Rashad Brown knows the race for the White House isn’t the only important election happening in Georgia right now. The 32-year-old behavioral health counselor recently asked, through our new Ask Capital B community help desk, why local elections are important since they don’t typically garner as much attention as presidential races despite playing a “vital […]
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Ask Capital B: How Fulton County Sheriff Candidates Say They’d Fix Jail Overcrowding
Voters in Fulton County will hit the polls on May 21 to choose a sheriff at a time when county officials are wrestling with overcrowding and poor conditions at jails — especially at the notorious Rice Street Jail, where 10 people died in custody last year and three have died so far this year. One […]
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Who’s on Your Ballot? Find Out With This Comprehensive Voter Guide.
Voters face a lot of choices at the ballot box. That’s why The Atlanta Journal-Constitution and Atlanta Civic Circle partnered to create “Georgia Decides,” a comprehensive online voter guide for the 2024 elections. The guide has detailed profiles on candidates running for Congress, Georgia House of Representatives, Georgia Senate, district attorney, judicial offices, and various […]
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Got Election Questions, ATL? Here’s How ‘Ask Capital B’ Can Help.
Every election season raises a ton of critical questions in our community. For some people, the pressing issues are, “Who’s running and why should they get my vote?” Others seek basic information on how to register to vote, locate their polling place, or navigate new voter laws. Meanwhile, many in our community ponder, “Why should […]
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Mark Your Calendars: Important Election Dates and Deadlines
Ready to make your voice heard, Atlanta? The primary election is just around the corner, on May 21, and early voting just kicked off Monday, April 29. Check out those and other key dates and deadlines below related to the primary. Mark your calendars — and don’t miss out on your chance to make a […]