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Secretary of state’s ‘toolkit’ addresses shortage of poll workers
— From staff reports, August 5, 2020 — ATLANTA — Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger called Tuesday for civic organizations, religious groups and others to help counties recruit critically needed poll workers for the November general election. “Secretary of State...
Georgia recruits poll workers to help run big elections
— By Mark Niesse, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, August 4,2020 — The website from the Georgia secretary of state’s office will help meet a deep demand for poll workers in advance of November’s presidential election, when 5 million voters are expected to...
Elections Chief Calls For More Polls, Training, Tech Support To Avoid November Meltdown
— By Stephen Fowler, GPB, June 17, 2020 — Republican Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger unveiled a plan Wednesday to help Georgia elections officials better prepare for the general election and minimize the likelihood of long lines and problems at the polls....
Grady Co. early voters become accustomed to new machines, following guidelines during pandemic
— By Niah Humphrey, WALB, May 27, 2020 — “It’s been more than a week since early voting began in Georgia. Among other changes in place because of the pandemic, leaders say this is also the first time many voters in Grady County have been able to use the new machines....
Georgia secretary of state encourages more absentee voting
— By Miguel Legoas, The Augusta Chronicle, May 25, 2020 — “Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger urged more absentee voting Monday in response to coronavirus infections in Appling and McDuffie counties related to voting sites. ‘We would really highly encourage...
Georgia Companies Adapt To Provide Protective Supplies For Polling Places
— By Emil Moffatt, WABE, May 25, 2020 — “In an effort to keep voters and poll workers safe, the state has tapped two Georgia companies to help provide supplies.” … “While Georgia officials are encouraging as many people to vote absentee as possible, they’re also...
As Early Voting Begins, Raffensperger Continues To Urge Georgians To Vote By Mail
— By Emil Moffatt, WABE, May 19, 2020 — Monday was the first day of in-person early voting for Georgia’s June 9 primaries. Because of the coronavirus, many counties are opening fewer polling sites and limiting the number of people inside at once. That meant long lines...
Ga. Secretary of State sends masks, disinfectants ahead of June 9 elections
— By Emileigh Forrester, WALB News10, May 11, 2020 — (WALB) - Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger said his office has bought 33,000 masks for poll workers ahead of the primary elections on June 9. While the state is encouraging people to vote via absentee...
Money provided for election safety supplies and drop boxes in Georgia
— By Mark Niesse, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, May 4, 2020 — The Georgia secretary of state’s office is distributing federal coronavirus relief money to county election offices for personal protective equipment, sanitizing disinfectant supplies and secure drop...
Secure absentee ballot drop box installed at Crisp Government Center
— By Gabe Jordan, Cordele Dispatch, April 30, 2020 — Crisp County Elections Supervisor Becky Perkins has installed a secure drop box at the Government Center located at 210 S. 7th St. where voters can safely deposit absentee ballots for the June 9 primary election....