As the top law enforcement officer in the county, the Fulton County sheriff plays a vital role by operating the county’s jails, providing security to the courts and superior court judges, and managing a $146 million budget, among other duties. However, polling done by the American Civil Liberties Union of Georgia shows that Fulton voters […]
2024 election
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Biden’s SOTU Gaza Comments Won’t Stop Protest Vote Against Him in Georgia
President Joe Biden’s State of the Union remarks on Gaza weren’t enough to persuade some of his former supporters in Georgia to end their protest vote campaign against him ahead of Tuesday’s Democratic primary. Interfaith organizers launched their “Leave It Blank” initiative earlier this week. They’re asking Democratic primary voters who want a permanent stop […]
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Political Reporter’s Notebook: Record-high early voting, Atlanta bids to host 2024 DNC
The final countdown is underway! Primary election day takes place on Tuesday, May 24. The state has seen a major spike in early voting this election cycle and it’s ignited a debate about Black voter suppression. Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens is pushing for the city to host the Democratic National Convention in 2024. Dickens also […]