Elections in Georgia local government
What Georgia city councils, county boards and school districts are deciding about elections — plain-English summaries written from official agendas and minutes, updated as meetings happen.
563 Georgia meetings since 2024 covered elections. Counts are directional — coverage varies by place and platform.
Places in Georgia with the most elections activity
- Cobb County, GA (56)
- Oconee County, GA (28)
- Cherokee County, GA (26)
- Greene County, GA (25)
- Athens, GA (18)
- Lumpkin County, GA (17)
- Gordon County, GA (15)
- Union County, GA (15)
- Glynn County, GA (15)
- Forest Park, GA (15)
- Stockbridge, GA (14)
- Lawrenceville, GA (14)
Latest matching meetings
Board considers referendum for special transportation sales tax
The Board of Commissioners is meeting to discuss authorizing the Chairman to sign a resolution. This resolution would call for a referendum to impose a Special District Mass Transportation Sales and Use Tax (TSPLOST #3).
Board adopts November 3, 2026 election calendar and voting dates
The Gordon County Board of Elections will discuss new business items, including SB3EX and the election calendar for the November 3, 2026 election. The calendar sets the earliest absentee‑by‑mail ballot application date (August 17), the final absentee request deadline (October 23), early voting dates (October 13‑30)…
City Council to consider police vehicle purchase and transportation projects
The City Council will discuss several infrastructure projects, including the Glenridge Drive Sidepath and Roswell Road Safety Study. The body is also deciding on the purchase of police vehicles and the appointment of an election superintendent for a November 2026 referendum.
Camden County Board of Elections to discuss board reorganization
The Board of Elections & Registration will meet to review the May financial report and discuss the reorganization of the board. The meeting also serves to note upcoming municipal qualifying periods and absentee ballot deadlines.
City Council to vote on rezoning, special election, and road maintenance
The Flowery Branch City Council will vote on second readings for two ordinances regarding perimeter fencing at the Hemingway Subdivision. The body will also consider a resolution to call a special election to fill a vacant council seat and an intergovernmental agreement for Hog Mountain Road maintenance.
Fulton County considers $8.9M contract for election temporary staffing
The Board of Commissioners will discuss budget soundings and the 2026 HUD Annual Action Plan. The body is also reviewing several real estate easements and various service contracts for county operations.
South Fulton adopts new protocols for city-sponsored special events
The City Council unanimously adopted Ordinance 2026-020 to standardize the planning and conduct of city-sponsored special events. The law defines who may participate in official capacities and prohibits campaign activities at these events.
City adopts ordinance banning campaign activity at city-sponsored events
The South Fulton City Council voted unanimously to adopt Ordinance No. 2026-022. The ordinance prohibits candidates from conducting campaign activity at any city‑sponsored event and imposes a civil fine of $1000.00 per violation. It authorizes removal of violators and provides an appeal process. The ordinance becomes…
Kennesaw Sister Cities Commission to elect officers and discuss Montepulciano programming
The Kennesaw Sister Cities Commission will consider approving April 2026 meeting minutes, elect officers for Chair, Vice Chair, and Secretary, and receive a staff update on programming and potential projects with Montepulciano, Italy. The meeting also includes a financial report and public comments.
Board to vote on $21.4M renovation for court buildings and sheriff's HQ
The Forsyth County Board of Commissioners will consider a $21.36 million guaranteed maximum price amendment for the Court Buildings and Sheriff's Office Headquarters Renovations project, postponed from a prior meeting. The board will also discuss voting precinct boundary modifications for three precincts and consider…
Union County Board of Elections reviews primary audit results
The Board reviewed the results of the May Primary and June Runoff elections, including a risk limiting audit and a ballot image audit. Members also discussed preparations for the November 2026 election cycle.
Board to consider a new development project and elect a new chair
The Union County Development Authority Board will review economic and tourism updates, receive updates on the Blairsville Airport Regional Industrial Park dirt fill and board insurance coverage, and consider a proposed development project. The meeting will also include nominations and an election for the board chair…
Board of Registrars to hold hearings on business address voter registrations
The Union County Board of Registrars will meet to discuss absentee ballots for a run-off election and introduce a new staff member. The board will also conduct hearings regarding voters registered at business addresses.
Board holds routine meeting with legislative update
The Glynn County Board of Elections and Registration will hold a regular meeting with procedural items including public comment, approval of minutes from June 9, 2026, and an old business item: a legislative update following the special session. No new business items are listed. The meeting is largely administrative…
Board considers calling special election for SPLOST referendum
The Board of Elections & Registration will discuss a policy for the pre-certification review of precinct returns. The board is also seeking approval to call a special election on November 3, 2026, for the Cobb County SPLOST Referendum.
Board of Elections to review minutes and election office operations
This is a routine meeting of the Franklin County Board of Elections and Registration. The board will approve minutes from April and June, hear an overview of the election office from the Elections Supervisor, and field questions about upcoming elections. No new ordinances or financial decisions are on the agenda.
Historic Preservation Commission to fill vacant seat and elect officers
The commission will consider filling a vacant seat (previously held by Len Sturkie) and elect officers for the coming year. They will also approve minutes from April and June meetings and receive announcements about the Statewide Historic Preservation Conference and PorchTales 2026.
Board to adopt FY2027 budget and approve sidewalk improvement bids
At this extraordinary session, the Board will consider second reading and adoption of the FY2027 Budget Ordinance. They will also vote on contracts for public defender services and condemnation resolutions for North Hill and Spalding Streets. Other items include bid approvals for TSPLOST sidewalk improvements on those…
Board to vote on rezoning requests and fee schedule amendment
The Columbia County Board of Commissioners will consider a consent agenda with multiple service agreements, contracts, and grant acceptances, followed by a debate agenda including a second reading of a fee schedule amendment for Development Services, a resolution directing a referendum under House Bill 439, and public…
Board to certify June 16 runoff election results
The Cherokee County Board of Elections and Registration is holding a special called meeting to certify the results of the June 16, 2026, runoff election. The sole substantive item is this certification, followed by adjournment and a possible closed session.
