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November 3, 2026

Election Day Arrives In Chattooga County With Statewide Races And Local Referendums On The Ballot

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Today is Election Day in Chattooga County and across Georgia, with voters heading to the polls to decide races for governor, the United States Senate, Congress, state legislative seats and several important local ballot questions.

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.

May 11, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Last Week to Vote Early Ahead of May 19 Primary

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Voters across northwest Georgia are entering the final week of early voting ahead of the May 19 primary election.

Early voting is continuing this week in Chattooga County at the Chattooga County Registrars Office, giving residents the opportunity to cast their ballots before Election Day next Tuesday.

Local election officials are encouraging voters to take advantage of early voting to avoid possible lines and scheduling conflicts on Election Day. Voters are reminded to bring a valid photo ID when voting in person.

Voters in the May 19 Primary Election must choose a Democratic, Republican, or Nonpartisan ballot. Primary elections are where political parties determine their candidates for the General Election in November.

Election officials say absentee ballots must also be returned by the close of polls on Election Day in order to be counted.

Residents who have questions about polling locations, sample ballots, or voting hours are encouraged to contact their county elections office.

Election Day voting will take place Tuesday, May 19.

April 19, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Deadline Approaching to Register for May Primary Election

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Time is running out for residents who want to take part in next month’s primary election in Georgia.

March 25, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Absentee Ballots for April 7th Runoff Election Available Until March 27

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Voters in Chattooga County will be asked to return to the polls on April 7, 2026 to vote in two runoff elections. The runoffs were a result of no candidate getting more than 50% of the vote in the Special Election for the Georgia 53rd Senate District and the 14th U.S. Congressional District races.

March 7, 2026

by WZQZ NEWS

One Contested Chattooga County School Board Race Set for Republican Primary; State Court Judge Unopposed

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Qualifying for local races in Chattooga County ended on Friday, March 6, 2026, and voters will see one contested race in the upcoming Republican Primary for the Chattooga County Board of Education.

In the District 2 school board race, incumbent Tiffany T. Lawrence qualified as a Republican and will face challenger Norma Peterson in the primary contest.

In District 3, incumbent Lori Ann Brady qualified as a Republican and drew no opposition.

In District 4, incumbent Bonnie Kinnamont Fletcher also qualified as a Republican and will appear on the ballot unopposed.

Meanwhile, in the nonpartisan race for State Court Judge, incumbent Jon Dennis qualified for re-election with no opposition.

With qualifying now complete, the District 2 school board seat will be the only locally contested race among those offices listed, while the remaining candidates secured spots on the ballot without challengers.

March 6, 2026

by WZQZ NEWS

Last Day to Vote Early in Special Election – Election Day Next Tuesday

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Today is the final day of early voting in the upcoming Special Election. Voters in Chattooga County will be voting for a candidate to fill the seat vacated by Colton Moore in the Georgia Senate. Also, voters will be casting their ballot in the 14th District U.S. Congressional Race to replace Marjorie Taylor Greene in the U.S. House of Representatives. All early voting in Chattooga County takes place at the Chattooga County Registrars Office, located at 10017 Commerce Street in Summerville. Voting hours today are from 8:30 AM until 5 PM. Bring a picture ID when you come to vote. Next Tuesday, Election Day, all voting will take place in local precincts across the county. Voting on Tuesday will be from 7 AM – 7 PM. No voting will take place at the Registrars Office on Election Day.

February 25, 2026

by WZQZ NEWS

Chattooga GOP and Chattooga Democrats Announce March 2–6 Qualifying for School Board Seats

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Both the Chattooga County Republican Party and the Chattooga County Democratic Party have announced qualifying details for local candidates seeking to run for the Chattooga County Board of Education seats up for election in 2026: District/Seat #2 (Trion area outside the City of Trion), District/Seat #3 (Menlo and surrounding areas), and District/Seat #4 (Lyerly and the southern side of the county).

February 16, 2026

by WZQZ NEWS

Chattooga County Republican Party Announces March Qualifying for Local Offices

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The Chattooga County Republican Party has officially announced qualifying dates for local Republican candidates seeking elected office in 2026.

Qualifying will begin Monday, March 2, 2026, and conclude at noon on Friday, March 6, 2026. Hours will run Monday through Thursday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and Friday from 9:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m.

Qualifying will take place at 136 Highway 48 in Summerville (Law Offices, PC). Candidates must submit qualifying fees by cashier’s check or money order made payable to the “Chattooga County Republican Party” in the amount specified for the office being sought.

The notice was signed by Meredith Rosson, Chairwoman of the Chattooga County Republican Party.

Prospective candidates are encouraged to contact party leadership ahead of the qualifying deadline for additional details.

January 6, 2026

by WZQZ NEWS

Chattooga GOP Meeting Set as Local and National Races Shift

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The Chattooga County Republican Party will hold its January meeting Tuesday, January 13, at 6:30 p.m. at Jefferson’s Restaurant, 10096 Commerce Street, in Summerville.