Elections
Part of the vital role of journalism is covering elections. In-depth reporting, issue and campaign coverage, and visual storytelling — along with live election broadcasts — date back to 2012 for Northeast Georgia.
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Nov- 2024 -6 November
Digital Trends Shaping the 2024 Elections
During Grady Newsource’s Northeast Georgia Election Night Show, digital anchors Karmen Morrison, Shad McMillan and Clarice Henry discussed some digital trends that have been shaping the 2024 election season. Elections and Social Media Watch Karmen Morrison discuss what people have been talking about and searching for on social media on…
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6 November
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5 November
Live Updates: 2024 Northeast Georgia Elections
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…
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5 November
Athens Voter Voices: Abortion, Women’s Rights Propel Some Decisions
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…
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5 November
Athens Voter Voices: Lack of Trust, Nerves Common
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…
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5 November
Political Podcast: 2024 Election Night
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…
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5 November
Mobilizing the Next Generation: How Young Voters Impact Georgia’s Future
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…
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4 November
Jackson County Seniors Advocate for Property Tax Cuts with 3 Items on Nov. 5 Ballot
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…
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4 November
Unconventional Duo of Candidate, 19-Year-Old Leads to Barrow County Primary Win
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…
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3 November
A Look Inside: Athens-Clarke Conducts Poll Accuracy Testing Before 2024 Election
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,…
