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Wednesday, November 16,2022 dawsonnews.com I DAWSON COUNTY NEWS I 3A FROM 1A Races brings local pre-Election Day participation to 44.2%. There were also 30 absentee ballots and six military ones that had to be duplicated onto another ballot due to mismarks or other such errors, Ferguson said. Three pro visional ballots were sub mitted in Dawson County. These ballots were pro cessed prior to the elec tions board’s Nov. 14 meeting and vote certifica tion. Dawson County- specific results are taken as percentages for votes cast toward each seat. Here are the projected results in Dawson County and across the state for the following races as of Nov. 11: U.S. House District 6 Statewide results • Rich McCormick (R): 62.25% • Bob Christian (D): 37.75% Dawson County results • Rich McCormick (R): 85.54% • Bob Christian (D): 14.46% U.S. Senator Statewide results • Raphael Warnock (D, incumbent): 49.42% • Herschel Junior Walker (R): 48.52% Dawson County results • Herschel Junior Walker (R): 80.74% • Raphael Warnock (D, incumbent): 16.32% Governor Statewide results • Brian Kemp (R): 53.44% • Stacey Abrams (D): 45.85% Dawson County results • Brian Kemp (R): 86.01% • Stacey Abrams (D): 12.99% Secretary of State Statewide results • Brad Raffensperger (R, incumbent): 53.26% • Bee Nguyen (D): 43.96% Dawson County results • Brad Raffensperger (R, incumbent): 82.6% • Bee Nguyen (D): 12.84% Unopposed general election candidates The following candi dates for state offices for mally clinched their seats after previously winning their respective Republican primaries in May: • Georgia House District 7: David Ralston • Georgia House District 9: Will Wade • Georgia Senate District 51: Steve Gooch The following candi dates for Dawson County offices formally clinched their seats after previously winning their respective Republican primaries: • Dawson County Board of Commissioners District 1: Seth Stowers • Dawson County Board of Commissioners District 3: Alexa Bruce • Dawson County Board of Education at large: Nathan Ingram • Dawson County Board of Education District 3: Karen Armstrong FROM 1A Hotline can help people with resources to address these types of crises. For help, people can also chat via 9881ifeline.org. Congress made 988 the new suicide and crisis life line number in 2020, and the number became avail able to people across the United States this past July. The number also has a Veterans Crisis Line for veterans in crisis and their loved ones, which can be reached by dialing 988 and then pressing 1. People can also reach out for veteran support by tex ting TALK to 838255 or by starting a chat on the 988 website. “Too many people are experiencing suicidal cri sis or mental health-relat ed distress without the support and care they need,” DCSO Lt. Johnny Holtzclaw said in an email to supporters. “Together, we recognize that suicide and mental health crisis is a reality that affects our friends, families and community. The We Care campaign is our way of getting the entire community involved in supporting those who are struggling or in crisis.” Getting help The 988 lifeline is part of a larger conversation about suicide prevention awareness and addressing people’s mental and emo tional health needs. Last September, multi ple mental health experts and care providers hosted a press conference in Dawsonville to promote locally-led suicide preven tion and mental health and wellness efforts. Dawson County Family Connection Coordinator Rebecca Bliss said it’s important for people to recognize the warning signs of suicidal ideation and take them seriously. Warning signs can include but aren’t limited to talking about suicide, seeking out lethal means, having a preoccupation with death, self-hatred, self-destructive behaviors, withdrawal from others, getting one’s affairs in order or saying goodbye. Upon identifying some Photo by Dep. Matthew Blackstock DCHS students and staff join first responders and county officials atTiger Stadium on Nov. 9 to show their support for people struggling or in crisis. one as potentially suicidal, Bliss added it’s important to ask specific questions about a person’s thoughts, feelings and intentions regarding suicide. “Asking the suicide question does not increase the suicide risk,” she said emphatically. “Listen. Talking things out can save a life. Don’t promise secrecy and don’t worry about being disloyal.” If a person listening has determined that suicide is being discussed, there are multiple things that can be done to establish immediate safety. It’s vital to get others involved when helping someone in distress and to not leave someone alone who has a plan or is actively attempting sui cide. In that scenario, people should reach out for help immediately by calling 911. If someone is feeling suicidal, Bliss suggested removing harmful items from the home, going to a safe place, avoiding drugs and alcohol or promising not to harm oneself and stopping before acting on any intentions. “Don’t keep these sui cidal feelings to yourself!” Bliss said. “Dawson County truly does care about you and has many people who want to sup port you in this difficult time. Reach out today to a healthcare professional, the school system, the sheriff’s office, your local faith organization...some one or anyone. [And] take hope — people do get through this.” Campaign efforts Throughout Wednesday morning, DCSO filmed videos at Dawson County High School’s Tiger Stadium to raise aware ness and show support for the campaign. 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Holtzclaw called the “We Care” videos a way for participants to “help and be part of the solution to reduce the number of suicides in Dawson County and its surround ing communities.” The videos will be released in early December and feature dif ferent Dawson County residents saying the sim ple but powerful phrase “We care.” For the past month or so, DCHS teacher Beth Hamby’s introductory business class has worked on a project designing Dawson-specific “We Care” signage including the 988 lifeline’s graphics and information. DCHS students held the signs during the video filming. Hamby explained that members of the Future Business Leaders of America, the club she oversees, also wanted to be a part of the campaign. “Our FBLA really wanted to be involved because we know the importance of this cause, and we thought it was a great way to jump in and show our support for the Resources 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: Call 988; text TALK to 838255 or start a chat at www.988lifeline.org. The Veterans Crisis Line can be reached by dialing 988 and pressing 1. Georgia Crisis and Access Line (GCAL): 1-800-715-4225; text and chat through the My GCAL app, avail able on Google Play and in the App Store Crisis Text Line: Text TALK to 741741 or start a chat via WhatsApp The Trevor Project (LGBTQ): 1-866-488- 7386; text START to 678678 or start a chat at www.thetrevor- p roj ect. o rg/g et- he I p/ community,” Hamby said. Banners and signs are being sold at the DCHS School Store. Holtzclaw thanked Wednesday’s attendees, particularly the students, for taking ownership of the “We Care” campaign. He reiterated that hope exists for locals experienc ing mental distress. “The most important thing we need to let our community know is that there is hope and we care about you,” Holtzclaw said. DCN will continue to follow this campaign. 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