Sunday alcohol sales will not be allowed in Banks County after the issue failed in Tuesday’s election.
When the votes were tallied Tuesday night, it was reported that 3,206 Banks Countians voted against Sunday alcohol sales, while 2,909 county residents voted yes.
Voter turnout was 71 percent in Banks County Tuesday with 6,222 of the county’s 8,761 voters casting a ballot.
Banks County voters followed those across Georgia in the presidential race with Mitt Romney being the top vote-getter. Romney received 5,353 votes in Banks County, while President Barack Obama received 779 votes. Libertarian Gary Johnson received 59 votes in Banks County.
The majority of Banks County voters are against charter schools with 3,318 voting no on this amendment and 2,624 voting yes. State-wide results are not available yet.
See this week’s issue of The Banks County News for more election coverage.
Banks voters to make choice on president Tuesday
Banks County voters will go to the polls on Tuesday to elect a president.
Republican Mitt Romney, Democrat Barack Obama and Libertarian Gary Johnson are on the ballot, as well as a few state races and an alcohol question.
The special election on alcohol will deal with the Sunday sale of distilled spirits or alcoholic beverages by the drink.
The state races on the ballot include:
•9th Congressional District: Republican Doug Collins and Democrat Jody Cooley.
•Public service commissioner: Republican Chuck Eaton (incumbent); Democrat Stephen Oppenheimer; and Libertarian Brad Ploeger.
•Public service commissioner: Republican Stan Wise (Republican) and Libertarian David Staples.
There are also two proposed constitutional amendments on the ballot. The first question will ask voters to approve public charter schools. The second question will ask whether the state should be allowed to save taxpayer funds through multi-year real estate rental agreements.
EARLY VOTING UNDERWAY
Early voting for the Nov. 6 General Election is under way at the Banks County Voter Registration Office, located at 226 Candler Street, Homer. Hours are from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mondays through Fridays through Friday.
On Election Day, Tuesday, Nov. 6, polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Republican Mitt Romney, Democrat Barack Obama and Libertarian Gary Johnson are on the ballot, as well as a few state races and an alcohol question.
The special election on alcohol will deal with the Sunday sale of distilled spirits or alcoholic beverages by the drink.
The state races on the ballot include:
•9th Congressional District: Republican Doug Collins and Democrat Jody Cooley.
•Public service commissioner: Republican Chuck Eaton (incumbent); Democrat Stephen Oppenheimer; and Libertarian Brad Ploeger.
•Public service commissioner: Republican Stan Wise (Republican) and Libertarian David Staples.
There are also two proposed constitutional amendments on the ballot. The first question will ask voters to approve public charter schools. The second question will ask whether the state should be allowed to save taxpayer funds through multi-year real estate rental agreements.
EARLY VOTING UNDERWAY
Early voting for the Nov. 6 General Election is under way at the Banks County Voter Registration Office, located at 226 Candler Street, Homer. Hours are from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mondays through Fridays through Friday.
On Election Day, Tuesday, Nov. 6, polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Early voting begins Monday
Early voting for the Nov. 6 General Election begins on Monday at the Banks County Voter Registration Office, 226 Candler Street, Homer.
Hours will be from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mondays through Fridays through Nov. 2. Saturday voting will be held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Oct. 27.
Voters will elect a president and 9th Congressional U.S. Representative, as well as filling two seats on the public service commission. Voters will also be asked to vote for or against Sunday alcohol sales by the drink.
Absentee voting by mail is under way. Absentee ballots are available from the Voter Registration Office, which can mail them out through Nov. 2. Ballots must be returned to the office by 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 6 (by mail or in person by the voter).
Banks County voters wishing to cast early ballots on Sunday alcohol sales can do so starting on Monday as well, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Fridays through Nov. 2 and from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 27.
Hours will be from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mondays through Fridays through Nov. 2. Saturday voting will be held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Oct. 27.
Voters will elect a president and 9th Congressional U.S. Representative, as well as filling two seats on the public service commission. Voters will also be asked to vote for or against Sunday alcohol sales by the drink.
Absentee voting by mail is under way. Absentee ballots are available from the Voter Registration Office, which can mail them out through Nov. 2. Ballots must be returned to the office by 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 6 (by mail or in person by the voter).
Banks County voters wishing to cast early ballots on Sunday alcohol sales can do so starting on Monday as well, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Fridays through Nov. 2 and from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 27.
