Wilcox County considers consolidating voting precincts

Public hearing scheduled on proposed precinct consolidations in Rochelle and Abbeville

ABBEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- The Wilcox County Board of Elections and Registration is considering proposed changes to several voting precincts within the county and is seeking public input.

The proposed changes would consolidate two sets of existing precincts and, in one case, relocate a polling place.

Proposed precinct consolidations

Under the proposal, the polling location would remain at the Newt Hudson Agricultural Building, but the Rochelle North and Rochelle South precincts would be combined into a single precinct. Voters from both precincts have already been voting at the same building, but as separate precincts.

Voters in the Abbeville North and Abbeville South precincts would also be consolidated into one precinct. The polling location would move from the Joy Theater to the Evelyn Warren Community Center at 211 West Monroe St. in Abbeville.

Public hearing scheduled

The Board of Elections and Registration will hold a public hearing to receive comments and concerns regarding the proposed precinct changes.

The hearing is scheduled for Feb. 2, 2026, at 5 p.m. at the Election and Registration Office, located at 239 Gordon St. in Rochelle.

County officials encourage all interested residents to attend and participate in the public hearing.

Questions or concerns may also be directed to the Wilcox County Elections and Registration Office at 229-399-0050.