Welcome to the official website of the Columbia County Democratic party of Georgia!
Our major goals are to enhance public education, provide universal health care, and maintain public safety. We believe in women's choice, affirmative action, increased minimum wage, recognition of unions as an important aid to labor, campaign finance reform, and environmental protection. We oppose preemptive war but insist that our troops have proper armaments when they are placed in harm's way. We oppose privatization of Social Security and we oppose a ban on gay marriage. Also not fans of kids in cages or the family separation policy at the border. We seek the science needed to survive this pandemic intact.
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Become a member! Twenty-six bucks and you can literally be a card carrier. Or pay your yearly dues if you are already one.
Meetings
CCDP Meetings are typically held on the first Monday of every month, at 6:30 pm at the Columbia County Government Complex, Building A, at 630 Ronald Reagan Drive, Evans, GA 30809. Check out this year’s meeting calendar.
December 6, the election of Columbia County Democratic Committee officers will take place in a combination in person/virtual Zoom meeting.
All are welcome to attend, however, only District Committee members are allowed to run for office and to vote.
Priority in person seating will be given to Committee Members, who can either attend in person, or by Zoom, however, we encourage anyone who is running for an office to attend in person, if possible. Seating will be limited to 30 people. Masks and social distancing is required. No refreshments will be served.
Please let us know if you wish to attend in-person at columbiacntydems@aol.com
All positions are open for election/reelection. They are:
Chair
1st Vice Chair
2nd Vice Chair
3rd Vice Chair
4th Vice Chair
Treasurer
Secretary
December 6, the election of Columbia County Democratic Committee officers will take place in a combination in person/virtual Zoom meeting.
All are welcome to attend, however, only District Committee members are allowed to run for office and to vote.
Priority in person seating will be given to Committee Members, who can either attend in person, or by Zoom, however, we encourage anyone who is running for an office to attend in person, if possible. Seating will be limited to 30 people. Masks and social distancing is required. No refreshments will be served.
Please let us know if you wish to attend in-person at columbiacntydems@aol.com
All positions are open for election/reelection. They are:
Chair
1st Vice Chair
2nd Vice Chair
3rd Vice Chair
4th Vice Chair
Treasurer
Secretary
Latest News
Christmas Parade Date: Sunday, 6 December 2020
Starts moving - 3:30 PM
The Columbia County Democratic Party will be participating. Our theme will be "Thank you, Essential Workers". We want to have a large turnout to show our gratitude to all those who have worked hard to keep us safe. If you are an essential worker - nurse, doctor, fireman, policeman, grocery store clerk ,teacher, waiter, etc - we would love for you to join us. Wear your "uniform" to represent your career.
We'll have room for those who wish to walk with us, and also for those who would rather ride. Space to ride will be limited in order to stay socially distant. We ask that everyone wear a mask.
Please wear your Holiday apparel.
See You At The Parade!
Map:
Starts moving - 3:30 PM
The Columbia County Democratic Party will be participating. Our theme will be "Thank you, Essential Workers". We want to have a large turnout to show our gratitude to all those who have worked hard to keep us safe. If you are an essential worker - nurse, doctor, fireman, policeman, grocery store clerk ,teacher, waiter, etc - we would love for you to join us. Wear your "uniform" to represent your career.
We'll have room for those who wish to walk with us, and also for those who would rather ride. Space to ride will be limited in order to stay socially distant. We ask that everyone wear a mask.
Please wear your Holiday apparel.
- If you are helping to decorate on Saturday, please be at Robert Hulse's home, 154 Pond View Road, Evans, at 11 AM. (This time has changed. Previously scheduled for 10 AM.)
- The CCDP position in the line up will be sent to us on Thursday afternoon. We will forward this information to you as soon as possible. It will also be posted on Columbia County's Facebook page.
- Parade starts at the red arrow and ends at the * shown at Evans Towne Center Park. The red X's on the map show where the roads will be closed starting at 2 PM. This year the route is shorter and we end up close to where we started.
- Line Up will be at the Parade Line Up Area (shown as yellow on the map, Faircloth Rd.
- Decorators should be at our float by 12 Noon (Time changed, previously scheduled for 11 AM), in order to be ready by the time judging starts at 2:00 PM.
- All walking participants that will be part of a parade entry, come to "Drop Off Area 2" located in the parking lot in front of the Columbia County Government Center Auditorium, Bldg. A. People will be positioned there to help walkers get to where they need to go in the "Parade Line Up Area". Please be at our float no later than 3 PM.
- There is no designated parking for participants, however, possible parking at Walmart, Evans Library. Roads will be closed at 2 PM, so getting there early would be beneficial.
See You At The Parade!