Final election results:
Final election results
With 13 of the 13 precincts reporting, the results are as follows:
SHERIFF
Clint McCoy--1610
Carlton Speed--1758
BOC CHAIRMAN
Jimmy Hooper--1780
Ernest Rogers--1501
9TH DISTRICT, U.S. REP.
Doug Collins--1978
Martha Zoller--1245
DISTRICT 28, STATE REP.
Dan Gasaway--2394
Jon Heffer--797
With 13 of the 13 precincts reporting, the results are as follows:
SHERIFF
Clint McCoy--1610
Carlton Speed--1758
BOC CHAIRMAN
Jimmy Hooper--1780
Ernest Rogers--1501
9TH DISTRICT, U.S. REP.
Doug Collins--1978
Martha Zoller--1245
DISTRICT 28, STATE REP.
Dan Gasaway--2394
Jon Heffer--797
Sheriff, BOC chairman to be decided in Tuesday's election
Banks County voters will select a sheriff and board of commissioners chairman at the polls on Tuesday.
The 13 polls in the county will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Candidates in the run off election are:
•Board of Commission chairman — Jimmy Hooper and Ernest Rogers.
•Sheriff — Clint McCoy and Carlton Speed.
•State representative — Dan Gasaway and Jon Heffer.
•U.S. Representative, 9th District — Doug Collins and Martha Zoller.
The 13 polls in the county will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Candidates in the run off election are:
•Board of Commission chairman — Jimmy Hooper and Ernest Rogers.
•Sheriff — Clint McCoy and Carlton Speed.
•State representative — Dan Gasaway and Jon Heffer.
•U.S. Representative, 9th District — Doug Collins and Martha Zoller.
Sheriff, BOC chairman races to be decided in Aug. 21 run-off
The next sheriff and board of commissioners chairman will be decided in a run-off election on Aug. 21.
In Tuesday’s election, Carlton Speed and Clint McCoy were the top two vote-getters in the sheriff’s race with the third candidate, Rick Darby, a distant third. Speed had 1,768 votes, while McCoy had 1,633. Darby had 541 votes.
In the board of commissioners chairman race, Jimmy Hooper and Ernest Rogers will be in the run-off election, with Jerry Loftice in third place. Hooper had 1,641 votes, while Rogers had 1,294. Loftice had 881 votes.
In the tax commissioner’s race, Carlan took 53 percent of the vote, so a run-off will not be necessary. Carlan had 2,054 votes. The breakdown on the other votes included: Becky Taylor, 888 votes; Sheryl Hall, 499 votes; and Jackie Forrester, 372. [Full Story »]
In Tuesday’s election, Carlton Speed and Clint McCoy were the top two vote-getters in the sheriff’s race with the third candidate, Rick Darby, a distant third. Speed had 1,768 votes, while McCoy had 1,633. Darby had 541 votes.
In the board of commissioners chairman race, Jimmy Hooper and Ernest Rogers will be in the run-off election, with Jerry Loftice in third place. Hooper had 1,641 votes, while Rogers had 1,294. Loftice had 881 votes.
In the tax commissioner’s race, Carlan took 53 percent of the vote, so a run-off will not be necessary. Carlan had 2,054 votes. The breakdown on the other votes included: Becky Taylor, 888 votes; Sheryl Hall, 499 votes; and Jackie Forrester, 372. [Full Story »]
Court rules that sheriff candidate does reside in county
A Banks County couple questioned whether sheriff candidate Carlton Speed resides in the county and a court official ruled Tuesday that he is a county resident.
At a hearing on Tuesday afternoon, Banks County Clerk of Courts Tim Harper ruled that based on the evidence presented that Mr. Speed is a resident of Banks County.
Betty Archer Ayers and Robert Ayers, who represented themselves at the hearing, filed a letter on June 5 contesting Speed’s residency in the county.
Speed lives on the Banks/Franklin county line.
Banks County Probate Judge Betty Thomas recused herself from hearing the case due to a possible conflict of interest.
Thomas said, “Since I was the one that qualified him and I am a candidate also, I felt it would be best if I didn’t hear the case.”
Thomas said Mrs. Ayers stated that Speed’s house is not situated in Banks County, so therefore he is not a resident of Banks County.
Thomas said Speed pays property tax in Banks County and he is a registered voter in Banks County.
Banks County Attorney Randall Frost was also present to hear the evidence.
At a hearing on Tuesday afternoon, Banks County Clerk of Courts Tim Harper ruled that based on the evidence presented that Mr. Speed is a resident of Banks County.
