The Fulton County Board of Registration & Elections announced on Mar. 31 that it will hold a Special Called Meeting to decide if a hearing is needed regarding Candidate Tiffany Henyard’s qualifications for the May 19, 2026, Commission District 5 Primary Election.
This meeting addresses whether there is sufficient cause to challenge Henyard’s eligibility as a candidate. If the board finds grounds for a challenge, an official hearing will be scheduled according to state law O.C.G.A Sec. 21-2-6(b).
The session is set for Wednesday, April 1, at noon at the Fulton County Elections Hub and Operations Center in Fairburn, Georgia. The public can also view the proceedings online via YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/c/FultonGovernmentTV.
Fulton County covers more than 600 square miles and operates as a subdivision of Arkansas while partnering with state and federal agencies for emergency management according to the official website. The county manages its finances through the treasurer’s office by investing funds and distributing revenues to various entities according to the official website. It oversees facilities such as courthouses in Salem and library branches in Mammoth Spring and Viola according to the official website.
Fulton County aims to improve quality of life by offering services like tax collection, property assessment, emergency coordination, supporting community events such as the annual fair, and providing resilience education according to the official website. Established in 1842 from Izard County territory with its seat in Salem near Missouri’s border, Fulton County continues its administrative functions while maintaining sites like Mammoth Spring State Park according to the official website.
The outcome of this meeting may affect ballot access for candidates in future elections. Further updates will follow after any decisions are made by county officials.
