.com/news/2008/jul/15/stephens-county-election-results/?partner=RSSRandy Shirley and Jimmy Mize will face off in November for Stephens County sheriff. maxwellb@independentmail.com (Brad Maxwell)Wed, 16 Jul 2008 02:31:00 -0000http://independentmail.com/news/2008/jul/15/stephens-county-election-results/?partner=RSSelections/ga/local-government360522008-07-15T22:31:002008-07-15T22:31:00Copyright Anderson Independent Mail, 2008Randy Shirley and Jimmy Mize will face off in November for Stephens County sheriff.Stephens CountyBrad MaxwellShirley, Mize win primaries in Stephens County sheriff’s race Anderson Independent Mailstephens-county-election-resultshttp://independentmail.com/news/2008/jul/15/hart-county-voters-approve-1-cent-sales-tax/?partner=RSSIn what was an uneventful day at the polls, Hart County voters supported the 1-cent sales tax for another five years to help raise money for the local schools. smithca@independentmail.com (Charmaine Smith-Miles)Wed, 16 Jul 2008 00:51:00 -0000http://independentmail.com/news/2008/jul/15/hart-county-voters-approve-1-cent-sales-tax/?partner=RSSelections/ga/local-government360512008-07-15T20:51:002008-07-15T20:51:00Copyright Anderson Independent Mail, 2008In what was an uneventful day at the polls, Hart County voters supported the 1-cent sales tax for another five years to help raise money for the local schools.HART COUNTYCharmaine Smith-MilesHart County voters approve 1-cent sales tax; turnout lowAnderson Independent Mailhart-county-voters-approve-1-cent-sales-taxhttp://independentmail.com/news/2008/jul/14/franklin-county-voters-will-be-deciding-local-offi/?partner=RSSPolls open at 7 a.m. Tuesday and close at 7 p.m. Tue, 15 Jul 2008 01:54:00 -0000http://independentmail.com/news/2008/jul/14/franklin-county-voters-will-be-deciding-local-offi/?partner=RSSelections/ga/local-government360122008-07-14T21:54:002008-07-14T21:54:00Copyright Anderson Independent Mail, 2008Polls open at 7 a.m. Tuesday and close at 7 p.m.<!-- no dateline and no defined city -->Franklin County voters will be deciding local offices todayAnderson Independent Mailfranklin-county-voters-will-be-deciding-local-offihttp://independentmail.com/news/2008/jul/14/many-georgians-have-cast-their-votes-already/?partner=RSSPrimary elections are today; absentee ballots must be received by Monday. Tue, 15 Jul 2008 01:52:00 -0000http://independentmail.com/news/2008/jul/14/many-georgians-have-cast-their-votes-already/?partner=RSSelections/ga/local-government360112008-07-14T21:52:002008-07-14T21:52:00Copyright Anderson Independent Mail, 2008Primary elections are today; absentee ballots must be received by Monday.<!-- no dateline and no defined city -->Craig StanleyMany Georgians have cast their votes alreadyAnderson Independent Mailmany-georgians-have-cast-their-votes-alreadyhttp://independentmail.com/news/2008/jul/10/elbert-county-sheriffs-race-involves-some-familiar/?partner=RSSThis year will mark the third time Democrats Barry L. Haston and Melvin Andrews face off for the sheriff's position. Fri, 11 Jul 2008 03:12:00 -0000http://independentmail.com/news/2008/jul/10/elbert-county-sheriffs-race-involves-some-familiar/?partner=RSSelections/ga/local-government359112008-07-10T23:12:002008-07-10T23:12:00Copyright Anderson Independent Mail, 2008This year will mark the third time Democrats Barry L. Haston and Melvin Andrews face off for the sheriff's position.ELBERT COUNTYCraig StanleyElbert County sheriff's race involves some familiar facesAnderson Independent Mailelbert-county-sheriffs-race-involves-some-familiarhttp://independentmail.com/news/2008/jul/09/1-cent-sales-tax-vote-tuesday-hart-county/?partner=RSSVoters will have the chance to make two choices regarding education in Hart County when the polls open for Georgia primary elections Tuesday. Thu, 10 Jul 2008 02:10:00 -0000http://independentmail.com/news/2008/jul/09/1-cent-sales-tax-vote-tuesday-hart-county/?partner=RSSelections/ga/local-government358642008-07-09T22:10:002008-07-09T22:10:00Copyright Anderson Independent Mail, 2008Voters will have the chance to make two choices