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Franklin, GA 30217
(706) 675-3821 (TTY 711)
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201 Park Avenue
Franklin, GA 30217
(706) 675-3821 (TTY 711)
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Court & Voter Services
215 East Court Square
Franklin, GA 30217
(706) 675-7560 (TTY 711)
Court & Voter Services
215 East Court Square
Franklin, GA 30217
(706) 675-7560 (TTY 711)
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Heard County Board of Elections
and Registration
Physical Address
215 E Court Square
Franklin, GA 30217
Mailing Address
P.O. Box 427
Franklin, GA 30217
Phone: (706) 675-3907 (TTY 711)
Toll Free: 1-844-369-9589
Fax: (706) 675-2134
Email: tadams@heardcountyga.com
and Registration
Physical Address
215 E Court Square
Franklin, GA 30217
Mailing Address
P.O. Box 427
Franklin, GA 30217
Phone: (706) 675-3907 (TTY 711)
Toll Free: 1-844-369-9589
Fax: (706) 675-2134
Email: tadams@heardcountyga.com
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Election Supervisor
Tonnie Adams
Tonnie Adams
Board of Elections & Registration
Purpose
The Heard County Board of Elections and Registration functions as the Election Superintendent of Heard County. The Board also functions as the voter registration authority and is in charge of conducting absentee voting for all elections on the county, state and federal level.
In addition, the Board provides the municipalities of Heard County with a voter list for all municipal elections.
The Heard County Board of Elections and Registration has entered into an agreement with the City of Franklin, City of Ephesus, and the Town of Centralhatchee to conduct their elections. The respective cities are responsible for qualifying candidates and maintaining required ethics paperwork. The Board conducts absentee voting, hires Election Day poll workers, posts required election notices, and certifies the election.
In addition, the Board provides the municipalities of Heard County with a voter list for all municipal elections.
The Heard County Board of Elections and Registration has entered into an agreement with the City of Franklin, City of Ephesus, and the Town of Centralhatchee to conduct their elections. The respective cities are responsible for qualifying candidates and maintaining required ethics paperwork. The Board conducts absentee voting, hires Election Day poll workers, posts required election notices, and certifies the election.
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NEW COUNTY BOARD DISTRICT BOUNDARIES:
Click below for information on the new School Board and Commissioner District lines:
ABSENTEE BALLOT APPLICATION
Click here to download an absentee ballot application.
The application must be filled out in its entirety. If you are assisting a voter in applying for a ballot, the back of the form must also be filled out. Failure to do so will delay the issuance of the ballot.
For more information on the changes to applying for an absentee ballot, click here.
The application must be printed out and signed. Your application may be emailed to tadams@heardcountyga.com, faxed to 706-675-2134, or mailed to:
The application must be filled out in its entirety. If you are assisting a voter in applying for a ballot, the back of the form must also be filled out. Failure to do so will delay the issuance of the ballot.
For more information on the changes to applying for an absentee ballot, click here.
The application must be printed out and signed. Your application may be emailed to tadams@heardcountyga.com, faxed to 706-675-2134, or mailed to:
Due to the pending renovation of Heard County Fire Station #5 located at 365 Joe Stephens Road, the Heard County Board of Elections and Registration has temporarily moved the Enon Grove Precinct Polling Site to the following:
The Chapel at Franklin
357 Joe Stephens Rd
Franklin, GA 30217
The Chapel at Franklin
357 Joe Stephens Rd
Franklin, GA 30217
NOTICE OF TEMPORARY CHANGE OF ENON GROVE POLLING SITE
Heard County Board of Elections and Registration
PO Box 427
Franklin, GA 30217
PO Box 427
Franklin, GA 30217
The next regular meeting of the Heard County Board of Elections and Registration is February 19, 2025 at 11:00 AM.
The registration deadline for the March 18, 2025 Special Election is February 18, 2025. This is also the deadline for name and address changes.
Absentee ballot applications for the March 18, 2025 Special Election are being accepted at this time. Requested ballots will be mailed beginning February 24, 2025. The LAST day you may apply for an absentee ballot is March 7, 2025. No applications will be accepted after that date unless the voter is confined to a hospital.
REGISTER TO VOTE
You may apply for your absentee ballot using the Secretary of State’s On-Line Portal. Access the following website: https://securemyabsenteeballot.sos.ga.gov/s/
You must have access to a printer to use the portal. After filling in the application on-line, it must be printed out and signed. After signature, your application is uploaded through the website to the Secretary of State. The State will forward your application to our office. You must have a method to create an electronic image of the application that can be uploaded to the Secretary of State.
