Rockdale elections officials considering relocating nine voting precincts

The Rockdale County Board of Elections is considering relocating nine voting precincts that are in schools to other public locations. The board is considering the move for the protection and safety of students, said Elections Supervisor Cynthia Welch.

Voters are invited to learn more about the proposal on Thursday, Feb. 1, 7 p.m., at the Rockdale Board of Elections Office, 1400 Parker Road, Conyers. The public meeting will be the second conducted. A meeting also was held on Jan. 25.

Voters of the following Rockdale County precincts would be impacted by the change:

Barksdale Precinct
Barksdale Elementary School, 596 Oglesby Bridge Road

Hightower Precinct
Hightower Trail Elementary School, 2510 Highway 138 North

Olde Towne Precinct
Pine Street Elementary School, 960 Pine Street

Fieldstone Precinct
Peeks Chapel Elementary School, 2800 Avalon Parkway

Honey Creek Precinct
Honey Creek Elementary School, 700 Honey Creek Road

Sheffield Precinct
J.H. House Elementary School, 2930 Highway 20 North

Flat Shoals Precinct
Flat Shoals Elementary School, 1455

Milstead Precinct
Conyers Middle School, 335 Sigman Road

Smyrna Precinct
Heritage High School, 2400 Grandae Road