THE RECOUNT Floyd recount finds 300 votes were counted twice; results amended: This update courtesy of Dr. Melanie Conrad of the Floyd County Board of Elections: “During the process of recounting, it was discovered that a box of 300 advance ballots from Garden Lakes Baptist Church was misassigned to the Administration Building polling location. This resulted in… Read more
Sample ballots now out: It is pretty much cut-and-dry — two U.S. Senate races and a post on the state Public Service Commission. The above ballot was available on our MVP voter page on Thursday (click here to check your page). ABOUT THE JAN. 5 RUNOFF: Who can vote? Anyone who is a registered voter… Read more
Wednesday’s updates: Incredible story about early conflict attempts by the Trump campaign with the secretary of state. Click Probublica The Floyd County Board of Elections will meet on Thursday, Nov. 19, at noon in the Community Room at the Floyd County Administration Building at 12 E. Fourth Ave., Rome. “The purpose of this meeting… Read more
New Tuesday: The Floyd County Board of Elections will meet on Thursday, Nov. 19, at noon in the Community Room at the Floyd County Administration Building at 12 E. Fourth Ave., Rome. “The purpose of this meeting is to go into executive session to discuss personnel matters. The meetings are open to the public.… Read more
As expected, with the runoff campaigns under way …. Media release: Senators David Perdue and Kelly Loeffler issued the following statement calling on Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger to resign: “The management of Georgia elections has become an embarrassment for our state. Georgians are outraged, and rightly so. We have been clear from the beginning: every… Read more
THE LATEST Joe Biden declared victory Saturday after winning Pennsylvania and Nevada to earn 279 electoral votes. He made his victory speech Saturday night as he prepares to become the 46th President of the United States in January. NBC NEWS: Electoral college update. Click for the latest. 270 needed to win. Biden: 279 Trump: 214… Read more
THE LATEST AP News: Joe Biden has been declared the winner over Donald Trump after winning Pennsylvania and Nevada to earn 279 electoral votes. He will become the 46th President of the United States. Biden is expected to address the nation at 8 p.m. tonight. NBC NEWS: Electoral college update. Click for the latest. 270 needed… Read more
A contract between the Republican National Commitee and Floyd County shows the RNC paid $6,000 to rent Richard B. Russell Regional Airport to house the Trump rally and fund-raiser last Sunday. As part of the contract, the RNC also agreed to cover security, build out, clean up, insurance and other costs, says Virginia Harman,… Read more
THE LATEST Afternoon election update: -In Georgia, Trump holds a roughly 67,000-vote lead over Biden. -U.S. Senate, the thing to watch now is a Perdue-Ossoff runoff. Perdue has the lead but his edge is 50.6% to Ossoff’s 47.1% and Hazel’s 2.3%. If no one gets 50%, a January runoff will be called (Loeffler/Warnock already on… Read more
TODAY’S REPORT We have the latest numbers from Bartow, Gordon, Polk and Chattooga totals as well as turnout percentages at the end of each file. Incredible night with two counties seeing more than 70% of their voters take part this year. The first file below includes links to the latest local and state results.… Read more
The crowd at Trump rally estimated at 30,500 by Floyd County Police — not counting support staff, volunteers or those on the outside looking in. The original projection was 15,000. By comparison, downtown Rome’s Christmas parade draws between 20,000 and 25,000 people. Final report from Floyd County Police: Lots of people and traffic but… Read more
ON THIS PAGE: Updates on absentee ballots / drop box locations / sample ballots And now we wait. We wait in line at area precincts as a healthy turnout is forecast in addition to more than 100,000 early votes across Northwest Georgia and nearly 4 million statewide. And, after 7 p.m., we wait for… Read more
ON THIS PAGE: Updates on absentee ballots / drop box locations / sample ballots Election Day events (Tuesday): Floyd County Democratic Party: Sign waving sidewalk at Barron Stadium and Fourth Avenue across from Jefferson’s. The Floyd County Republican Party will host a watch party Tuesday night at Rome City Brewing at 333 Broad St. from 7 until… Read more
ON THIS PAGE: Updates on absentee ballots / drop box locations / sample ballots Floyd Democrats cancel Blue Wave that had been set for 3-5 p.m. at City Hall, 601 Broad St. Local organizers cite security concerns raised by state party officials. Rome Police “have not had any word on militia,” says Assistant Chief Debbie Burnett.… Read more
ON THIS PAGE: Updates on absentee ballots / drop box locations / advance voting / sample ballots / debates THE LATEST: No lines at the admin building or civic center to vote at 12:40 p.m. Friday. Last chance now through 5 p.m. Three new drop boxes for advance ballots still not in service. Floyd… Read more
By a 52-48 vote, mostly along party lines, the United States Senate voted to confirm Amy Coney Barrett to the U.S. Supreme Court Monday night. Justice Clarence Thomas was scheduled to swear her in later tonight. Voting in favor were Georgia’s two U.S. senators. Said David Perdue, R-Georgia: “Judge Amy Coney Barrett is an accomplished, experienced jurist… Read more
Between the Rivers Neighborhood Association President Peg Arey spoke before the Rome City Commission Monday night about the current — and projected — traffic issues in the neighborhood. Arey highlighted ongoing talks with city staff in recent days about potential upgrades to traffic control. Arey and members of the association will be attending the Public… Read more