You must have access to a printer to use the portal. After filling in the application on-line, it must be printed out and signed. After signature, your application is uploaded through the website to the Secretary of State. The State will forward your application to our office. You must have a method to create an electronic image of the application that can be uploaded to the Secretary of State.
CALL FOR SPECIAL ELECTION ON MARCH 18, 2025 FOR ESPLOST CONTINUATION REFERENDUM
Click HERE for the details of the call for a special election for a referendum question on the continuation of the ESPLOST sales tax.
NOTICE OF ELECTION CANCELLATION
Pursuant to O.C.G.A. 21-2-291, notice is hereby given that the
Special Elections for City of Ephesus City Council Post 1 and Post 4
scheduled for March 18, 2025 have been canceled.
The following candidates have qualified for office and are unopposed:
For City Council Post 1: Drew Harris
For City Council Post 4: Durell Langley
Each of the above unopposed candidates shall be deemed to have voted for himself.
This the 11’th day of December 2024.
Renai Brock, City Clerk
Charles Tonnie Adams, Election Supervisor
Special Elections for City of Ephesus City Council Post 1 and Post 4
scheduled for March 18, 2025 have been canceled.
The following candidates have qualified for office and are unopposed:
For City Council Post 1: Drew Harris
For City Council Post 4: Durell Langley
Each of the above unopposed candidates shall be deemed to have voted for himself.
This the 11’th day of December 2024.
Renai Brock, City Clerk
Charles Tonnie Adams, Election Supervisor
CALL FOR SPECIAL ELECTION
TO THE QUALIFIED VOTERS OF HEARD COUNTY COMMISSIONER DISTRICT 1
Notice is hereby given that, in accordance with GA Laws 1991, Ex. Sess. Pg. 479 and O.C.G.A. 21-2-540, a special election shall be held in District 1 of Heard County, GA to fill the vacancy in the office of Heard County Commissioner District 1.
The special election shall be held in the polling places of District 1 on March 18, 2025. Polls shall be open from 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM.
Qualifying for the special election shall begin Monday January 27, 2025 at
8:30 AM and end Wednesday January 29, 2025 at 12:00 PM. Qualifying shall be conducted in the Elections and Registration Office located in the Heard County Courthouse (215 E Court Square Franklin, GA 30217). Qualifying times will be as follows:
January 27 8:30 AM – 12:00 PM and 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM
January 28 8:30 AM – 12:00 PM and 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM
January 29 8:30 AM – 12:00 PM
The qualifying fee shall be $159.03, payable by check, cashier’s check, money order, or cash (cash must be paid in the exact amount – change will not be issued).
All those desiring to vote in the special election must be registered to vote before close of business February 18, 2025.
Should a Runoff Election be required, such Runoff Election shall be held April 15, 2025.
This the 15’th day of January, 2025.
The special election shall be held in the polling places of District 1 on March 18, 2025. Polls shall be open from 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM.
Qualifying for the special election shall begin Monday January 27, 2025 at
8:30 AM and end Wednesday January 29, 2025 at 12:00 PM. Qualifying shall be conducted in the Elections and Registration Office located in the Heard County Courthouse (215 E Court Square Franklin, GA 30217). Qualifying times will be as follows:
January 27 8:30 AM – 12:00 PM and 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM
January 28 8:30 AM – 12:00 PM and 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM
January 29 8:30 AM – 12:00 PM
The qualifying fee shall be $159.03, payable by check, cashier’s check, money order, or cash (cash must be paid in the exact amount – change will not be issued).
All those desiring to vote in the special election must be registered to vote before close of business February 18, 2025.
Should a Runoff Election be required, such Runoff Election shall be held April 15, 2025.
This the 15’th day of January, 2025.
Heard County Board of
Elections and Registration
Elections and Registration
VACANCY IN DISTRICT 1 COMMISSIONER OFFICE
Mrs. Angie Stephens McCullough was elected to the office of Heard County District 1 Commissioner during the November 5, 2024 General Election. Following her election, an obscure law was found that restricts elected officials (except School Board members) from participating in the bail bond business, which is Mrs. McCullough’s primary income.
Due to the existence of this law, Mrs. McCullough has chosen not to take office. District 1 has not had a sitting commissioner due to the unfortunate poor health of Commissioner Larry Hooks during the last few months. The Board of Elections and Registration determined that it was very important that the seat be filled as soon as possible. Therefore, a special election will be held March 18, 2025 to elect someone to fill the seat. This special election will be held in conjunction with the Education SPLOST Referendum.
