Athens-Clarke County Board Of Elections & Voter Registration Regular Meeting
The board discussed several items, including the adoption of the agenda and the welcome of a new board member. The Director's Report provided statistics on registered voters, records requests, and detailed the advance voting schedule and locations. Discussions also covered a litigation preservation letter regarding election returns, a challenge by the Secretary of State against a senate candidate, and a printing error involving double absentee ballots. Additional topics included an update on election security and safety procedures coordinated with local law enforcement and emergency services, as well as plans for the new East Side Library to serve as a future voting location.
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Athens Clark County Board of Elections Board Meeting
The Board discussed various administrative and operational topics, including voter registration statistics, the rejection of the Ellie external resource for voter records, and the status of new board member applications. The Board also reviewed the progress of poll worker recruitment and elections staff hiring. A new vice chair was elected. Additionally, the Board discussed logistical arrangements for members to volunteer as poll workers and held a discussion regarding preparations for potential election interference and emergency situations, including training opportunities for poll workers.
Aug 11, 2026·Board meeting
Athens-Clarke County Board of Elections and Voter Registration Regular Meeting
The board reviewed the Director's report, including July activity statistics, departmental staffing updates, and open records requests. Old business included an assessment of a potential new polling location on Timothy Road, which was deemed unsuitable for precinct requirements due to facility limitations. New business focused on extending the temporary polling location change for precinct 8A through the end of the year, debating and adopting the advanced voting schedule for the upcoming General Election, and discussing Election Day safety protocols.
Jul 21, 2026·Board meeting
Unified Government of Athens-Clarke County Special Called Session
The meeting covered several business items, including the introduction of four new department directors. Key actions included the adoption of the 2026 property tax rates and digest, as well as the levy and assessment of taxes for the Clarke County School District. The commission also approved an agreement with the Clarke County School District for a School Resource Officer program, a three-year enterprise geospatial software agreement with Environmental Systems Research Institute, Inc., and a construction services contract for the Heard Community Center Parking and Improvements Project.
