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Lawsuit Demands Spanish-language Absentee Ballots in Gwinnett County

By Georgia Peanut Gallery on April 21, 2020 |

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A civil rights group representing five Georgia organizations has filed a federal lawsuit demanding Spanish-language absentee ballot applications to residents in Gwinnett County who aren’t…

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Bryan County’s New Equipment Scans a Thousand Ballot Applications a Minute

By Georgia Peanut Gallery on April 21, 2020 |

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  The Bryan County Board of Elections announced they purchased a scanner capable of processing a thousand ballot applications a minute. The following includes brief…

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STATE ELECTIONS BOARD MEETING – 4/15/2020- Notes

By Georgia Peanut Gallery on April 21, 2020 |

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The following includes brief notes taken by a Peanut Gallery volunteer as a public service only. Contact the Georgia State Board of Elections with questions…

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Douglas County Opens Polling Location for Seniors Only

By Georgia Peanut Gallery on April 21, 2020 |

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According to its website, “for the first time in the history of Douglas County, Georgia, the Douglas County Board of Elections and Registration Department has…

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Henry County Pushes for Four-year Term Director Position; Thousands of Ballot Applications Returned Non-deliverable

By Georgia Peanut Gallery on April 21, 2020 |

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The Henry County Board of Elections discussed a push for legislative reform allowing for a four-year director term during the April monthly meeting. The following…

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Board of Election Meetings for the Week of April 20, 2020

By Georgia Peanut Gallery on April 17, 2020 |

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The following is a list of the Board of Elections meetings scheduled for the week of April 20-24, 2020, and how they can be attended…

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Camden County Adopts New Polling Location: Mentions Non-deliverable Absentee Ballot Applications

By Georgia Peanut Gallery on April 17, 2020 |

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The Camden County Board of Elections voted to adopt St. Mary’s Church, 101 Pine Street St. Mary’s, Georgia 31558 as a new  Precinct 10 polling…

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Georgia State Election Board Offers Drop Box Solution in Light of Postage Debate

By Georgia Peanut Gallery on April 15, 2020 |

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The State Election Board voted unanimously April 15 to allow  voters to drop off ballots at drop boxes. According to the Atlanta Journal Constitution, “drop…

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The State of Georgia Covers most of the Cost of Coronavirus Prevention at the Polls

By Georgia Peanut Gallery on April 15, 2020 |

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According to the Polk County Board of Elections, the State of Georgia is covering 90 percent of the costs for protective and cleaning equipment related…

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Cobb County Seniors Receive Two Absentee Ballot Applications

Cobb County Seniors Receive Two Absentee Ballot Applications

By Georgia Peanut Gallery on April 15, 2020 |

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Cobb County residents over the age of 60, may have received two absentee ballot applications in the mail. According to the Cobb County Elections website,…

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