Map:
VOTER INFORMATION FOR JANUARY 5, 2021 RUNOFF ELECTIONS
Why you should vote in the Runoff Election
In order for Democrats to gain control of the Senate, they must win both of Georgia’s Senate seats. Biden would be the first president since 1989 to assume office without complete control of Congress should Republicans maintain one or both seats, a scenario that would limit his power to pass legislation. A Republican Senate could also interfere with Biden’s cabinet picks and judicial nominees.
Early Voting Dates - December 14 - 31, 2020, 8 AM to 5 PM
There will be NO Saturday voting.
Early Voting Locations:
Bldg. G3, 610 Ronald Reagan Dr., Evans
The former Euchee Creek Library, 5907 Euchee Creek Dr., Grovetown
Voter Registration Deadline - Dec. 7, 2020. You may register to vote online at www.mvp.sos.ga.gov (or google My Voter Page Georgia).
Once your registration is processed, you should get a precinct card in the mail. This card is for information purposes only. You will need a government issued photo ID to vote. You may confirm your registration, locate your Election Day voting precinct, view sample ballots, and more by visiting www.mvp.sos.ga.gov
To Fill Out & Submit an Absentee Ballot Application: https://ballotrequest.sos.ga.gov/voter/voterSearch
To vote by absentee ballot, you must first fill out, sign, and submit an absentee ballot application. You can do this online, by mail, by fax, or in person.
Submit your absentee ballot application by the specified deadline. Absentee ballots may be requested any time between 180 days prior to the election and the end of the business day on the Friday before Election Day.
If you've decided you want to mail in your ballot, PLEASE do so as early as possible. Don't wait. Or you can drop it off at the Board of Elections Office, 500 Faircloth Dr., Evans, GA. As of now, we have no information about drop boxes in the county. Absentee/Mail in Ballots must be received by 7 PM, January 5 or they will not be counted.
Voted ballots may not be turned in at the precincts.
For more information: Contact Columbia County Board of Elections: vote@columbiacountyga.gov
Why you should vote in the Runoff Election
In order for Democrats to gain control of the Senate, they must win both of Georgia’s Senate seats. Biden would be the first president since 1989 to assume office without complete control of Congress should Republicans maintain one or both seats, a scenario that would limit his power to pass legislation. A Republican Senate could also interfere with Biden’s cabinet picks and judicial nominees.
Early Voting Dates - December 14 - 31, 2020, 8 AM to 5 PM
There will be NO Saturday voting.
Early Voting Locations:
Bldg. G3, 610 Ronald Reagan Dr., Evans
The former Euchee Creek Library, 5907 Euchee Creek Dr., Grovetown
Voter Registration Deadline - Dec. 7, 2020. You may register to vote online at www.mvp.sos.ga.gov (or google My Voter Page Georgia).
Once your registration is processed, you should get a precinct card in the mail. This card is for information purposes only. You will need a government issued photo ID to vote. You may confirm your registration, locate your Election Day voting precinct, view sample ballots, and more by visiting www.mvp.sos.ga.gov
To Fill Out & Submit an Absentee Ballot Application: https://ballotrequest.sos.ga.gov/voter/voterSearch
To vote by absentee ballot, you must first fill out, sign, and submit an absentee ballot application. You can do this online, by mail, by fax, or in person.
Submit your absentee ballot application by the specified deadline. Absentee ballots may be requested any time between 180 days prior to the election and the end of the business day on the Friday before Election Day.
If you've decided you want to mail in your ballot, PLEASE do so as early as possible. Don't wait. Or you can drop it off at the Board of Elections Office, 500 Faircloth Dr., Evans, GA. As of now, we have no information about drop boxes in the county. Absentee/Mail in Ballots must be received by 7 PM, January 5 or they will not be counted.
Voted ballots may not be turned in at the precincts.
For more information: Contact Columbia County Board of Elections: vote@columbiacountyga.gov
If you would like to participate in writing postcards to support the runoff of Senate candidates, go to gapostcard.org and click on the postcard pickup form. Select the Augusta/Columbia County pickup location. Complete the form and it will give you the address and contact arrangement for pickup. You will only need to write a brief message on the card and put a 35 cent postage stamp on it and put it in the mail. All instructions are on the website but if you have any questions feel free to contact Al (706-840-9191) or Laraine( 706-339-9191) Yarbrough or email them at laraineandal@yahoo.com.
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Unisex adult fit, Sizes XS- 5XL ( Indicate Size Required)
Children's option, same price and color, Sizes XS-XL (Indicate Size Required)
Color - Dark Grey Only
Payment via Paypal
Pre-order open until midnight on November 28.
The following information for helping with the campaigns of Daniel Blackman for PSC, Jon Ossoff for Senate, and Raphael Warnock for Senate has been received from the Democratic Party of Georgia. Until we receive further information on how to help, please use the links provided below to start getting involved.
*Daniel Blackman for PSC - Daniel is in the runoff with the incumbent for Georgia Public Service Commission, District 4. If you are interested or would like to invite other members of your committee or community, please have them fill out this form: DPG-Daniel Blackman Coordinated Campaign.
