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.
705 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 (58)
- Athens, GA (37)
- White County, GA (28)
- Union County, GA (27)
- Gordon County, GA (27)
- Greene County, GA (26)
- Oconee County, GA (26)
- Cherokee County, GA (26)
- Franklin County, GA (23)
- Camden County, GA (22)
- Liberty County, GA (21)
- Forest Park, GA (16)
Latest matching meetings
Board of Elections to elect new Vice-Chair and discuss election preparations
The Athens-Clarke County Board of Elections and Voter Registration will hold a regular meeting to conduct new business. Key items include electing a new Vice-Chair and discussing preparations for potential election interference and emergency situations.
Authority to review pending application for Elections Building
The Columbia County Public Facilities Authority is meeting to approve minutes, review the agenda, and discuss new business, including a pending application from the Columbia County Board of Commissioners for an Elections Building. The meeting is largely procedural, with no decisions or detailed proposals listed.
Board to vote on November election schedule and precinct boundary changes
The Camden County Board of Elections & Registration will meet to approve the November General/Municipal Election schedule for advance in-person voting, consider a new boundary line for the EK precinct, and discuss updates on the annex relocation and Woodbine recall petition. The board will also consider a request for…
Board to review November election prep, cybersecurity, and poll worker training
The Greene County Board of Elections and Registration will hold its regular monthly meeting, primarily covering routine administrative items such as approving minutes and hearing public comment. The director's report will include updates on the November 3, 2026 General Election, cybersecurity and GARViS updates…
Fulton County to vote on $2.35M postage contract and Behavioral Health Crisis Center deal
The Fulton County Board of Commissioners will hold its second regular meeting on August 19, 2026, to consider a consent agenda of routine items and a second regular agenda with public hearings, county manager items, and several notable contracts. Key decisions include a $2.35 million postage services contract, a…
County and cities to adopt 2026 FLOST sales tax referendum and agreement
The Charlton County Board of Commissioners is meeting to consider adopting a resolution for the 2026 Floating Local Option Sales Tax (FLOST) referendum and an intergovernmental agreement. The agenda includes motions by the county and the cities of Folkston and Homeland to approve the agreement, with the county also…
Commission to consider $8M housing grant, rezoning, and ARPA fund reallocation
The Mayor and Commission will hold an agenda setting session to discuss consent agenda items, including grant applications for housing, transit, and fire services, as well as several rezoning requests. They will also receive staff reports and public input on planning commission recommendations, with formal public…
Council to weigh charter change requiring primary sponsor on legislation
The Committee on Council will consider a charter amendment requiring a councilmember primary sponsor on proposed legislation, along with two mayoral appointments and several held resolutions. The committee will also review resolutions on outside counsel for an investigation and law enforcement at polling places.
Elections board to review office, privacy screens, poll worker training
The Franklin County Board of Elections and Registration is meeting to approve the July minutes and discuss routine election administration items. The agenda includes an overview of the election office, privacy screens, and upcoming poll worker training. No major policy decisions or public hearings are scheduled.
Board to consider extending Gaines Elementary polling location change to Hilsman Middle
The Athens-Clarke County Board of Elections will hold a regular meeting to adopt the agenda, approve minutes, hear public comment, and receive the director's report. Under old business, they will discuss an update on the Timothy Road precinct (6C), including a possible relocation to the former fire station on Mitchell…
Council to call special election, move September meetings
The Reidsville City Council will consider calling a special election with qualifying Aug 17-21, early voting Oct 13, and election Nov 3. They will also discuss moving the September planning and council meetings to Sept 14 due to the Labor Day holiday, and receive updates on a FEMA generator grant pre-application, sale…
Board of Registrars to review ELLY update and routine business
The Union County Board of Registrars is holding a regular meeting with mostly procedural items: approving the agenda and minutes, receiving staff reports, and discussing an ELLY update. No substantive decisions or public hearings are listed.
Board of Elections approves minutes, schedules required training
The Union County Board of Elections held a routine monthly meeting, approving the previous meeting's minutes and discussing required training for board members. No old business was addressed. The board also published required notices for upcoming ballot issues, including an advisory vote on a five-person commission…
Board to review June minutes, hear supervisor report, take public comments
The Bulloch County Board of Elections and Registration is holding a regular session to approve minutes from its June 8 and June 23, 2026 meetings, hear a supervisor's report, and take public comments. The agenda is largely procedural, with no new business items listed for decision.
Board to vote on Nov. 3 election early voting schedule, polling change
The Cobb County Board of Elections & Registration will hold a regular meeting to consider a permanent polling location change for Bells Ferry 02 and approve the advance in-person voting schedule for the November 3, 2026 General/Special Election. The agenda also includes a director's update, public comment, and…
Board to vote on referendum for November ballot
The Athens-Clarke County Board of Elections will consider approving a referendum (Act 691) to place a question on the November 3, 2026 ballot. The meeting also includes adoption of the agenda, approval of minutes from the June 22 special meeting, and public comment.
Board approves contracts, proclamations, and policy changes
The Fulton County Board of Commissioners will vote on multiple intergovernmental agreements, proclamations, and contracts, including vending services, election support, and opioid council appointments. They will also consider fee adjustments for environmental health services and policy resolutions on economic…
Board considers calling special elections for Mableton and Cobb County SPLOST
The Board of Elections & Registration is meeting to discuss calling two special elections for November 3, 2026. The body is also considering a new policy for the pre-certification review of precinct returns.
City Council to vote on special election for senior tax exemption referendum
The Brookhaven City Council will hold a special called meeting to consider a resolution requesting a special election for a referendum on increasing homestead exemptions from city AD valorem taxes for seniors. The resolution, presented by City Attorney Jeremy Berry, will be the only action item under new business.
Commissioners to vote on 2026 TSPLOST ballot referendum and funding agreement
The Fulton County Board of Commissioners will hold a special called meeting to discuss updates on service delivery strategy negotiations and economic development. The board is scheduled to vote on a resolution to place a Transportation Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax (TSPLOST) on the ballot, along with an…
Board to call special election for TSPLOST on Nov. 3, 2026
The Board of Elections will vote on calling a special election for the Transportation Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax (TSPLOST) on November 3, 2026. The Director will report on recount results, ballot image audit, risk-limiting audit, and new legislation. The board will also approve minutes from June 22, 2026…
Board to call elections for FLOST, TSPLOST, ESPLOST and discuss November general election
The Greene County Board of Elections and Registration will call elections for three local option sales tax referendums (FLOST, TSPLOST, ESPLOST). The board will also discuss the November 3, 2026 general election, including extended advance voting hours, cybersecurity updates, and state election board rule changes.
Liberty County Board of Elections reviews June minutes and finance report
The Liberty County Board of Elections will certify compliance, approve June meeting minutes, and review the June 2026 finance report. Old business includes reports on a meeting with county officials, a handicap ramp inspection, and a draft SPLOST project request form.
Board to consider TSPLOST and FLOST referendums with municipalities
The Greene County Board of Commissioners will consider intergovernmental agreements for TSPLOST (Transportation Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax) with all five municipalities, and FLOST (likely a local option sales tax) with Greensboro and Union Point. They will also consider resolutions calling for referendums…
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.
Environmental Council to accept chair resignation, elect replacement
The Griffin Environmental Council will accept the resignation of chairperson Gibb Cotton and elect a new chair. The meeting also includes council updates, city staff updates, and routine procedural items. Public comments will be heard.