Ed. note: The case is ALPHA PHI ALPHA FRATERNITY, INC., et al., Plaintiffs, v. BRAD RAFFENSPERGER, defendant. We’ve added a copy of the ruling. A federal court has dismissed the […]
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Forest Park haggles over ward redistricting delay
CORRECTION: Butler did not say she would veto the council’s vote on redistricting. We regret the error. Forest Park Mayor Angelyne Butler asked the City Council Monday night to reconsider […]
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Riverdale redistricting case sent to AG’s office
by Robin Kemp The Georgia State Elections Board has referred a case involving voters casting ballots outside their districts in the City of Riverdale’s 2019 municipal election to Georgia Attorney […]
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GA Senate Dems issue proposed redistricting map
By Tim DarnellStaff WriterCapitol Beat News Service One week from a special legislative session called to redraw Georgia’s legislative and congressional maps, the Georgia Senate Democratic Caucus released its proposed legislative […]
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Gold Dome GOP may need to compromise on redistricting
Census shows fewer rural, more minority voters by Dave WilliamsBureau ChiefCapitol Beat News Service In 2011, majority Republicans in the General Assembly drew such heavily partisan legislative maps that the […]
Posted inAlert, Census 2020, Civil Rights, Clayton County, Congress, Elections, Gerrymandering, Gold Dome, News, Public Comment, Reapportionment, Redistricting, Voting
Comment now on redistricting
by Robin Kemp Blink and you might miss it. The Georgia Assembly has provided, in small type, links on its website where you can tell state legislators your thoughts about […]
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BREAKING: Redistricting Committee live
by Robin Kemp The Georgia Senate Reapportionment and Redistricting Committee is meeting in 450 CAP at the Georgia State Capitol to discuss reapportionment. Sen. John Kennedy, the chair, said the […]
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Redistricting hearings continue statewide: share your thoughts with legislators
by Robin Kemp Although the Georgia Assembly’s joint committee on redistricting is not scheduled to hold another in-person session in metro Atlanta, you still can tell lawmakers your concerns about […]
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Drawing the line: Tell your legislators about reapportionment, redistricting
by Robin Kemp Clayton County and Southern Crescent residents should pay very close attention to a meeting at the Gold Dome that will decide how the borders of voting districts […]
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Municipal elections qualifying underway
The Georgia Secretary of State’s office set this week for candidates who want to run for municipal office in the November 7 election. Here are some of the people who […]
