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Clayton County elections officials begin recount Friday

Recounting to begin at 9 a.m. Friday in Clayton County.
Recounting to begin at 9 a.m. Friday in Clayton County.
By Leon Stafford
Nov 13, 2020

Clayton County begins its hand recount for the presidential race at 9 a.m. Friday, according to a post on the elections website.

The post reads: “Notice is hereby given that: Clayton County will participate in a statewide Risk Limiting Audit (RLA) beginning at 9:00AM on Friday, November 13, 2020. The audit will be conducted at the Clayton County Police Headquarters, at 7911 North McDonough Street, Jonesboro, Georgia, 30236. The public is welcome to observe.”

Counties across the state are recounting ballots cast in the election for president between President Donald Trump and former Vice President Joe Biden. At stake are Georgia’s 16 votes in the Electoral College.

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