Putnam Election Commission Changes Two Precincts
The Putnam County Election Commission voted Wednesday to move the Algood Elementary voting precinct to Algood Middle School. Election Commission Chair Phil Adams said the elementary site presented numerous complications. He said due to past water leaks, electrical outlets on the gym floor no longer work, which prevented voters from using machines in the middle […]
Putnam County Election Commission Certifies August Election
Putnam County Election Commission officially certified the results of the August 4th election at its meeting Wednesday morning. Commissioners went through each candidate both from a state report and precinct reports to verify all votes. Commissioner Amos Powers said the process is important to ensure the integrity of elections. “So that people have trust in […]
State Approves Putnam’s 4th District Voting Location
The state election coordinator has approved Caney Fork Baptist Church as a new voting location for Putnam County’s fourth district. Election Commission Chair Phil Adams said state approval was needed since the location is outside the voting precinct by about three miles. “That’s what we were hoping for,” Adams said. “We’ll put it in the […]
New Poplar Grove Precinct Approved By Election Commission
After several months of searching, the Putnam County Poplar Grove precinct has a new voting location. Election Commission Chair Phil Adams said members approved Caney Fork Baptist Church on Highway 70. “It’s a fairly new church,” Adams said. “It’s exactly three miles from the other location, so it’s in that same proximity which is wonderful. […]
