Athens-Clarke Voting
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2024 Election
GARViS Modernizes Voter Records, May Alter How Georgians Register
Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger introduced Georgia Registered Voters Information System, or GARViS, in March 2023. This system provided a database for elections officials showcasing voter information, including status, reasons for vote denial and voting method. “GARViS is a tremendous step forward in the security and accuracy of Georgia’s voter…
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Athens-Clarke County
Athens-Clarke County Commission Districts Face Change in 2023
Gov. Brian Kemp signed House Bill 890 which changes the commission districts in Athens-Clarke County, effectively reapportioning voter precincts for the upcoming year. The new district map is a drastic change compared to what currently stands. Districts 3, 5 and 7 are the districts experiencing the biggest changes. Commissioners Melissa…
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2018 Election
Early Morning Voters Cast Their Ballots at Cedar Shoals
The bright red “Vote Here” signs with arrows directing voters to the polls were difficult to see in the light rainfall before sunrise. But outside the only lit building on Cedar Shoals High School’s campus about a dozen people lined up before voting began at 7 a.m. The line grew…
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2016 Election
Georgians Exercise Voting Rights Early
Monday, October 17 marks the first day that Georgians are able to cast their ballots in person and have their voice heard about who should be the next President of the United States. The line started to form outside the Board of Elections building in downtown Athens at 7:00am. Civic…