Trump, Isakson and Bryson Win Election

CLEVELAND, Ga. — Chief Voter Registrar Lisa Manning said last week that White County could have massive turnout of more than 80 percent for Tuesday’s general Presidential Election. She certainly had  her finger on the pulse of the county. There are 14,669 active registered voters in White County and 11,952 or 81,5 percent cast ballots.

As expected in this Republican-dominated county, Republican Donald Trump overwhelmed former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton 9751 to 1,538.

Incumbent Republican U.S. Senator Johnny Isakson defeated his Democrat challenger Jim Barksdale, 9,204 to 1,538.

Incumbent Dist. 2 Public Service Commissioner Tim Echols rolled up 9,576 votes to defeat Eric Hoskins who registered 1,585 votes.

In the only county race, Charles Bryson ousted incumbent District 2 Board of Education Commissioner Brock Pulliam 5,331 to 5,033.

Voters also approved Sunday sales of distilled spirits by the drink for on-premises sale, sales of distilled spirits by the drink and package sales of malt beverages and wine on Sunday.

Amendment 1, which allows the state to take control of what it deems to be “failed” schools, failed 7,022 to 4,428. Amendment 3, which allows the appointment of a Judicial Qualifications Commission was defeated, 6,873 to 3,746.

Amendment 2, which authorizes penalties for sexual exploitation and assessments on adult entertainment to fund child victims’ services, passed 9.446 to 1,834. Amendment 4, which dedicates revenue from existing taxes on fireworks to trauma care, fire services and public safety.