Local voters headed to the polls on Tuesday to cast ballots in the general primary and nonpartisan election. Mary Hardin Thornton will become Floyd County’s next Clerk of Superior Court following a victory over the incumbent Barbara Penson. Dave Roberson will continue to serve as the Floyd County Sheriff after securing a win over challenger Robbie Whitfield. Thornton nor Roberson face Democratic opposition in November.
For complete election results locally and across the state, visit the Georgia Secretary of State’s website at www.sos.ga.gov.
The Floyd County Board of Elections will hold a special called meeting on Tuesday, May 28th to certify results of the May 21st election.