Tensions mount as Fayette voting rights trial nears

What’s the fairest way to elect county officials?

That’s at the heart of a four-year fight that has consumed Fayette County officials who believe at-large or countywide works best - so do many citizens who recently appealed to the county commissioners to fight for it.

The NAACP and many black residents say district voting enables black candidates to get elected - something that didn’t happen until recently when two court-ordered elections enabled two blacks to win seats on the county commission.

The two sides could meet in court next month for a trial if they're unable to reach a settlement. Read more here.

About the Author

Georgia State Election Board rule on paper ballots fails in tie vote

The State Election Board on Wednesday failed to pass a rule that would establish qualifying circumstances under which Georgia's touchscreen voting system could be eliminated.

Who will replace Marjorie Taylor Greene in Congress?

Now that U.S. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene has announced her plans to resign, attention turns to who might replace her in Georgia's 14th Congressional District.

Firebrand state senator running for Marjorie Taylor Greene’s seat

State Sen. Colton Moore, R-Trenton, announced plans to seek the 14th District seat, although it wasn't clear whether he will run in a special election or in November.

The Latest

Credit: arvin.temkar@ajc.com