DeKalb County Elections Director Erica Hamilton resigned Thursday, roughly a month after she was placed on an extended leave of absence by elections board leaders. The five-member board voted unanimously to accept Hamilton’s resignation during a called special meeting. Election Board chairperson Dele Lowman Smith also announced the board will begin a nationwide search for Hamilton’s permanent replacement, along with a new deputy director position. No explanation was given for Hamilton’s leave of absence at the time, and election board members didn’t provide any details Thursday. In a statement, Lowman Smith said, “The Board thanks Ms. Hamilton for her service...