Postal Service Issues Causing Local Election Concerns

Yesterday was the official kickoff of what promises to be a very busy election year, as advance in-person voting got underway in Stephens County and across Georgia for the Presidential Preference Primary.  Stephens County Election Supervisor Bruce Carlilse told WNEG News yesterday afternoon that voting had gone smoothly and that first-day turnout was good, with approximately 140 voters casting their […]

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Early voting begins today

In-person early, or advanced, voting begins today in the Georgia Presidential Preference Primary. Advanced voting for the March 12 Presidential Preference Primary will be conducted at the Stephens County Historic Courthouse, 37 W. Tugalo Street in Toccoa. Advanced voting will continue each weekday through Friday, March 8.  Mandatory advanced in-person Saturday voting will take place on February 24 and March […]

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Habersham County Elections & Voter Registration Office relocating to Cornelia Feb. 19

The new location of the Habersham County Elections and Voter Registration Office will open at 8 a.m. Monday, Feb. 19. The new office, located at 403 Habersham County Shopping Center, Cornelia, is just up from Belk next to the former Community Bank & Trust Operations Center on 441 Bypass and will operate weekdays and as required. Habersham County Elections Supervisor […]

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Dates and details announced for Toccoa elections in November.

The Stephens County Board of Registrars and Elections met yesterday, July 18, for the regular quarterly meeting.  During the meeting, updates were provided regarding the upcoming Toccoa and Martin elections.  Election Supervisor Bruce Carlisle said there would be two elections for the City of Toccoa, running simultaneously, with candidate qualifying running $300 per position and scheduled for August 21, 22nd […]

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