There was the possibility that a bill could be passed that would have allowed Mrs. McCullough to take office on a later date. However, due to the extended absence of the District 1 Commissioner and the question of whether or not the bill could be passed and signed by the governor, the Board of Elections and Registration chose to move forward with a special election.
The Board of Elections and Registration and staff regret that this situation occurred, as they were looking forward to working with Commissioner-Elect McCullough for the good of her constituents. To respect the rule of law as written and respect the needs of the citizens of Heard County District 1, a special election shall go forward. See the notice contained in this issue for details concerning qualifying dates and times.
Due to the existence of this law, Mrs. McCullough has chosen not to take office. District 1 has not had a sitting commissioner due to the unfortunate poor health of Commissioner Larry Hooks during the last few months. The Board of Elections and Registration determined that it was very important that the seat be filled as soon as possible. Therefore, a special election will be held March 18, 2025 to elect someone to fill the seat. This special election will be held in conjunction with the Education SPLOST Referendum.
There was the possibility that a bill could be passed that would have allowed Mrs. McCullough to take office on a later date. However, due to the extended absence of the District 1 Commissioner and the question of whether or not the bill could be passed and signed by the governor, the Board of Elections and Registration chose to move forward with a special election.
The Board of Elections and Registration and staff regret that this situation occurred, as they were looking forward to working with Commissioner-Elect McCullough for the good of her constituents. To respect the rule of law as written and respect the needs of the citizens of Heard County District 1, a special election shall go forward. See the notice contained in this issue for details concerning qualifying dates and times.
Pursuant to O.C.G.A. 21-2-379.25(c) and SEB Rule No. 183-1-12-.08, notice is hereby given that the logic and accuracy testing and preparation of voting equipment to be used in the
March 18, 2025 Special Election will begin at 8:30 AM on February 11, 2025. Testing will continue from day to day until complete. Such testing shall be open to the members of the public to observe; however, such members of the public shall not in any manner interfere with the preparation and testing of voting equipment. Said testing and preparation will be conducted at the Elections and Registration Office located at the Heard County Courthouse (215 E Court Square Franklin, GA 30217).
Charles Tonnie Adams
Election Supervisor
March 18, 2025 Special Election will begin at 8:30 AM on February 11, 2025. Testing will continue from day to day until complete. Such testing shall be open to the members of the public to observe; however, such members of the public shall not in any manner interfere with the preparation and testing of voting equipment. Said testing and preparation will be conducted at the Elections and Registration Office located at the Heard County Courthouse (215 E Court Square Franklin, GA 30217).
Charles Tonnie Adams
Election Supervisor
LOGIC AND ACCURACY TESTING PUBLIC NOTICE
EARLY VOTING FOR THE MARCH 18, 2025 SPECIAL ELECTION
All Early Voting will be held in the Elections Office on the bottom floor of the Courthouse.
| February 24 - March 1 | 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM |
| March 3 - 8 | 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM |
| March 10 - 14 | 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM |
NOTICE OF PROPOSED CHANGE IN POLLING PLACE
The Heard County Board of Elections and Registration has proposed a formal change in the polling place for the City of Franklin.
This location is currently located at Franklin City Hall (150 Davis St, Franklin, GA 30217).
This will be changed to the polling place for the Franklin Precinct used for federal, state, and county elections, Old Recreation Center Gym (25 Glover Rd, Franklin, GA 30217).
The Heard County Board of Elections and Registration has a contract with the City of Franklin to conduct its elections, and has conducted those elections at the polling place for the Franklin Precinct in the past. This change formalizes the permanent change in the municipal polling place for the City of Franklin.
This proposed change will be on the agenda for the meeting of the Board of Elections and Registration on February 19, 2025 at 11:00 AM. If any citizen wishes to submit comments concerning the change, those comments should be sent to the Board of Elections and Registration at PO Box 427 Franklin, GA 30217.
This location is currently located at Franklin City Hall (150 Davis St, Franklin, GA 30217).
This will be changed to the polling place for the Franklin Precinct used for federal, state, and county elections, Old Recreation Center Gym (25 Glover Rd, Franklin, GA 30217).
The Heard County Board of Elections and Registration has a contract with the City of Franklin to conduct its elections, and has conducted those elections at the polling place for the Franklin Precinct in the past. This change formalizes the permanent change in the municipal polling place for the City of Franklin.
This proposed change will be on the agenda for the meeting of the Board of Elections and Registration on February 19, 2025 at 11:00 AM. If any citizen wishes to submit comments concerning the change, those comments should be sent to the Board of Elections and Registration at PO Box 427 Franklin, GA 30217.
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