The House Blue-Ribbon Study Committee on Election Procedures, Tuesday announced the dates and locations for a series of meetings this – and Gainesville and Cornellia are on the list.
“As we prepare to enter into the 2026 election cycle, these study committee meetings will serve as important opportunities to hear from experts, local officials and the public as we closely examine how elections are conducted in Georgia,” said committee Chairman State Rep. Tim Fleming (R-Covington). “Our goal is to identify what’s working well, uncover areas for improvement and ensure Georgia continues to deliver a secure, transparent and efficient electoral process for every voter in the state…”
“From securing ballot drop boxes and requiring identification for absentee ballots to removing QR codes and adding visible watermarks to paper ballots, the House has consistently championed measures to secure our election procedures here in Georgia,” said House Speaker Jon Burns (R-Newington). I look forward to hearing the committee’s recommendations before we reconvene in January.”
The dates and locations for the meetings are as follows:
- Tuesday, July 15 – Atlanta
- Friday, August 8 – Rockmart
- Thursday, August 28 – Cornelia/Gainesville
- Thursday, September 18 – Savannah
- Thursday, October 2 – Covington
- Thursday, October 16 – Americus
Specific meeting times and location information will be announced prior to each meeting.