regarding education in Hart County when the polls open for Georgia primary elections Tuesday.HART COUNTY1-cent sales tax up for vote on Tuesday in Hart CountyAnderson Independent Mail1-cent-sales-tax-vote-tuesday-hart-countyhttp://independentmail.com/news/2008/jul/09/primaries-dont-attract-large-number-candidates-har/?partner=RSSOn July 15, only those voting in the Democratic primary will be able to chose from local candidates in Hart County. smithca@independentmail.com (Charmaine Smith-Miles)Thu, 10 Jul 2008 02:03:00 -0000http://independentmail.com/news/2008/jul/09/primaries-dont-attract-large-number-candidates-har/?partner=RSSelections/ga/local-government358632008-07-09T22:03:002008-07-09T22:03:00Copyright Anderson Independent Mail, 2008On July 15, only those voting in the Democratic primary will be able to chose from local candidates in Hart County.HART COUNTYCharmaine Smith-MilesPrimaries don't attract large number of candidates in Hart CountyAnderson Independent Mailprimaries-dont-attract-large-number-candidates-harhttp://independentmail.com/news/2008/jul/08/several-stephens-county-candidates-unopposed-prima/?partner=RSSMany primary races for Stephens County-related offices won't be heavily contested maxwellb@independentmail.com (Brad Maxwell)Wed, 09 Jul 2008 03:13:00 -0000http://independentmail.com/news/2008/jul/08/several-stephens-county-candidates-unopposed-prima/?partner=RSSelections/ga/local-government358212008-07-08T23:13:002008-07-08T23:13:00Copyright Anderson Independent Mail, 2008Many primary races for Stephens County-related offices won't be heavily contested Stephens CountyBrad MaxwellSeveral Stephens County candidates unopposed in primariesAnderson Independent Mailseveral-stephens-county-candidates-unopposed-primahttp://independentmail.com/news/2008/jul/08/fresh-faces-face-stephens-county-primaries/?partner=RSSFour county commission seats, including two brand new ones and tje county sheriff position, are contested in the Stephens County primary elections on Tuesday. maxwellb@independentmail.com (Brad Maxwell)Wed, 09 Jul 2008 03:05:00 -0000http://independentmail.com/news/2008/jul/08/fresh-faces-face-stephens-county-primaries/?partner=RSSelections/ga/local-government358182008-07-08T23:05:002008-07-08T23:05:00Copyright Anderson Independent Mail, 2008Four county commission seats, including two brand new ones and tje county sheriff position, are contested in the Stephens County primary elections on Tuesday.Stephens CountyBrad MaxwellFresh faces face off in Stephens County primariesAnderson Independent Mailfresh-faces-face-stephens-county-primarieshttp://independentmail.com/news/2008/may/27/rules-have-changed-regarding-handing-absentee-ball/?partner=RSSNew interpretation of law indicates that absentee ballot cannot be brought to elections office by voter's family member, only by voter Wed, 28 May 2008 03:18:00 -0000http://independentmail.com/news/2008/may/27/rules-have-changed-regarding-handing-absentee-ball/?partner=RSSelections/ga/local-government343812008-05-27T23:18:002008-05-27T23:18:00Copyright Anderson Independent Mail, 2008New interpretation of law indicates that absentee ballot cannot be brought to elections office by voter's family member, only by voter<!-- no dateline and no defined city -->Rules have changed regarding handing in absentee ballots in Georgia electionsAnderson Independent Mailrules-have-changed-regarding-handing-absentee-ballhttp://independentmail.com/news/2008/may/06/twenty-two-hart-county-candidates-qualify-election/?partner=RSSSome 22 people have filed for races in Hart County; several officials are unopposed. Tue, 06 May 2008 20:26:00 -0000http://independentmail.com/news/2008/may/06/twenty-two-hart-county-candidates-qualify-election/?partner=RSSelections/ga/local-education335582008-05-06T16:26:002008-05-06T16:26:00Copyright Anderson Independent Mail, 2008Some 22 people have filed for races in Hart County; several officials are unopposed.HARTWELLTwenty-two Hart County candidates qualify for electionsAnderson Independent