State Election Board approves hand-counting of votes on Election Night

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State Election Board approves hand-counting of votes on Election Night

Dave Williams, Capitol Beat News Service

For the Forsyth County News

Published: Sep 20, 2024, 8:26 PM

ATLANTA – The Republican-controlled State Election Board Friday approved a controversial change in election rules requiring counties to hand-count the number of ballots cast at polling places on Election Day.

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Why this intersection is causing a dispute among local elected politicians

03312025DOLEZAL DEDICATION — The intersection at Sawnee Drive and Dahlonega Street, which is proposed to be dedicated to Sen. Greg Dolezal. - photo by Daniel Dotson

Daniel Dotson

Forsyth County News

Updated: Apr 2, 2025, 4:26 PM

Published: Mar 31, 2025, 8:15 PM

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