An effort that some supporters phrased as “putting the band back together” paid off this week as Hampton voters elected two former council members back on the city council. Over 1,200 Hampton residents cast their ballots in the election. Hampton, like most cities in Henry County, utilizes an at-large format where all council members represent... Continue Reading →
Stockbridge residents took to the polls this week to elect their city council members. Two of the three incumbents were re-elected. Stockbridge uses an at-large election to decide their council members, where the top three vote getters win seats. Nine candidates qualified for the election and appeared on the ballot. The top vote getter, Yolanda... Continue Reading →
McDonough voters decided this week that they appear satisfied with their current council members. The three incumbents held their seats in this year’s city council election. McDonough is unique as the only city in Henry County that utilizes council districts. All city residents were eligible to participate in the at-large election, but parts of the... Continue Reading →
Candidates in Locust Grove (from left to right): Michael Brackett, Rudy Breedlove, Carlos Greer, and Rod Shearouse. (special photo) Close to seven-hundred Locust Grove residents cast their ballots this week in the city’s election for mayor and council members. A one vote difference decided the third and final seat on the ballot. Incumbent Carlos Greer... Continue Reading →
Early voting for the November 2019 election is in its third and final week. Ballot questions include the SPLOST V referendum and city council elections. Below are voter tallies following the first two weeks of early voting. Thank you to the Henry County elections office for providing these totals. ElectionAdvance Voting In PersonAbsentee BallotsTotalHenry County2.8051342,939Hampton30069369Locust... Continue Reading →
Early voting for the November 2019 election is in its third and final week. Polls are open 7 am to 7 pm this week, October 28 through November 1, at five (5) locations throughout the county: Henry County Elections office, McDonoughMunicipal Court building, StockbridgeFairview Recreation CenterFortson Library, HamptonLocust Grove Library Voters may visit any of... Continue Reading →
Early voting for the SPLOST V referendum and city council elections has now entered its second week, with polls open from 8am to 5pm Monday through Friday at the Henry County Elections office in downtown McDonough and Stockbridge Municipal Court. This Saturday, October 26, early voting will be offered from 8am to 5pm at five... Continue Reading →
The city of Stockbridge invites residents to an upcoming candidate forum next week. Municipal voters have nine candidates on the ballot to select from in November. The forum will be held on Tuesday, October 8, at Merle Manders Conference Center starting at 7 pm. The event is free and open to all. The event will... Continue Reading →
Qualifying for the upcoming city council elections saw five candidates submit their names for consideration in Locust Grove. City residents will select three individuals in November to serve on the city council starting in January. Qualified candidates include the following: Michael Brackett JrRudy BreedloveCarlos Greer (I)Otis Hammock (I)Rod Shearouse Sitting council member Vernon Ashe was... Continue Reading →
