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County Commission, School Board races see decision for 2027 with primary votes

At least one County Commission seat and three school board seats on Tuesday night were decided for the upcoming terms by voters in local primaries, but there are two local races that will still be on…

By Kevin The Editor · May 20, 2026

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VOTE 2026: Ballot set as qualifying closes with local primary and general elections in store

Usually, Polk County sees many of its races decided in May without contested elections for November between candidates from two parties. The GOP has for more than a decade provided the large majority of the slate…

By Kevin The Editor · March 6, 2026

LOCAL NEWS

VOTE 2026: Challengers a-plenty in County Commission races in May primary

It was a busy Thursday for the Polk County Elections Office in Cedartown as candidates came into fill out their paperwork and pay the fees to get on the May primary ballot for local seats. So…

By Kevin The Editor · March 5, 2026