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Here Are The Graduation Dates for Richmond County Schools
🎓 The Gist: The Richmond County School System will hold graduation ceremonies from May 22 to May 24, 2024, at the James Brown Arena in Augusta. Hephzibah Comprehensive High School at 3 p.m. G.P. Butler Comprehensive High School at 6 p.m. May 23:. Cross Creek Comprehensive High School at...
You've got questions: Here's every local and state ballot question you'll see May 21
Local and state political leaders would like to ask you a few questions. The May 21 general primary/special election isn't just about selecting the best candidates to represent your interests in the halls of government. During elections, America's two main political parties take the opportunity to ask voters how they...
Q&A: Richmond County sheriff Democratic candidates talk misconduct, transparency and more
One of the biggest Augusta-area offices up for grabs for the 2024 Primary election in Augusta is Richmond County sheriff. Three names are on the Democratic ticket: Incumbent Richard Roundtree, Eugene "Gino Rock" Brantley (a former Richmond County sheriff's deputy and sergeant with the Marshal's Office), and Bo Johnson (a former Richmond County sheriff's deputy and federal air marshal).
Augusta man asks elections board to remove 47 names from voter rolls
An Augusta man recently presented the Richmond County Board of Elections a list of 47 names he says should be taken off the local voter rolls because they are also registered to vote in Florida. The board, however, declined because the spreadsheet wasn’t evidence of fraud, said Travis Doss, executive...
How the Richmond County Board of Elections works to keep the voting process going strong
AUGUSTA, Ga (WJBF) Election day is just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to going to the polls in Augusta. The Richmond County Board of Elections works year-round to make sure every election goes off without a hitch. The entire team works to get the machines ready, tabulate the totals, and everything in […]
Richmond County Sheriff candidates, election leaders address potential runoff
The Richmond County Sheriff race is likely headed to a runoff election. NewsChannel 6 sat down with incumbent Sheriff Richard Roundtree, his opponent, Eugene "Gino Rock" Brantley, and board of elections leaders and spoke about what this could mean.
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