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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Oct- 2016 -20 October
Jackson County Not Expecting Any Voter Fraud This Election
One voting precinct has seen a record breaking increase in voters coming out. Jackson County Elections Office has had almost 2,000 ballots cast as of this week. With such a large number of voters, the question is being asked whether voter fraud happen. But elections supervisor Lori Wurtz isn’t worried…
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20 October
Amendment 3: What You Need To Know
ATHENS, Ga.– November eighth is fast approaching and you aren’t only voting on a new president. There will be four amendments on the ballot to vote on. One of those amendments is Amendment 3. Amendment 3 discusses the options for the Georgia Replacement of the Judicial Qualifications Commission. The Judicial Qualifications Commission…
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20 October
Early Voting Numbers By County
Early voting in Athens has seen high turn outs in its first week. Find the numbers from your county below: Athens-Clarke County: 650 to 740 people. Barrow County: 650 to 700 people. Jackson County: reported turn out in the 600’s Oconee County: 520 to 580 people. Madison County: 250 to…
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20 October
Early Voting Lines Continue in Athens
As of 10:15 Thursday morning, the wait time in line at the Athens Board of Elections was about 20 minutes – but the line keeps growing as the morning goes on. Some of the people in line watched the Wednesday Presidential debate, but most of them already had their minds…
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19 October
Amendment 3 Explained
In less than a month, people in GA will be forced to vote on Amendment 3, but some aren’t even sure what it is. If the amendment passes, it will replace the current Judicial Qualifications Commission with a new one designed by the General Assembly. [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7a6ipiLAcZM&w=560&h=315] Follow Grady Newsource…
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19 October
College Republicans Release Statement on Trump Endorsement
A popular student organization is backing off on its support of Donald Trump. This week, the Georgia Association of College Republicans revoked its endorsement of the republican nominee. I talked to students about the move some may call controversial On Monday, the Georgia Association of College Republicans released a statement,…
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19 October
Athens for Everyone Endorses Barksdale
Local activist group Athens for Everyone has endorsed candidate Jim Barksdale for Georgia Senate. President Tim Denson, speaking on behalf of the group, said that he agrees with Barksdale’s stances on environmental issues, women’s health, and living wages. “We believe Jim Barksdale is the best path to bring about a…
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19 October
Some Women Voting Early to Mark 19th Amendment
Athens Resident Jobeth Allen is voting early today for one simple reason… today’s date. The 19th Amendment granted women the right to vote and the number 19 symbolizes a special day for a few early voters– Jobeth and her sister. Follow Grady Newsource on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram for updates…
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19 October
Final thoughts on the Final Debate
Athens residents discuss their expectations of tonight’s final Presidential debate. One woman recently became a citizen and will soon be voting for the first time. She is hoping several different topics will be discussed tonight. Walter Moturi, a UGA international Ph.D student, is not able to vote but has been…
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19 October
The FINAL Debate: Is it Worth Watching?
More than 20 people are in line at the Athens Board of Elections office for early voting– and the lines have been just as long since Monday, October 17. Athens Resident Jobeth Allen is voting early and will not be watching the final debate. Allen says she “can’t stand to…