Ensuring Fair and Transparent Elections
Bleckley County Board of Elections and Registration
Dedicated to upholding the integrity of the electoral process in Bleckley County, Georgia.
Our Mission and Responsibilities
The Bleckley County Board of Elections and Registration oversees voter registration and election processes in Bleckley County, Georgia. The board consists of three members: Rene Yawn, Annette Wyche, and William Faircloth Jr., each serving four-year terms. The Election Supervisor, Cheryl Ates, manages daily election operations and serves at the board’s pleasure. The board ensures fair, transparent, and efficient elections in compliance with state and federal laws.
STATE OF GEORGIA
COUNTY OF BLECKLEY
LOGIC AND ACCURACY TESTING PUBLIC NOTICE
Pursuant to OCGA § 21-2-379.25, notice is hereby given that the logic and accuracy testing and preparation of voting equipment to be used in the March 18, 2025, Special Election, both Election Day and Advanced Voting, will begin Monday, February 17, 2025, at 9:00 a.m. Testing will continue from day to day until complete and members of the public are entitled to be present during testing. Said testing and preparation will begin at the Jaycee Barn located at 290 Ash Street, Cochran, GA 31014, and will continue from day to day and hour to hour as necessary.
This 27 day of January, 2025.
Cheryl Ates
Election Supervisor on behalf of the Bleckley County Board of Elections and Registration as Election Superintendent
STATE OF GEORGIA
COUNTY OF BLECKLEY
EARLY PROCESSING OF ABSENTEE BALLOTS PUBLIC NOTICE
Pursuant to O.C.G.A. 21-2-386(a)(2)(A), notice is hereby given that the Bleckley County Election Superintendent intends to begin early processing of absentee ballots cast in the Special Election to be held on March 18, 2025, beginning Monday, March 17, 2025, at 1:00 pm. Processing will continue from day to day and hour to hour until complete and members of the public are entitled to be present during processing. Said processing will begin in the Office of the Bleckley County Board of Elections and Registration located at 106 Cherry Street, Cochran, GA 31014 (Courthouse Annex) and be completed at the Jaycee Barn located at 290 Ash Street, Cochran, GA 31014. The early processing of absentee ballots before the closing of the polls shall be a controlled process in order to maintain the secrecy of all ballots and to protect against the collection or disclosure of any balloting information before the close of the polls at 7:00 P.M. on Election Day.
This 27th day of January, 2025.
Cheryl Ates
Election Supervisor on behalf of the Bleckley County Board of Elections and Registration as Election Superintendent
STATE OF GEORGIA
COUNTY OF BLECKLEY
NOTICE OF COMPUTATION OF RETURNS
Pursuant to OCGA § 21-2-492, notice is hereby given that the Bleckley County Election Superintendent intends to commence and hold computation and canvassing of returns for the election to be held on March 18, 2025, beginning Tuesday, March 18, 2025, after polls close at 7:00 pm. Computation and canvassing will continue until complete and members of the public are entitled to be present during that process. Said computation and canvassing will be conducted at the Jaycee Barn located at 290 Ash Street, Cochran, GA 31014.
This 27th day of January, 2025.
Cheryl Ates
Election Supervisor on behalf of the Bleckley County Board of Elections and Registration as Election Superintendent
Meet Our Board Members
Our dedicated board members are committed to serving the citizens of Bleckley County with integrity and diligence.
Rene Yawn
Board Member – Serving a Two-Year Term
Annette Wyche
Board Member – Serving a Four-Year Term
William Faircloth Jr.
Board Member – Serving a Four-Year Term
Cheryl Ates
Election Supervisor