Board urges state to delay QR-code ballot-tabulation change by one year
Mar 6, 2026
The Athens-Clarke County Board of Elections approved a resolution asking the Georgia General Assembly to move the effective date of OCGA 21-2-379.23(d) from July 1, 2026 to July 1, 2027, citing the need for more time to procure, configure and train on new tabulation processes.
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The Athens-Clarke County Board of Elections voted to approve a resolution urging the Georgia General Assembly to amend the effective date of OCGA 21-2-379.23(d), which governs official tabulation of ballot scanners, moving the date from July 1, 2026 to July 1, 2027 to allow more time for counties to transition.
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