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Elections & Local Government

Elections, voting, representation, ordinances, appointments, ethics, and government structure.

Who decides, and what rules are changing?

Elections issues across Northeast Georgia

557 current issues

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IssueStephens Countyunder consideration

Stephens County sets voter registration deadline and advance voting site for Nov. 3 election

Residents who want to vote in the November 3rd General Election must register or update their registration by October 5th and can cast advance ballots at the county's…

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September 10, 2026: Advance voting schedule for November 3, 2026 General Election
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Voter registration closes October 5th, 2026, ahead of the November 3rd General Election.
IssueStephens Countyunder consideration

Stephens County sets absentee ballot drop box and application deadline for November election

Voters who want to cast an absentee ballot by mail or drop box for the November 3rd general election have set deadlines and a single drop box location…

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September 10, 2026: Deadline to submit absentee ballot applications
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Absentee ballot applications are due October 23rd, 2026, and the Historic Courthouse drop box closes October 30th at 5:00 PM ahead of the November 3rd, 2026 General Election.
IssueLavoniaapproved

Lavonia council appoints Barbara Busby as city clerk

The council voted to name a new city clerk, the official who handles the city's records and council business, succeeding retiring clerk Angie Greer.

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September 8, 2026: Appointment of Barbara Busby as City Clerk, succeeding retiring Angie Greer
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