Board reviews returns from June 16 runoff election
The Cherokee County Board of Elections and Registration is holding a special called meeting to review the returns from the June 16, 2026, Runoff Election. The meeting includes a call to order, consideration of election returns, and adjournment, with a possible executive session following.
Catoosa County Board of Elections and Registration to meet July 14
The Board of Elections and Registration will meet to review financial and registration reports. The body will consider the approval of meeting minutes from April and June 2026.
Board of Elections to discuss advance voting and advertising for upcoming elections
The Board of Elections will review a proposed template for the advance voting schedule. Members will also discuss the selection of advertising outlets and associated costs for voter outreach.
American Battlefield Trust's Springbank & Fain property acquisition discussed
The Gordon County Historic Preservation Commission will review ongoing projects including Civil War Parks, the Arch Memorial Restoration, and the training budget for the new fiscal year. New business includes elections for Chair and Co-Chair and a discussion on the American Battlefield Trust's acquisition of…
Board to review May primary runoff and set 2026-2027 calendar
The Glynn County Board of Elections and Registration will consider approving minutes from May 12, receive updates on the May General Primary Runoff and legislative matters, and establish the calendar for 2026-2027. Public comment and an office report are also scheduled. The meeting is largely procedural.
Board will discuss moving Woodlands Precinct voters to a new polling site
The Cherokee County Board of Elections will consider a proposed change to the Woodlands Precinct polling location, moving voters from Little River Elementary School to the Woodlands Club House. The meeting also includes routine items such as board member oath appointments, approval of the agenda and minutes, and…
Atlanta Committee on Council meets to discuss elections and board appointments
The Committee on Council will review several items including mayoral communications for housing authority appointments and a resolution regarding a special election. The agenda also includes various resolutions held in committee related to investigations and public comment procedures.
Board to weigh GEFA loan for Call Creek water plant upgrade
The Oconee County Board of Commissioners will discuss and decide on a GEFA loan modification for the Call Creek Water Reclamation Facility upgrade, several bid awards including bridge repairs and solid waste collection, and multiple intergovernmental agreements with the City of Bogart and the school district. The…
Request to annex and rezone 3872 Nance Road from R‑20 to OP
The Planning and Zoning Commission will consider a public input request to annex and rezone the property at 3872 Nance Road from R‑20 to OP. The commission will also elect a Chairman, Vice‑Chairman, and Secretary for terms ending February 28, 2027. Additionally, the commission will readopt its Bylaws, Rules of…
Board will consider recertifying the May 19, 2026 primary contest
The Cobb County Board of Elections & Registration will hear the Director's report on the May 19, 2026 PSC District 3 Republican recount. It will also discuss the potential recertification of the May 19, 2026 General Primary PSC District 3 Republican contest. The meeting includes a notice of the next regular meeting on…
Board to consider a resolution for an Education Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax
The Cherokee County Board of Elections and Registration will meet on July 29, 2026 at 9:30 AM in Canton. The agenda includes a call to order, consideration of a resolution calling for an Education Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax (ESPLOST), and adjournment. An executive session may follow if necessary.
Certifying June 16 General Primary Runoff Results
The Board of Elections & Registration will hold a regular and certification meeting to approve minutes, hear a Director's Election Report, and certify the June 16, 2026 General Primary Runoff. Also up for discussion is a proposed "I Voted" sticker design contest.
Finance Committee discusses election funding and financial audit results
The committee will consider motions to approve funding for the June 16, 2026, General Primary and Nonpartisan Election Runoff. Members will also review a presentation regarding the FY 2024 Financial Audit results.
Board to certify June 16 runoff election results
The Board of Elections will consider pre-certifying and then certifying the results of the June 16 General Primary Runoff Election, pending outstanding provisional and UOCAVA ballots. The director will report on advance voting and election day operations. Upcoming events include a recount for the Republican Public…
Board to certify June 16 General Primary Runoff Election results
The Board of Elections and Registration will meet to prepare for and certify the results of the June 16, 2026 General Primary Runoff Election. The board will also discuss the schedule for an upcoming recount and audit.
Board of Elections & Registration holds pre-certification meeting
The Board of Elections & Registration is meeting to review election materials. This session serves as a precursor to the regular certification meeting scheduled for June 23.
Board to consider Woodbine recall petitions for three officials
The Board of Elections will discuss and vote on recall petition applications for Woodbine Councilor Phyllis Drummond, Mayor Kizzi Knight, and Councilor Rick Baird. They will also pre-certify and then certify the June 16 General Primary Runoff Election, including approving provisional ballots and reviewing UOCAVA…
Beautification Committee to nominate new chair, plan cleanup day
The Forest Park Beautification Committee will hold a regular meeting to approve minutes from April 27, discuss the Neighbor Helping Neighbors Initiative, and address several new business items. These include nominating and confirming a new chairperson to replace Kwan Rhea, confirming locations for trash cans…
Board to certify June runoff election and rule on provisional ballots
The Board of Elections will consider approving or rejecting provisional ballots from the June General Primary and Non-Partisan General Runoff Election, review an unofficial election summary, and vote on certification. They will also hear public comments. Additionally, the board announced upcoming audits and a recount…
Board to certify May 19 election results at special meeting
The Board of Elections holds a special meeting to receive a pre-certification report from the director. They also announce upcoming events: a certification meeting at 5:30 PM today, a statewide recount on June 24, and audits on June 26 and 29.