Georgia
Early voting for Senate runoff in Georgia ends Friday
CAMDEN COUNTY; GA – Friday is the final day to vote early in Georgia within the runoff election for the state’s remaining undecided Senate seat.
Sen. Raphael Warnock, a Democrat, is going through Republican challenger Herschel Walker within the race.
There have already been record-breaking numbers in early voting. Greater than 1.4 million individuals have both voted in individual or requested a mail-in poll.
“The individuals have spoken,” a Georgia voter mentioned. “It’s saying we wish some change. We aren’t prepared to go within the path lots of people need us to go in.”
This voter encourages everybody to vote of their native elections if they need a say in what occurs in our nation.
“If you wish to have a voice in what’s happening in your state or in your nation, you have to be out right here,” the voter mentioned. “There’s no level in complaining if you happen to don’t get out and take the step. Plus, not each nation is free.”
One Democratic chief needs the polls to remain open later Friday due to that improve in turnout.
Kevin Blue, who’s the chair of Democrats of Camden County, despatched what known as a “demand letter” on Tuesday to county elections officers asking for the prolonged hours. That letter says, “It appears clear that there has not been ample preparation or planning. Camden County has had as a lot time as every other county in Georgia to organize for this particular election. There could be no excuse to limit or hamper voting entry.”
Blue claims he heard from voters about problems with lengthy wait instances and misinformation amongst different issues that led to him writing the letter. That is in accordance with reporting by the Brunswick Information.
The letter was despatched to the county clerk who performs no position in elections.
Shannon Nettles, Camden County Supervisor of Elections, mentioned she heard in regards to the letter just a few days in the past.
In keeping with Nettles, there’s an excessive amount of that might have wanted to occur to increase an hour, together with a gathering with the board of elections, which wants a 24-hour discover interval earlier than members may even collect and focus on the request.
The one means an extension may very well be granted could be by a courtroom order.
Nettles spoke with state elections officers about Blue’s claims.
There have been no issues with lengthy wait instances or tools that might result in further time to vote early, in accordance with state election officers.
In that very same letter, Blue additionally requested for extra ballot employees to assist minimize down on the time individuals are ready to vote.
Polls will probably be open from 8 a.m. Friday till 6 p.m.
Glynn County has early voting at three areas: Board of Elections, SSI Firestation No. 2, and the Ballard Group Constructing.
Charlton County’s early voting is on the Elections Workplace in Folkston.
Camden County provides advance in-person early voting at two areas:
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Camden County Annex Constructing (107 N. Gross Highway, Kingsland)
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Three Rivers Church (101 Miller St., St. Marys)
The particular election is Dec. 6.
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FRESNO COUNTY, Calif. (KFSN) — A Georgia woman who went missing nearly three weeks ago in Fresno County has been found.
The Fresno County Sheriff’s Office says 27-year-old Tiffany Slayton was found safe Wednesday near Lake Edison in Fresno County.
Deputies say the owner of Vermilion Valley Resort was checking on his property near the lake when he found one of his cabins was occupied by a woman matching Slayton’s description. The owner immediately called the Fresno County Sheriff’s Office to report his findings.
Deputies traveled up to Kaiser Pass Road to meet with the owner to confirm it was Slayton.
Paramedics arrived shortly after to check on Slayton’s with deputies saying she was dehydrated but in good condition.
The Sheriff’s Office says recent snow that was cleared Wednesday led to the owner to access his property. The owner says he had left a cabin unlocked to offer shelter in case of a situation like this.
Slayton was camping throughout the Sierra before she was last seen in the Shaver Lake area on April 24.
The last time her family heard from her was when she was planning to camp near Huntington Lake. Her family told Action News she was set to begin medical school when she returned home to Georgia.
Detectives are now arranging to meet with Tiffany to learn more about her timeline of events and overall experience.
Stay with ABC30 for the latest details on this developing story.
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Georgia Insurance and Safety Fire Commissioner John King has launched a campaign for the U.S. Senate, joining a growing field of Republicans aiming to unseat Democratic incumbent Jon Ossoff in the 2026 midterm elections, according to a report from AM Best.
King is the second GOP candidate to enter the race, following U.S. Rep. Buddy Carter, who announced his campaign on May 8. Carter represents Georgia’s 1st Congressional District.
King has served as an insurer in Georgia since 2019, when he was appointed to replace Jim Beck. Beck was suspended after being indicted on embezzlement charges related to his time at the Georgia Underwriting Association.
He was later convicted of taking more than $2 million and sentenced in 2023 to more than six years in prison. King was elected to a full term in 2022 and became the first Hispanic candidate in Georgia history to win statewide office.
King’s tenure
During his tenure, King has overseen regulatory matters involving insurance carriers, agents and fire safety across the state.
His office has been responsible for managing responses to severe weather events, addressing market disruptions, and overseeing insurance fraud investigations, according to the report.
His background includes policy oversight across the property/casualty and health insurance sectors, as well as engagement with the broader risk and reinsurance communities.
He has also participated in national insurance regulatory forums and has worked with industry stakeholders on issues such as affordability and access to coverage.
Born in Mexico, King immigrated to the US at age 17 and later joined the Army National Guard. He retired in 2023 with the rank of major general after deployments to Iraq, Afghanistan, Bosnia, Africa and the U.S.–Mexico border.
He also brings four decades of law enforcement experience, beginning as an officer with the Atlanta Police Department and later serving as police chief of Doraville.
Georgia Insurance and Safety Fire Commissioner, John King’s statement
In a statement, King shared: “He’s California’s third senator, not Georgia’s senior senator.
“I’ve led troops in combat, been blown up by an IED in Iraq and been shot and stabbed in the line of duty as a cop. A tough campaign doesn’t scare me; giving Jon Ossoff six more years in the Senate does.”
If elected, King would join a small group of former insurance commissioners who have moved on to serve in Congress.
A campaign for the US Senate has been launched by Georgia’s Insurance and Safety Fire Commissioner: Summary
Georgia Insurance and Safety Fire Commissioner John King has announced he is launching a campaign for the US Senate.
King would join a small group of former insurance commissioners who have served in Congress if he were to be successful.
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) – Several children were taken to the hospital after a Jackson County school bus crashed into a tree Monday afternoon.
According to the school district, five students were taken to the hospital to be treated for injuries. All the other students on the bus were reunited with their families.
One parent shared photos on social media, writing “My daughter’s school bus, with my daughter on the bus, was in an accident today. I want to thank God my baby girl walked off without a scratch or a bruise.”
The condition of the injured students is not known at this time.
The Jackson County School System said no further information will be released as the crash is under investigation.
This is a developing story. Check back with Atlanta News First for updates.
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