voting
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2018 Election
One Day Left to Vote in Northeast Georgia: List of Polling Locations for Election Day
Early voting concluded on Nov. 2, but there is still one day left to let your voice be heard: Election Day. Below is a list of every polling location in our coverage area where votes can be cast on Nov. 6: ATHENS-CLARKE COUNTY \t Winterville Train Depot \t Gaines Elementary…
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2018 Election
Analyzing Pink Wave in Georgia: More Women Running for Office in 2018
Democratic gubernatorial candidate Stacey Abrams could make history this year, potentially becoming the first black female governor in the United States. Abrams is just one among the thousands of women running for office this year. In fact, 2018 has been dubbed the “Year Of The Woman” because of the record…
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2018 Election
Georgians to Vote on Marsy’s Law as One of Several State Amendments
Georgia voters should expect to decide on five amendments to the state constitution in this year’s election. One of those amendments is known as Marsy’s Law. This is how it will appear on the ballot: If the amendment passes, crime victims will have the right to be notified of any proceedings…
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2018 Election
Early Voting at UGA’s Tate Center Begins Tuesday
Students can vote at the Tate Student Center this week ahead of Election Day, Nov. 6. Students who are registered in Athens Clarke-County can vote at the University of Georgia location on October 30 and 31. Voting will be open from 8 a.m to 5 p.m. See an Athens Clarke County…
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2018 Election
Exact Match Requirement, Cell Phone Incident Cause Controversy for Perdue
A student group at Georgia Tech says Sen. David Perdue (R-Georgia) grabbed a student’s phone when the student tried to ask about Perdue’s support for Brian Kemp, the Republican candidate for governor. In a now-viral video, Perdue is seen grabbing the phone from the student who is trying to ask…
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2018 Election
Georgia’s Gubernatorial Race Tightens: A Look Inside Candidate’s Campaigns
Georgia’s gubernatorial race is closing in with less than one month until election day. Republican Brian Kemp and Democrat Stacey Abrams will face off on Nov. 6 after a long and hard-fought battle that has gained national attention. I spoke with Thomas Moore, a former Abrams intern, Parker Marlow,…
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Athens-Clarke County
Voter Purges Could Affect Athens Residents
Athens residents could be removed from registration rolls if they have not voted in recent elections and do not confirm their residency. If removed, they will be unable to vote in elections after the upcoming midterm elections on Nov. 6, 2018. Cora Wright, elections assistant at the Athens-Clarke County…
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2018 Election
Athens Election Official: Electronic Voting Machines Are Safe
The top election official in Athens-Clarke County says not to worry about security when it comes to your vote November 6. There were enough concerns about electronic voting that the state was looking at using paper ballots, but this movement was shot down by a judge Monday. “I think if…
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Northeast Georgia News
UGA Student Government Association Voting Closing Soon
The Student Government Association passes bills and resolutions that directly impact the student body. Voting for Student Government Association offices is closing at 12 p.m. tomorrow. You can cast your vote through the UGA Involvement Network. Results will be announced shortly after at 5 p.m. Here’s a look at the…