Mailtwenty-two-hart-county-candidates-qualify-electionhttp://independentmail.com/news/2008/apr/17/stephens-county-school-board-member-payne-not-seek/?partner=RSSGeorge Payne, an at-large member of the school board, said Tuesday that it is time for him to move on from the board. Thu, 17 Apr 2008 21:14:00 -0000http://independentmail.com/news/2008/apr/17/stephens-county-school-board-member-payne-not-seek/?partner=RSSelections/ga/local-education328732008-04-17T17:14:002008-04-17T17:14:00Copyright Anderson Independent Mail, 2008George Payne, an at-large member of the school board, said Tuesday that it is time for him to move on from the board.Stephens CountyStephens County school board member Payne not seeking re-electionAnderson Independent Mailstephens-county-school-board-member-payne-not-seekhttp://independentmail.com/news/2008/apr/10/lavonia-police-chief-step-down-seek-sheriffs-posit/?partner=RSSRandy Shirley, the police chief for the city of Lavonia, said he wants to be a sheriff who is accessible to citizens. Thu, 10 Apr 2008 19:57:00 -0000http://independentmail.com/news/2008/apr/10/lavonia-police-chief-step-down-seek-sheriffs-posit/?partner=RSSelections/ga/local-government325522008-04-10T15:57:002008-04-10T15:57:00Copyright Anderson Independent Mail, 2008Randy Shirley, the police chief for the city of Lavonia, said he wants to be a sheriff who is accessible to citizens.Stephens CountyLavonia police chief to step down to seek sheriff’s positionAnderson Independent Maillavonia-police-chief-step-down-seek-sheriffs-posithttp://independentmail.com/news/2008/mar/29/candidates-can-go-online-tell-voters-about-themsel/?partner=RSSCandidates urged to submit their e-mail addresses and contact details to IndependentMail.com to be included in our exclusive Voter Guide Sun, 30 Mar 2008 02:17:00 -0000http://independentmail.com/news/2008/mar/29/candidates-can-go-online-tell-voters-about-themsel/?partner=RSSelections/ga/local-government320892008-03-29T22:17:002008-03-29T22:17:00Copyright Anderson Independent Mail, 2008Candidates urged to submit their e-mail addresses and contact details to IndependentMail.com to be included in our exclusive Voter Guide<!-- no dateline and no defined city -->Candidates can go online, tell voters about themselves at IndependentMail.comAnderson Independent Mailcandidates-can-go-online-tell-voters-about-themselhttp://independentmail.com/news/2007/nov/07/election-brings-new-officials-toccoa-and-passage-t/?partner=RSSThe city of Toccoa will begin 2008 with two new commissioners. With four City Commission seats up for grabs, two incumbents kept their posts for another four years, while newcomers were elected as well, according to unofficial vote totals. Thu, 08 Nov 2007 01:37:00 -0000http://independentmail.com/news/2007/nov/07/election-brings-new-officials-toccoa-and-passage-t/?partner=RSSelections/ga/local-government260112007-11-07T20:37:002007-11-07T20:37:00Copyright Anderson Independent Mail, 2008The city of Toccoa will begin 2008 with two new commissioners. With four City Commission seats up for grabs, two incumbents kept their posts for another four years, while newcomers were elected as well, according to unofficial vote totals. <!-- no dateline and no defined city -->Election brings new officials to Toccoa and passage of tax referendumAnderson Independent Mailelection-brings-new-officials-toccoa-and-passage-thttp://independentmail.com/news/2007/oct/26/advance-voting-toccoa-city-commission-seats-begins/?partner=RSSCity residents are to elect four of five City Commission seats as well as a county special local option sales tax referendum. Sat, 27 Oct 2007 01:09:00 -0000http://independentmail.com/news/2007/oct/26/advance-voting-toccoa-city-commission-seats-begins/?partner=RSSelections/ga/local-government254352007-10-26T21:09:002007-10-26T21:09:00Copyright Anderson Independent Mail, 2008City residents are to elect four of five City Commission seats as well as a county special local option sales tax referendum. TOCCOA, Ga.Advance voting for Toccoa City Commission seats begins MondayAnderson Independent Mailadvance-voting-toccoa-city-commission-seats-begins