Brantley County Exchange Club

10/12/2026

Your Vote Matters! The Brantley County Exchange Club and encourages you to exercise you’re right to vote beginning Tuesday, October 13, 2026. There will be three weeks of early voting,  October 13 through the 16th, October 19 through the 23rd, October 26 through the 30th. There were also two days to vote on Saturday, they include October 17 and October 24. The last day to request an absentee ballot for the general election is October 23 with the general election on Tuesday, November 23 Ed.

In 2026, Georgia voters will decide on several key leadership roles and local issues. Depending on where you live, your ballot may include:

Federal and Statewide Offices

One of Georgia's two seats in the U.S. Senate
All 14 of Georgia's Congressional Districts
Governor and Lieutenant Governor
Secretary of State and Attorney General
Commissioners of Agriculture, Insurance, and Labor
State School Superintendent
Public Service Commissioner
Legislative and Judicial Offices

All seats in the Georgia General Assembly are up for election
Nonpartisan elections for several Justices
Nonpartisan elections for appellate judges
Local circuit judges across the state
Local Government and Community

Sheriffs, District Attorneys, Probate Court Judges, and Superior Court Clerks
Local representation for your school district
City council members and mayors in certain jurisdictions
Ballot Measures and Special Items

Proposed changes to the State Constitution or new state laws
Local tax or policy issues such as SPLOST

🇺🇸 YOUR VOICE. YOUR VOTE. 🇺🇸

🗳️ A Stronger Georgia Starts with Informed Citizens!

The Georgia District Exchange Clubs encourage all eligible voters to become informed, prepare for upcoming elections, and participate in the democratic process.

Being an informed voter starts with a few simple steps:

✅ Check Your Registration: Make sure your voter registration information is current.

📅 Know the Dates: Learn about important election deadlines, early voting opportunities, and Election Day.

📍 Find Your Polling Place: Confirm your assigned voting location before heading to the polls.

🪪 Be Prepared: Review Georgia’s current voter identification requirements so you know what to bring.

🔎 Get Accurate Information: Visit the Georgia Secretary of State’s official website at sos.ga.gov or contact your county elections office for assistance.

📌 Mark Your Calendar! Georgia’s General Election is scheduled for November 3, 2026. Be sure to verify registration deadlines, early voting dates, and polling information through official election resources.

The Georgia District Exchange Clubs proudly support informed citizenship and strong communities. This message is nonpartisan and does not endorse any candidate, political party, or political position.

❤️💙 Be informed. Make a plan. Participate!

Because informed citizens help build stronger communities!

10/06/2026

Brantley County, it is time to nominate the Book of Golden Deeds Award sponsored by the Brantley County Exchange Club. The deadline is October 31st to nominate someone. There are so many deserving citizens in our communities and we would like to hear about those individuals and why you feel they deserve the award.

Please note that the Law Enforcement, Volunteer Fire Departments, EMS, and 911 Dispatchers choose their award winner among their colleagues within their workplaces.
The county decides a Brantley County Citizen to win the Book of Golden Deeds Award.

You may print and fill out the form and leave at The Creative Corner for Secretary Karen Harrell, leave with Mrs. Lelia Morgan at Nahunta Methodist Church or with Kathy Hendrix at Twin Vogue Boutique.

You may also copy all the information and mail to club Secretary [email protected]

10/05/2026

Exchange Club Holds Believe in Blue 5K Race and Fun Run that was held at the Brantley County Recreation Department on Saturday, September 26. There were a total of sixty-nine runners competing in the 5K race and twenty-seven participants in the Fun Run. Runners received medals and trophies for their achievements and participation. The Believe in Blue signifies Child Abuse Prevention which is a major focus of the Georgia District as well as the National Exchange Club.
Top Overall Male (Under 39) was awarded to Brayden Middleton with Top Overall Female (Under 39) presented to Emma Lee Herrin. Top Overall Male (Masters) was Trampus Edgy with Top Overall Female (Masters) going to Libby Dodd.
The Female Division Winner Under 10 was Alleigh Kelly, the single contestant. In the 20-29 age group, 1st place winner was Katie Smith, 2nd Emma Grace Broadhead, and 3rd Tori Sloan. Winning the event 30–39-year-old ladies were Brooke Floyd, followed by 2nd Grace Lee, and 3rd Hunter D’Ambrosio. 40-49 ladies was won by Jamie Dinkerson with 2nd Jenna Smith and 3rd Katie Kempf. 50-59: 1st - Paula Hatten was the winner in the 50–59-year-old age group as was Vickie Floyd in the 60+ category.

In the Male Division Winners began with the Under 10 group with 1st Nolan Doby, 2nd Koah Barber, and 3rd Charlie Anderson. 11–14-year-olds included 1st Johnny McKeon, 2nd Aiden Gilleon, and 3rd Jase Anderson. Ages 15-19 division was won by Simon McKeon, 2nd Grant Middleton and 3rd Jace Hunnicutt. Jeremy Ammons represented the 20-29 year old division with 2nd Ben Smith and 3rd Deon Gaines. The 30-39 category included Nick Child as the winner. Rodney Bennett led the 40–49-year-old group with Wayne Pinkerton in 2nd and 3rd Michael Doby. Tim McKeon took the 50–59-year-old group with Roger Raber in second.

Awards were presented by Kalyn Gilleon, Brantley County Exchange Club President with assistance of members, Lelia Morgan and Teresa Ammons. The Exchange Club would like to thank all of the generous sponsors for the events in addition to donations by several local businesses. Sponsors included Hometown Pizza, Jered, a Par Systems Company, Guardian Pest Solutions, Southeast Georgia Health System, Southeastern Bank, Strike Zone, Brantley Telephone Company, Jerry J's, The Creative Corner, Twin Vogue Boutique, Nahunta Global Methodist Church, Nahunta Nutrition and Chick-fil-A.

10/02/2026

10/02/2026