Welcome to another episode of the Athens News Podcast, one of Feedspot’s Top 20 Georgia News Podcasts. I'm your host, Melissa Carter, and today we're diving into some of the most significant stories in the Athens-Clarke County area, brought to you by Drake Realty.

In today's episode:

- **Election Results**: We cover the outcomes of the recent Tuesday primary where key races for sheriff, tax commissioner, and coroner were decided. Incumbent Sheriff John Q. Williams secured reelection, J.P. Lemay won the tax commissioner race, and Michael Eberhart emerged victorious in the coroner's race. Additionally, we discuss the results of three nonpartisan county commission contests and a forthcoming runoff for the Clarke County Board of Education District 2 seat.

• **Voter Assignment Error**: Nearly 70 registered voters in Athens-Clarke County Commission District 2 were mistakenly assigned to the wrong district. We detail how this error was identified and corrected without incident by the diligent efforts of county elections office staff.
• - **Tragic Accident on UGA Campus**: A construction worker tragically lost his life in a work-related accident at the University of Georgia. We provide the details surrounding the incident, including statements from the Athens-Clarke County Coroner and information on the involvement of OSHA.

Tune in for these stories and more on the Athens News Podcast. Stay informed and engaged with the latest happenings in our community.

Catch up on all these stories and join the conversation by subscribing to the Athens News Podcast.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.