First Coast News is diligently monitoring the outcomes of the November 4 elections in Southeast Georgia, with a keen focus on two significant statewide contests.
GEORGIA, USA — On Tuesday night, Georgians cast their ballots to elect new leaders, shaping both state and local governance.
The elections influencing Southeast Georgia, along with a special statewide vote, are being closely followed. Up-to-date results are available on the state’s official website. As soon as winners are confirmed, updates will be shared here.
In a surprising turn of events, Democratic candidates have unseated Republican incumbents for positions on the Public Service Commission.
Georgia Special Election: Public Service Commission (PSC)
The PSC has the responsibility of regulating telecommunications, electricity, and natural gas services and rates, notably those involving Georgia Power, which is headquartered in Atlanta. Voters decided on two of the five available seats.
District 2 Winner: Alicia Johnson, Democrat
District 2 Winner: Alicia Johnson, Democrat
- Tim Echols, Incumbent, Republican
District 3 Winner: Peter Hubbard, Democrat
- Fitz Johnson, Incumbent, Republican
Glynn County
City of Brunswick
- Winner: Incumbent Cosby Johnson
- Other candidates: Vincent Williams
Brunswick City Commissioners (Uncontested)
- North Ward Winner: Kendra Rolle, Incumbent
- South Ward Winner: Felicia Morris Harris, Incumbent
Brunswick Ad Valorem Homestead Exemption: Approved
Ware County
Special Election, Floating Local Option Sales Tax (FLOST) Referendum: Failed
If passed, the FLOST would have imposed a special 1% sales and use tax “for the purpose of property tax relief’ in the City of Waycross and Ware County.
City of Waycross
Waycross City Commission District 1
- Winner: Shawn Roberts, Incumbent
- Other candidates: Willie Oliver
Waycross City Commission District 2
- Winner: William D. Simmons
- Other candidates: Ayana Moore, Barry Worley
Waycross City Commission District 3
- Winner: Shawn Sanders
- Other candidates: Katrena Felder (Incumbent), King Goree
Waycross City Commission District 4 (Special Election)
- Winner: William Tompkins
- Other candidates: Tim Peacock, L. Slaughter-Titus
Pierce County
County ESPLOST: Approved
City of Blackshear
- Winner: Keith Brooks
- Other candidates: Gena Harris, Marie S. Rainge
Blackshear City Council (Uncontested)
- District 3 Winner: Mitch Hall
- District 4 Winner: Charles L. Broady, Sr.
- District 5 Winner: Corey Lesseig, Incumbent
City of Patterson
Mayor of Patterson (Uncontested)
- Winner: R D Thomas, Jr., Incumbent
Patterson City Council, Seat 2
- Winner: Ray Douberly
- Other candidates: Jim Echols, Incumbent
Patterson City Council, Seat 4
- Winner: David Smith, Incumbent
- Other candidates: David W Bowen, Racquell Scott
Charlton County
City of Folkston
Mayor of Folkston (Uncontested)
- Winner: Leroy C. Guinn, Incumbent
Folkston City Council Post 1
- Winner: Tommie Spikes
- Other candidates: Joseph K. Taylor, Incumbent
Folkston City Council Post 2
- Winner: Delbert Shelton, Incumbent
- Other candidates: Janna Richmond Simpson
Folkston City Council Post 3
- Winner: Brian R. Lloyd, Incumbent
- Other candidates: Vicky L. Dowling
