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While Barrow County has many uncontested races on Tuesday's ballot, voters were asked to decide between candidates for sheriff and the District 3 county commission seat.
Unofficial elections results show two incumbents will keep their elected positions — Barrow County Sheriff Jud Smith and District 3 Commissioner Steve Worley have won their re-election campaigns. By the numbers With 24,354 votes cast in the sheriff's race, including absentee ballots and advance voting results, Smith received 19,099 votes (78.42 percent) to James Scott Sr.'s 5,236 (21.5 percent), with 19 write-in votes cast. Of 3,391 votes cast in the race for the District 3 seat on the Barrow County Board of Commissioners, Worley received 2,048 (60.4 percent) to Johnny C. Smith's 1,338 (39.46 percent), with five write-in votes cast. How Barrow County voted in the presidential race About 74 percent of Barrow County voters supported Mitt…
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Despite chilly temperatures, Winder sisters stood outside a Barrow County polling location holding a sign in support of a candidate for Barrow County sheriff.
Meg Folsom danced around outside the Winder Community Center — one of several polling locations in Barrow County — on Election Day holding a sign in support of her uncle. Meg, who will celebrate her 10th birthday Wednesday, was joined by her sister, 16-year-old Courtney Jane Folsom. "We're showing our support 'cause we can't vote," Courtney Jane said. The sisters are nieces of Jud Smith, incumbent candidate for the office of Barrow County sheriff. Subscribe to Barrow Patch’s newsletters, follow us on Twitter and “like” us on Facebook.
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Check back for live updates as results come in.
Barrow Patch is at the Barrow County Administration Building waiting for elections results. This article will be updates as results come in. Please note results are unofficial until certified by the Georgia Secretary of State's Office. 8:24 p.m. — Two of 16 precincts reporting with Romney with 1,057 to Obama's 295 and Gary Johnson with 43 votes. Precinct 9 (Winder Lions Club) and Precinct 8 (Holsenbeck) are the precincts reporting. 8:30 p.m. — Two precincts reporting with Jud Smith receiving 1,111 votes to James Scott Sr.'s 259. 8:40 p.m. — Two more precincts reporting for a total of four of 16. Romney received 360 votes to Obama's 109 and Johnson's 9 at Precinct 13, Winder Community Center. Romney has 345 votes to Obama's 141 and …
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Charter school amendment appears headed for win.
UPATE 5:50 pm If you are in line to vote at 7 pm, you will get to vote even though the polls close then. Tens of thousands of Fulton County voters have already cast ballots today. Turnout is especially high for today’s General Election, as it is in most Presidential election years. It's too early to know how this year compares to 2008. In the evening after traditional work hours, peak turnout is anticipated, and tens of thousands of additional voters could exercise their right to vote. Fulton County elections officials released a statement advising that voters who are in line at 7 pm will be allowed to vote under Georgia law. As provided by Georgia law, voters who are over age 75 or who have a disability are eligible to ask to move ahead …
3:48 pm on Thursday, November 8, 2012
"don Gabacho, thank you for your observation. I agree that dealing with abusers of law is important. But dealing with abusers is often not very effective when the abusers are the ones in power and control."----E Pluribus Unum That's the eternal price of liberty. All it should tell anyone is to be that much more diligent in recognizing and protecting that which indeed constitutes us and not what … more ›
Barrow voters can cast their ballots ahead of Election Day on Nov. 6 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Barrow County residents can take advantage of early voting from from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. today, Oct. 27, at the county administration building. Click here to view the Barrow Election Guide, including a sample ballot, before you vote. Subscribe to Barrow Patch’s newsletters, follow us on Twitter and “like” us on Facebook.
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What do you want to ask the candidates tonight about foreign policy? Tell us in the comments area below.
The presidential candidates meet at 9 p.m. tonight for their third and final debate in the campaign season, and once again, Patch is offering a live blog and a live video stream. Subscribe to Barrow Patch’s newsletters, follow us on Twitter and “like” us on Facebook.
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Monday night was the final face-off for Barack Obama and Mitt Romney before the election. Who do you think won? And do you think it will affect the election?
The presidential candidates met tonight for their third and final debate in the campaign season. This time, the topic was foreign policy. What did you think of the discussion? Was anyone a clear winner? And will it affect the outcome of the election? Coming to us on a mobile device? If you can't see the blog above, you can review the discussion at this RSS feed.
2:02 pm on Monday, November 5, 2012
We're closing off the comment stream on this article. But don't worry; with the election on Tuesday, we'll have plenty of articles for you to read and enter dialog with each other. And look for the Question of the Week or Day on many Patch sites to enter that discussion. more ›
Did either candidate get a bounce? Let us know what you think. And if you missed the debate, you can review the discussion on our live blog below.
Gov. Mitt Romney and President Barack Obama faced off for the second time on Tuesday. The candidates debated in a town meeting format including foreign and domestic policy. The debate was held at Hofstra University in Hempstead, New York, and was sponsored by the Commission on Presidential Debates. The moderator was CNN Chief Political Correspondent Candy Crowley. Who do you think did the best job of making his case to the American people? Tell us what you think in the comments area below. See Also: So Who Won the First Presidential Debate? Biden-Ryan Vice Presidential Debate: Who Won?
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11:20 am on Wednesday, October 31, 2012
You do realize George that the governments role is to protect the country not financially support the citizens, right? If a woman wants to be that active shall we say (to be kind) she should be able to afford her own contraceptives and if not don't participate. Government should have no place in our personal lives particularly paying for our extra curricular activities! more ›
Watch Mitt Romney and Barack Obama here on Patch Tuesday, Oct. 16, in the second of their three Presidential debates as we live stream the event.
Beginning at 9 p.m., watch Mitt Romney and Barack Obama here on Barrow Patch in the second of their three Presidential debates as we live stream the event. Once again Patch will provide you with a platform to watch the live debate and join in the discussion on our live blog as the candidates debate. Which candidate will set the tone of the debate this time? Visit here at 8:45 p.m. as we kick things off. The debate itself starts at 9 p.m. The candidates will debate in a town meeting format including foreign and domestic policy. While there will be a moderator for the two candidates, the questions will be asked by citizens who have identified themselves as undecided voters. The debate will be held at Hofstra University in Hempstead, New York…
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10:45 am on Wednesday, November 7, 2012
Who won soil & water commissioner vote for Barrow Co? It was a write in vote. Sorry I mean district supervisor for soil & water. more ›