MCDONOUGH — After a mistake on the May 21 primary election sample ballots earlier this month, Henry County Elections and Registration Executive Director Ameika Banks said her office is taking steps to prevent future errors.
Banks made a presentation before the Henry County Board of Commissioners at its regular meeting Tuesday night.
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