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Voters

Your Government

Are Colorado’s voting laws really more restrictive than Georgia’s?

by Chase Woodruff | Georgia RecorderApril 7, 2021April 9, 2021

Bottles

Your Government

Gwinnett County will not prosecute for giving water to voters

by Thom ChandlerApril 5, 2021April 9, 2021

After weeks of pressure from protesters, major Georgia businesses including Delta Air Lines are taking a stronger stance against the sweeping voting bill signed by Gov. Brian Kemp that opponents say will make it more difficult to cast a ballot, especially for minority voters.

Delta CEO’s criticism of voting bill slammed by Democrats and Republicans

by Ross Williams | Georgia RecorderMarch 31, 2021April 7, 2021

Envelope addressed to state election committe for voting by mail

Here’s how to get a free copy of your voter ID in Gwinnett County

by Thom ChandlerMarch 30, 2021April 1, 2021

Georgia has a new slate of voting laws after Gov. Brian Kemp signed SB 202, a 98-page omnibus bill, on Thursday.

Your Government

Everything you need to know about Georgia’s new voting law

by Stephen Fowler | GA TodayMarch 27, 2021March 29, 2021

State Rep. Park Cannon has been released from jail following a protest in front of Gov. Brian Kemp’s office as the governor signed a controversial bill Thursday evening that restricts access to the ballot box.

Your Government

Election law fight intensifies after Georgia lawmaker’s arrest

by Ross Williams | Georgia RecorderMarch 27, 2021September 24, 2023

The Players: Georgia Governor Brian Kemp and President Joe Biden.

The Public Record

Brian Kemp fires back at Joe Biden and his ‘handlers’

by Thom ChandlerMarch 26, 2021March 29, 2021

Republican Gov. Brian Kemp signed off on an overhaul of Georgia’s new voting laws that limit absentee voting Thursday with partisan support and an acknowledgement that courts will decide if new restrictions are legal.

Your Government

Legal challenges filed hours after Kemp signs controversial election bill

by Stanley Dunlap | Georgia RecorderMarch 26, 2021September 24, 2023

Sweeping legislation to overhaul voting by mail, advance voting and state oversight of Georgia elections passed the state House of Representatives Thursday, a major step for election changes Republican lawmakers are seeking this year.

Your Government

Georgia House passes 95-page election overhaul bill

by Beau Evans | Capitol Beat News ServiceMarch 25, 2021March 29, 2021

Republican state lawmakers hammering out changes to Georgia’s election system have dropped controversial proposals to scrap Sunday polling hours and no-excuse mail-in voting amid pushback from Democratic leaders and voting-rights advocates.

Your Government

Big changes made to Georgia’s election reform bills

by Beau Evans | Capitol Beat News ServiceMarch 23, 2021March 26, 2021

U.S. Rep. Jody Hice, R-Greensboro, and former Alpharetta Mayor David Belle Isle announced their candidacies for Georgia secretary of state Monday by attacking incumbent Brad Raffensperger’s handling of last year’s elections.

Your Government

Georgia’s elections chief will face challengers in Republican primary

by Dave Williams | Capitol Beat News ServiceMarch 22, 2021September 24, 2023

A new wide-ranging measure from Republican state lawmakers with changes to Georgia’s election system abruptly appeared Wednesday just before a scheduled committee hearing, sparking backlash from Democrats and voting-rights advocates about transparency.

Your Government

93-page election bill sparks outcry in Georgia House of Representatives

by Beau Evans | Capitol Beat News ServiceMarch 17, 2021March 23, 2021

A major overhaul of Georgia’s absentee voting system and other election changes brought by Republican lawmakers passed in the state Senate Monday by a party-line vote, sparking cries of voter suppression from Democratic leaders.

Your Government

Georgia senate passes major voting reform bill

by Beau Evans | Capitol Beat News ServiceMarch 8, 2021March 15, 2021

As Republican lawmakers in Georgia work to pass voting reforms, including requiring photo identification in order to vote absentee, the Speaker of the Georgia House of Representatives wants to make the identification cards free.

Your Government

Georgia’s top Republican wants state ID cards to be free

by Thom ChandlerMarch 3, 2021March 6, 2021

Republican state lawmakers took a major step Monday toward overhauling voting by mail and other election procedures in Georgia with passage of an omnibus bill by the state House of Representatives along party lines.

Your Government

Georgia House passes major voting overhaul

by Beau Evans | Capitol Beat News ServiceMarch 1, 2021March 3, 2021

Polling Place Vote Here Sign On White Board Near House

Your Government

Gwinnett County plans to sue Georgia if voting changes become law

by Thom ChandlerFebruary 26, 2021March 3, 2021

Lawmakers on a Georgia House panel are set to continue debating a sweeping election bill this week that is drawing fire from voting rights advocates and has sparked concerns among some of the state’s local election officials.

Your Government

Voting changes draw fire under the Gold Dome

by Stanley Dunlap | Georgia RecorderFebruary 22, 2021February 25, 2021

The Fulton County Board of Elections voted to fire Elections & Registrations Department Director Richard Barron. However, Barron still has his job until the Fulton County Board of Commissioners votes on whether or not to accept the recommendation of the Board of Elections.

Your Government

Fulton County Board of Elections Votes to Fire Elections Chief

by Thom ChandlerFebruary 16, 2021October 10, 2023