The Hall County Elections Office got what it wanted Friday from a county judge: an extra 15 days to complete the process of verifying the names on a petition to hold a recall election against Sheriff Gerald Couch.
The request had been made Thursday.
EARLIER STORY. POSTED THURSDAY: 97.5 Glory FM has confirmed that elections officials in Hall County have asked a court for an extension of time as they seek to verify the names on a recall petition filed against Sheriff Gerald Couch. The application was turned in a few weeks ago. The elections office is asking for another 15 days to complete the verification process.