Few new faces in state legislature for DeKalb County With the culmination of the general election last Tuesday, many of the incumbents holding offices in DeKalb County were able to retain their seats for the next term.
Beginning with the county commi...
Charter schools amendment passes With all but one Georgia county completing voter reports, the majority of voters have cast their ballots in favor of the statewide charter school Constitutional amendment.
On the ballot voters were...
Georgia voters decide on charter school amendment In addition to votes for president and various other elected officials, Georgia voters had a chance to vote on an amendment to the Georgia Constitution this Election Day. The amendment would “allow...
More than 60,000 DeKalb voters cast ballots UPDATE: DeKalb County polls are officially closed as of 7 p.m.
Polling locations across the county have reported at least 61,486 voters had cast their ballot today as of 4 p.m.
“[Precinct manager...
Voter turnout reminiscent of 2008 County board of elections offi-cials do not anticipate a surge in voter turnout numbers in compari-son to 2008.
Voters turned out in droves after polls opened at 7 a.m. despite inclement weather.
D...
November 06, 2012 12:42 PM | 0 | 17 |
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Bobby Tedder btedder@neighbornewspapers.comNeighbor Newspapers
Column: Ten reasons to vote ‘no’ on charter school amendment The charter school amendment will be decided on Nov. 6. If it doesn’t pass, it will be the greatest upset since David conked Goliath with a rock. Give me the money that has been made available to ...
Column: Charter schools give students opportunities As a mother of four children currently enrolled in or graduates of Fulton County Schools, I care deeply about public education in my community and Georgia. I know public education changes lives by...
Thousands cast ballots during early voting DeKalb County residents have until Friday to vote in advance of Election Day.
Six polling sites are open through Friday from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Once early voting ends, voters must wait until Tuesday ...
Column: Charter school amendment more about ‘how’ than ‘what’ District 54 Rep. Edward Lindsey, R-Atlanta, majority whip in the Georgia House of Representatives, says he finds himself bordering between “amused and disturbed” by opponents of the charter school...
Column: Pro-charter amendment forces trying to bully foes If the pro-charter amendment people are trying to win friends and influence voters to pass the measure in November, they have picked a bad way to do it. Attorney Glenn Delk and proponents are clea...
Column: Charter amendment advocates present their case District 54 Rep. Edward Lindsey, R-Atlanta majority whip of the Georgia House of Representatives, asked me if I would talk to the proponents of the upcoming constitutional amendment on charter scho...
DeKalb County school board candidates prepare for runoffs Two DeKalb County Board of Education races remain undecided.
Voters will take to the polls Aug. 21 for a pair of runoff elections. The respective ballot counts will determine whether an incumbent h...
August 15, 2012 08:52 AM | 1 | 21 |
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Bobby Tedder btedder@neighbornewspapers.comNeighbor Newspapers
Familiar faces, runoffs mark election This summer’s General Primary and Nonpartisan Election is officially in the books, with familiar faces on the county level — save a couple runoffs — by and large holding onto power. Marshall Orson ...
August 07, 2012 05:15 PM | 0 | 20 |
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Bobby Tedder btedder@neighbornewspapers.comNeighbor Newspapers
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