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.
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 General Election to be held on November 3, 2026, beginning Monday, November 2, 2026, 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 8 day of September 2026.
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 November 3, 2026 General Election to be held on November 3, 2026 beginning Tuesday, November 3, 2026, 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 8 day of September 2026.
Cheryl Ates
Election Supervisor on behalf of the Bleckley County Board of Elections and Registration as Election Superintendent
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 November 3, 2026, General Election both Election Day and Advanced Voting, will begin Monday, October 5, 2026, 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 8 day of September 2026.
Cheryl Ates
Election Supervisor on behalf of the Bleckley County Board of Elections and Registration as Election Superintendent
PUBLIC NOTICE BLECKLEY COUNTY VOTERS
VOTING DATES ADVANCE IN PERSON AND ABSENTEE BY MAIL
REQUEST FOR THE NOVEMBER 3, 2026 GENERAL ELECTION
Advance in Person Voting will begin Tuesday, October 13, 2026 (Typically Advance Voting begins on Monday, October 12th Columbus Day Holiday as designated by the state of Georgia.) thru Friday, October 30, 2026. (Hours: 8:30a.m.-5:00 p.m.) Saturday Voting dates: October 17th and October 24th (Hours 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.) All Absentee Voting will be held at the Board of Elections and Registration Office 106 E Cherry Street Cochran, Ga. 31014 (Courthouse Annex).
Voters can request an Absentee by mail ballot application now until Friday, October 23, 2026. The last day to register to vote in the November 3rd General Election is October 5, 2026.
Election Day voting is November 3, 2026. Hours are from 7:00 a.m. until 7:00 p.m. at the Jaycee Barn located at 290 Ash St. For more information on testing /or your voter registration status, contact the Board of Elections and Registration Office at Click to show email address Ext. 8.
Cheryl Ates, Elections Supervisor
on behalf of the Bleckley County Board of Elections and Registration as Election Superintendent
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.
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