Betty Archer Ayers and Robert Ayers, who represented themselves at the hearing, filed a letter on June 5 contesting Speed’s residency in the county.
Speed lives on the Banks/Franklin county line.
Banks County Probate Judge Betty Thomas recused herself from hearing the case due to a possible conflict of interest.
Thomas said, “Since I was the one that qualified him and I am a candidate also, I felt it would be best if I didn’t hear the case.”
Thomas said Mrs. Ayers stated that Speed’s house is not situated in Banks County, so therefore he is not a resident of Banks County.
Thomas said Speed pays property tax in Banks County and he is a registered voter in Banks County.
Banks County Attorney Randall Frost was also present to hear the evidence.
Races set for July 31 election
When qualifying ended at noon on Friday, no surprise candidates had thrown their hats into the race but one candidate who announced earlier that he would be on the ballot changed his mind.
Current board of commissioners chairman Milton Dalton had announced earlier that he would run for the District 2 seat on the commission but he did not qualify.
Former commissioner David Duckett was the only candidate to qualify for the District 2 BOC seat. Incumbent Charles Turk was the only candidate to qualify for the District 4 seat on the BOC.
As for the BOC chairman’s race, Ernest Rogers, Jimmy Hooper and Jerry Loftice all qualified to be on the ballot.
BOE
Three board of education seats are up for re-election but only one race was set. In District 1, Brandon Brown and Anthony Seabolt will be on the ballot.
In District 2 on the BOE, Wes Whitfield was the only candidate to qualify. [Full Story »]
Current board of commissioners chairman Milton Dalton had announced earlier that he would run for the District 2 seat on the commission but he did not qualify.
Former commissioner David Duckett was the only candidate to qualify for the District 2 BOC seat. Incumbent Charles Turk was the only candidate to qualify for the District 4 seat on the BOC.
As for the BOC chairman’s race, Ernest Rogers, Jimmy Hooper and Jerry Loftice all qualified to be on the ballot.
BOE
Three board of education seats are up for re-election but only one race was set. In District 1, Brandon Brown and Anthony Seabolt will be on the ballot.
In District 2 on the BOE, Wes Whitfield was the only candidate to qualify. [Full Story »]
Qualifying underway for county election
Qualifying for the Banks County Primary/Non Partisan Election began at 9 a.m. on Wednesday, May 23, and will end at noon, on Friday, May 25.
Those who have qualified so far are:
•Clint McCoy and Rick Darby, sheriff.
•Ernest Rogers, Jimmy Hooper and Jerry Loftice, BOC chairman.
•Charles Turk, BOC district 4.
•David Duckett, BOC district 2.
•Brandon Brown and Anthony Seabolt, BOE district 1.
•Wes Whitfield, BOE district 2.
•Tim Harper, clerk of court.
•Bobby Eubanks, coroner.
•Betty Thomas and Keith Gardiner, probate judge.
•Ivan Mote, chief magistrate.
•Becky Carlan, Becky Taylor and Cheryl S. Hall, tax commissioner.
•Andy Jordan, surveyor.
STATE RACES
•Incumbent John Wilkinson (R), State Senate District 50.
•Dan Gasaway, Bill Grant, Jon Heffer, Ken Payne and
Keith Segars, State Representative, District 28 [Full Story »]
Those who have qualified so far are:
•Clint McCoy and Rick Darby, sheriff.
•Ernest Rogers, Jimmy Hooper and Jerry Loftice, BOC chairman.
•Charles Turk, BOC district 4.
•David Duckett, BOC district 2.
•Brandon Brown and Anthony Seabolt, BOE district 1.
•Wes Whitfield, BOE district 2.
•Tim Harper, clerk of court.
•Bobby Eubanks, coroner.
•Betty Thomas and Keith Gardiner, probate judge.
•Ivan Mote, chief magistrate.
•Becky Carlan, Becky Taylor and Cheryl S. Hall, tax commissioner.
•Andy Jordan, surveyor.
STATE RACES
•Incumbent John Wilkinson (R), State Senate District 50.
•Dan Gasaway, Bill Grant, Jon Heffer, Ken Payne and
Keith Segars, State Representative, District 28 [Full Story »]
Five announce plans to qualify for July election
Five people announced their intentions this week to qualify for the July election, including: Clint McCoy, sheriff; Jackie Forrester, tax commissioner; Milton Dalton, District 2 seat on the board of commissioners; and Ernest Rogers and Jerry Loftice, both for the BOC chairmanship.
[Full Story »]
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