NAHUNTA — Early voting continues to progress in Brantley County, with more citizens casting their votes.
According to the Brantley County Board of Elections, 416 ballots have been cast, as of Monday (May 4) afternoon. This is a noticeable increase from last week’s early voting numbers, when only 24 ballots had been cast by mid-morning of Monday, April 27.
Brantley County citizens can cast their votes at the Brantley County Elections Office, located at 10305 N. Main Street in Nahunta. Voting hours are from 8 am to 5 pm. The final day for early voting is Friday, May 15. Additionally, voting will be open on Saturday, May 9 as well.
Brantley Commission
Post 4 and Post 5 are up for election on the Board of Commissioners. Post 4 long-time Commissioner Brian Hendrix is not seeking another term.
Five people qualified to fill Hendrix’s seat. The list includes John Thompson, James Duncan, former commissioner Ray Griffin, Mathew McGrath and Justin Bowers.
Post 5 incumbent Commissioner Andy Riggins is seeking a second term. He is being challenged by Whitney Schrack and J.T. Flanders.
Brantley BOE
Post 2 and Post 4 are being contested for Board of Education seats. Post 2 incumbent Kathy Hendrix is being challenged by Lynn Daniels.
The Post 4 seat was vacated last year when Cliff Adams resigned with four vying to fill the void. Former board member Brenda Johns, retired educators Richard Gill and Teri Gibson, along with Kalyn Gilleon are the candidates.
