Judge halts $10,000-a-day fine in Fulton County election board dispute

Judge halts $10K fine against Fulton County commission members

A Fulton County judge has put a pause on an order that would have fined the county $10,000 a day for failing to appoint two Republican members to its elections board.

FULTON COUNTY, Ga. - A Fulton County judge has put a pause on an order that would have fined the county $10,000 a day for failing to appoint two Republican members to its elections board.

What we know:

The ruling comes one day after the judge initially imposed the steep penalty, which sparked concern from county officials. Fulton County Commission Chairman Robb Pitts said the delay is "great news for the taxpayers of Fulton County."

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The case stems from a dispute over appointments to the county’s Board of Registration and Elections. Republicans have argued their nominees have been blocked from taking their seats, while county leaders say the appointments must follow procedural rules.

The Fulton County Republican Party hailed the judge’s latest decision as a victory, saying they expect their two nominees will eventually be seated.

What's next:

County commissioners are set to revisit the matter at their next meeting on Wednesday at 10 a.m., when the item will automatically reappear on the agenda.

The appeals process is still ongoing, and it remains unclear when the larger legal fight will be resolved.