Elections officials request 15-day extension for Hall County Sheriff recall petition

Hall County Elections Director Lori Wurtz confirmed that a request was submitted to extend the process to verify a petition to recall Hall County Sheriff Gerald Couch.

At this time, Wurtz said a recall petition has not been issued yet.

Channel 2 Action News reported when residents of the county filed the initial recall petition, citing the Hall County Sheriff’s arrest for driving under the influence in a government vehicle in February, and an arrest for violating the terms of his bond by driving into Dawson County…

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