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Elbert County sheriff wins primary
Tuesday, July 15, 2008
Incumbent Elbert County Sheriff Barry L. Haston beat challenger Melvin Andrews with 57.6 percent of the votes in a Democratic primary Tuesday. Full story »
Incumbent sheriff wins primary in Franklin County
Tuesday, July 15, 2008
Incumbent Franklin County Stevie Thomas won a primary battle Tuesday against his Democratic Party challengers Lee Brawner and Tom Kelley. Full story »
Shirley, Mize win primaries in Stephens County sheriff’s race
Tuesday, July 15, 2008
Randy Shirley and Jimmy Mize will face off in November for Stephens County sheriff. Full story »
Hart County voters approve 1-cent sales tax; turnout low
Tuesday, July 15, 2008
In 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. Full story »
Franklin County voters will be deciding local offices today
Monday, July 14, 2008
Polls open at 7 a.m. Tuesday and close at 7 p.m. Full story »
Many Georgians have cast their votes already
Monday, July 14, 2008
Primary elections are today; absentee ballots must be received by Monday. Full story »
Elbert County sheriff's race involves some familiar faces
Thursday, July 10, 2008
This year will mark the third time Democrats Barry L. Haston and Melvin Andrews face off for the sheriff's position. Full story »
1-cent sales tax up for vote on Tuesday in Hart County
Wednesday, July 9, 2008
Voters will have the chance to make two choices regarding education in Hart County when the polls open for Georgia primary elections Tuesday. Full story »
Primaries don't attract large number of candidates in Hart County
Wednesday, July 9, 2008
On July 15, only those voting in the Democratic primary will be able to chose from local candidates in Hart County. Full story »
Several Stephens County candidates unopposed in primaries
Tuesday, July 8, 2008
Many primary races for Stephens County-related offices won't be heavily contested Full story »
Fresh faces face off in Stephens County primaries
Tuesday, July 8, 2008
Four county commission seats, including two brand new ones and tje county sheriff position, are contested in the Stephens County primary elections on Tuesday. Full story »
Rules have changed regarding handing in absentee ballots in Georgia elections
Tuesday, May 27, 2008
New interpretation of law indicates that absentee ballot cannot be brought to elections office by voter's family member, only by voter Full story »
Twenty-two Hart County candidates qualify for elections
Tuesday, May 6, 2008
Some 22 people have filed for races in Hart County; several officials are unopposed. Full story »
Stephens County school board member Payne not seeking re-election
Thursday, April 17, 2008
George Payne, an at-large member of the school board, said Tuesday that it is time for him to move on from the board. Full story »
Lavonia police chief to step down to seek sheriff’s position
Thursday, April 10, 2008
Randy Shirley, the police chief for the city of Lavonia, said he wants to be a sheriff who is accessible to citizens. Full story »
