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Most voting polls have now closed in the battleground state of Georgia. Counting has begun, and between Georgia and its Northeast region of Athens-Clarke, Barrow, Madison, Oglethorpe, Oconee and Jackson counties, over 100 election results will be coming in over the course of the night. Check out Grady Newsource for…

Athens voters turned out for early voting at the Athens Regional Library ahead of the presidential election.  As the nation debates critical issues such as women’s rights, the economy, climate change and more, Athens-Clarke County voters at the predominantly Democrat precinct wanted to make their voices heard. Voters shared what…

Georgia voters hit the polls early to vote in the 2024 U.S. presidential election. The battleground state saw an unprecedented turnout for early voting in 92 counties, including Athens-Clarke County. Athens-Clarke County provided six locations for advanced voting. Athens historically leans left in presidential elections, seeing a 70.13% voter rate…

Grady Newsource student Jordan Whitening sits down with Audrey Haynes, Josiah Meigs distinguished teaching professor and associate professor of political science at The University of Georgia, to talk about Georgia politics, the presidential nominations and everything in between. Listen to the full podcast here. Grady Newsource · Election Night Podcast_mixdown…

As the 2024 elections approach, all eyes are on Georgia, a key battleground state where young voters could potentially have a significant impact on the outcome. That is, of course, if they show up to the polls. A Look at Past Turnout Historically, the 18-24 age category is the least…

Some Jackson County senior citizens are pushing for tax relief following a three-year effort by residents out of the Cresswind Community. Three bills on the ballot Nov. 5 could reduce the amount of property taxes seniors would have to pay in coming years.  HB 1003, HB 1004 and HB 1461…

Will Stevens was sitting in his freshman dorm at the University of Georgia when his phone lit up with a notification. It was a text from a number he didn’t know. The 19-year-old political science and public relations major doesn’t get random messages often, but this one was different. It…

Footsteps echoed through the hallways as suitcases were wheeled into their designated locations. People unzipped, took out and then helped the machines whir to life with wires. Faint chatter carried across the room, some with questions and others with idle chitchat. Inside the Athens-Clarke County Facilities and Landscape Management Building,…

What are these Challenges? The challenges stem from a new Georgia law, Senate Bill 189, which went into effect July 1. Part of the law allows Georgia voters to challenge other voters’ registrations. Most of Cruz and Aleshire’s challenges are against people who have moved to another county or state…