2024 Election
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GARViS Modernizes Voter Records, May Alter How Georgians Register
Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger introduced Georgia Registered Voters Information System, or GARViS, in March 2023. This system provided a database for elections officials showcasing voter information, including status, reasons for vote denial and voting method. “GARViS is a tremendous step forward in the security and accuracy of Georgia’s voter…
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US Withdrawal from Paris Agreement Draws Local Responses
For the second time, President Donald Trump has pulled the United States out of the Paris Climate Agreement — a hit to climate change efforts. The Paris Climate Agreement, adopted in 2015, aims to reduce the risk and impact of climate change by calling for countries to reduce greenhouse gas…
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How an Undecided UGA Student Finally Made His Choice for President
Election day is just under six weeks away when I first meet Stephen Vest. It’ll be the first presidential election for many college students, including Vest. As a 19-year-old political science major at the University of Georgia, he’s looking forward to casting his first presidential ballot in such a monumental…
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Northeast Georgians Build Community Through Local Politics
“Divisive” is the most common word to describe modern American politics, according to research by the Pew Research Center. But it might not be that might not be that simple. The U.S. Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion believes that civic engagement connects people to their communities — and…
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Madison County Schools Reflect on Security Following Georgia School Shooting
The recent school shooting in Barrow County, Georgia, has parents and educators throughout the Northeast Georgia region worried about school safety. Victim Totals Across the Years from School Shootings (U.S.) (Data From Center for Homeland Defense and Security) As seen in the graph above, there has been an increase over…
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Digital Trends Shaping the 2024 Elections
During Grady Newsource’s Northeast Georgia Election Night Show, digital anchors Karmen Morrison, Shad McMillan and Clarice Henry discussed some digital trends that have been shaping the 2024 election season. Elections and Social Media Watch Karmen Morrison discuss what people have been talking about and searching for on social media on…
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Live Updates: 2024 Northeast Georgia Elections
Most voting polls have now closed in the battleground state of Georgia. Counting has begun, and between Georgia and its Northeast region of Athens-Clarke, Barrow, Madison, Oglethorpe, Oconee and Jackson counties, over 100 election results will be coming in over the course of the night. Check out Grady Newsource for…
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Athens Voter Voices: Abortion, Women’s Rights Propel Some Decisions
Athens voters turned out for early voting at the Athens Regional Library ahead of the presidential election. As the nation debates critical issues such as women’s rights, the economy, climate change and more, Athens-Clarke County voters at the predominantly Democrat precinct wanted to make their voices heard. Voters shared what…
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Athens Voter Voices: Lack of Trust, Nerves Common
Georgia voters hit the polls early to vote in the 2024 U.S. presidential election. The battleground state saw an unprecedented turnout for early voting in 92 counties, including Athens-Clarke County. Athens-Clarke County provided six locations for advanced voting. Athens historically leans left in presidential elections, seeing a 70.13% voter rate…