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🌟 The Gist: If you're in Laurens County and want to make a real difference in your community, the 2024 county elections are your chance to step up. Here’s the lowdown on the qualifying fees for the various county offices.

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Want to Run for Office in Laurens County? Here’s What You Need to Know

by Thom ChandlerJanuary 11, 2024January 11, 2024

State Sen. Mike Dugan, R-Carrollton, is running for the U.S. House seat in Georgia's 3rd Congressional District being vacated by Rep. Drew Ferguson.

Your Government

State Senator Mike Dugan to Run for U.S. House Seat in Georgia

by Dave Williams | Capitol Beat News ServiceJanuary 6, 2024January 6, 2024

U.S. District Judge Steve Jones, the same jurist who upheld state’s new congressional and legislative district maps last week, declared Tuesday that True the Vote’s actions did not constitute illegal voter intimidation as alleged by Fair Fight Action, the voting rights group founded by Democrat Stacey Abrams.

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Judge rejects voter intimidation charges against conservative group in Georgia

by Dave Williams | Capitol Beat News ServiceJanuary 3, 2024January 3, 2024

Jones found Thursday that all three maps added majority-Black opportunity districts in the areas he identified in October, when he found that the maps drawn by the Legislature in 2021 diluted Black voting power.

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We Have A Map: Federal judge approves Georgia’s new congressional and legislative districts

by Sarah Kallis | GPBJanuary 2, 2024January 2, 2024

A federal jury ruled that Rudy Giuliani must pay $148 million to two Georgia election workers he falsely accused of fraud during the 2020 election, leading to their reputational and emotional harm.

Crime

Georgia Election Workers Vindicated: Giuliani Ordered To Pay $148M for Defamation

by Thom ChandlerDecember 15, 2023December 15, 2023

🌟 The Gist: In East Point, a small group of voters decided the City Council elections for Wards B, C, and D. As a result, new leadership will be coming to the city, as all three incumbents were thrown out of office.

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A Small Group of Residents Determined the Future of East Point

by Thom ChandlerDecember 6, 2023December 6, 2023

🗳️ The Gist: Allen Sells has secured the Roswell City Council Post 2 seat after winning the runoff election against Michael Dal Cerro.

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Who Won the Roswell City Council Runoff Election?

by Thom ChandlerDecember 5, 2023December 5, 2023

🌳 The Gist: Woodstock’s landscapes are set for a green transformation, as over 86% of voters backed the Trails and Parks Bond Referendum, paving the way for significant park and trail developments.

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Election Results: Woodstock Voters Rally Behind $24 Million Trails and Parks Bond

by Thom ChandlerNovember 8, 2023November 8, 2023

📊 The Gist: The Brookhaven mayoral election heads to a runoff with H.J. "John" Park and Lauren Kiefer as the leading contenders after a competitive initial vote.

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Election Results: Brookhaven Mayor’s Race Heads to Runoff

by Thom ChandlerNovember 8, 2023November 8, 2023

🏙️ The Gist: Savannah's mayoral race concluded with a sweeping re-election for incumbent Van Johnson, whose platform of progress has evidently resonated with the majority of city voters.

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Savannah Mayor Van Johnson Wins Another Term

by Thom ChandlerNovember 7, 2023November 7, 2023

ELECTION RESULTS

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Who Won the 2023 Norcross City Council Election?

by Thom ChandlerNovember 7, 2023November 7, 2023

Instead, it’s “Which Bubba?”

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In Darien, Election Day Is a Battle of the Bubbas

by Craig Nelson | The CurrentNovember 7, 2023November 7, 2023

The address that Tyrisha Davis listed as her residence when she registered as a mayoral candidate in Savannah is a vacant pink home, with a “For Rent” sign and a broken window. A neighbor said the home has been empty for weeks and the property manager does not recall anyone with her name renting the home.

Does Savannah’s Little-known Mayoral Candidate Actually Live in Savannah?

by Jake Shore | The Current and Margaret Coker | The CurrentNovember 7, 2023November 7, 2023

In the national conversation, Americans can typically wax eloquent or incensed about the latest federal policy or legislative tumult. Yet, ask the average citizen who their mayor is, or which city councilman is their immediate advocate, and you're often met with a bemused shrug.

Commentary: Why Your Mayor Matters More Than the President

by Thom ChandlerNovember 7, 2023November 7, 2023

Georgia residents head to the polls today for municipal elections, an often overlooked but critical component of the electoral process. These elections, which occur every two years, allow voters to choose their city council members, mayors, and other city officials who play a crucial role in shaping local policies and decision-making.

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It’s Election Day in Georgia

by Kelly PostNovember 7, 2023November 7, 2023

Polling Place Vote Here Sign On White Board Near House

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Who Is on the Ballot for Tuesday’s Election in Cobb County?

by Thom ChandlerNovember 6, 2023November 6, 2023

As the leaves turn in DeKalb County, the political landscape is poised for transformation as well, with municipal elections set for November 7, 2023. Voters across the county will cast their ballots in a series of local races that could redefine city leadership for the next several years.

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Who Is on the Ballot on Election Day in DeKalb County?

by Thom ChandlerNovember 4, 2023November 4, 2023

It’s the middle of the afternoon on a Wednesday, and Coffee County elections supervisor Christy Nipper is calm and relaxed. Early voting for municipal elections is underway and running smoothly. Voters occasionally call with questions about who’s on the ballot and everything else is “business as usual.”

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Here’s How Coffee County Is Recovering From a 2020 Election Scandal

by Stephen Fowler | GA TodayOctober 25, 2023