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October 2, 2026

Monday Is Deadline To Register To Vote In November Election

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Chattooga County residents who want to vote in the November 3 General Election have until Monday, October 5, to register to vote or update their voter registration information.

October 1, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

New “I Voted” Sticker Coming To Chattooga County Voters

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Chattooga County voters will receive a newly designed “I Voted” sticker when they head to the polls for Georgia’s November general election.

September 26, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Dates To Remember As November General Election Approaches

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The November General Election is a little more than a month away, and several important deadlines are approaching for Chattooga County voters.

September 24, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Congressional Candidate Shawn Harris To Hold Summerville Town Hall Today

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Democratic congressional candidate Shawn Harris will be in Summerville today for a town hall meeting with Chattooga County residents.

September 22, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

What Chattooga County Voters Will See On The November Ballot

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Chattooga County voters will have a lengthy ballot when they head to the polls on Tuesday, November 3, with races ranging from the U.S. Senate and governor to the Georgia General Assembly, along with several state and local ballot questions.

Georgia’s sample ballots became available September 19, giving voters an opportunity to review the races and questions before early voting begins. Georgia law requires sample ballots to be posted at least 45 days before Election Day, and voters can view the ballot specific to their precinct through the Georgia My Voter Page.

September 21, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Important Election Dates Approaching For Chattooga County Voters

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With Georgia’s November 3 General Election now just over six weeks away, Chattooga County voters have several important dates and deadlines coming up for voter registration, absentee ballots and early voting.

September 14, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Researchers Raise Ballot-Secrecy Concerns With Georgia Voting System Ahead Of November Election

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A newly highlighted vulnerability in Georgia’s voting system is raising concerns about whether it may be possible in some circumstances to determine how individual voters cast their ballots.

September 6, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Absentee Ballot Applications Now Being Accepted For November Election

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Chattooga County voters who plan to vote by absentee ballot in the November 3 General and Special Election can now submit their applications.

According to Chattooga County Elections and Registration, absentee-by-mail applications must be received between August 17 and October 23, 2026.

The first absentee ballots will be mailed beginning October 5.

Completed absentee ballots must be received by the Registrar’s Office no later than 7 PM on Election Day, November 3. Officials say absentee ballots should not be turned in at Election Day polling locations. Ballots taken to a polling location on Election Day will be voided or cancelled and must instead be returned to the Registrar’s Office at 10017 Commerce Street in Summerville.

Different deadlines apply to voters covered under the Uniformed and Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting Act.

Voters with questions about absentee voting can contact Chattooga County Elections and Registration.

August 25, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Lumsden Holds Large Fundraising Advantage In Georgia House District 12 Race

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The race for Georgia House District 12 is set for November, with incumbent Republican Eddie Lumsden of Armuchee facing Democratic challenger Holly Chaney of Trion and the latest campaign finance reports showing a substantial difference in the amount of money available to the two campaigns.