Elections & Local Government in Stephens County
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Who decides, and what rules are changing?Elections issues in Stephens County
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The change extends the county's ACCG defined contribution retirement plan to three elected officials who weren't previously eligible.
The county board filled a seat on the Avita Community Partners Board, giving the county a voice on that body.
Stephens County Hospital CEO Van Loskoski updated county commissioners on the hospital's partnership with Wellstar, a relationship residents rely on for local hospital services.
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…
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…
The county board's unanimous proclamation recognizes recovery efforts in Stephens County.
A resident asked the county board to upgrade buildings at its convenience sites, which residents use for waste disposal.
The vote sets up a countywide election question on whether Sunday alcohol sales should be allowed.
Voters returning absentee ballots by drop box for the county's 2026 elections can only use the box inside the Historic Courthouse while…
The board voted to leave its public meeting for a private discussion of a possible lawsuit, a step residents can track but not observe directly.
The county board met behind closed doors to discuss possible legal action, a matter that could affect the county's legal or financial standing.
A nonbinding ballot question could gauge voter support for merging city and county government before any formal consolidation move.
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