Please share this link for those who would like to donate to Daniel's campaign: Donate to Daniel Blackman
The infrastructure for coordinating with the campaigns of Jon Ossoff and Rev. Raphael Warnock should be in place within the next couple of days.
To volunteer with either campaign, use the following links:
Jon Ossoff for Senate Volunteer Opportunities/Events
Warnock for Georgia Volunteer Opportunities/Events
To donate to either campaign:
Donate to Ossoff Campaign
Donate to Warnock Campaign
The DPG will be working to get all these individuals elected. The following link is so people can help the Party through this campaign and beyond:
Coordinated Campaign Volunteer Opportunities Volunteer with the DPG to help both campaigns equally.
Take action with Democratic Party of Georgia. Use this link to sign up: https://www.mobilize.us/georgiademocrats/event/362919/?referring_vol=2245056&rname=Georgia×lot=2550394&share_medium=email_link&share_context=email_1
*Daniel Blackman for PSC - Daniel is in the runoff with the incumbent for Georgia Public Service Commission, District 4. If you are interested or would like to invite other members of your committee or community, please have them fill out this form: DPG-Daniel Blackman Coordinated Campaign.
Please share this link for those who would like to donate to Daniel's campaign: Donate to Daniel Blackman
The infrastructure for coordinating with the campaigns of Jon Ossoff and Rev. Raphael Warnock should be in place within the next couple of days.
To volunteer with either campaign, use the following links:
Jon Ossoff for Senate Volunteer Opportunities/Events
Warnock for Georgia Volunteer Opportunities/Events
To donate to either campaign:
Donate to Ossoff Campaign
Donate to Warnock Campaign
The DPG will be working to get all these individuals elected. The following link is so people can help the Party through this campaign and beyond:
Coordinated Campaign Volunteer Opportunities Volunteer with the DPG to help both campaigns equally.
Take action with Democratic Party of Georgia. Use this link to sign up: https://www.mobilize.us/georgiademocrats/event/362919/?referring_vol=2245056&rname=Georgia×lot=2550394&share_medium=email_link&share_context=email_1
Georgians can request their mail in ballots (absentee) for the January 5 runoff at https://ballotrequest.sos.ga.gov/.
Free tickets for the Inauguration can be obtained through an individual's United States Senator or United States Representative.
https://allen.house.gov/constituent-services/inauguration-tickets.htm
https://allen.house.gov/constituent-services/inauguration-tickets.htm
We will be resuming Sign Waving Events for Ossoff and Warnock.
Dates: Nov. 28, Dec 12, Dec 19, Jan 2
Please sign up NOW at columbiacntydems@aol.com to participate. Locations will be released the Thursday prior to the event.
Dates: Nov. 28, Dec 12, Dec 19, Jan 2
Please sign up NOW at columbiacntydems@aol.com to participate. Locations will be released the Thursday prior to the event.
WE FLIPPED GEORGIA!!!!
BIDEN AND HARRIS ARE ELECTED!!!!!!!
Thanks to everyone who has worked so hard to get Democrats elected in Georgia.
Quoted from the New York Times:
" Several Atlanta suburbs and Columbia County, near Augusta swung more than 10 points to the left for Mr. Biden compared with the 2016 vote."
We especially want to thank the following volunteers:
But (and isn't there always a but) we have more work to do.
A Runoff election will be held on January 5, 2021 for Ossoff/Perdue and Warnock/Loeffler.
Here is the information we have so far:
Keep watching your emails for ways you can help. Information should be coming soon.
Everyone is invited to participate in the Evans Christmas Parade on December 6 at 3:30 PM. Columbia County Dems will have a float and we hope that everyone who has worked on this election will participate. You've worked hard and we would LOVE it if everyone came.
Please contact columbiacntydems@aol.com so we can have an accurate count of participants. More information about our plans will be coming in the next few days.
BIDEN AND HARRIS ARE ELECTED!!!!!!!
Thanks to everyone who has worked so hard to get Democrats elected in Georgia.
Quoted from the New York Times:
" Several Atlanta suburbs and Columbia County, near Augusta swung more than 10 points to the left for Mr. Biden compared with the 2016 vote."
We especially want to thank the following volunteers:
- phone bankers
- sign wavers
- car paraders
- county coordinator
- paper ballot monitors
- poll watchers
- poll workers
- vote review panel
- post card writers
But (and isn't there always a but) we have more work to do.
A Runoff election will be held on January 5, 2021 for Ossoff/Perdue and Warnock/Loeffler.
Here is the information we have so far:
- Voters can request an absentee ballot starting November 18.
- The deadline to register to vote for the runoff is December 7.
- Early voting for the runoff will begin on December 14.
- The runoff election will be held on January 5, 2021
Keep watching your emails for ways you can help. Information should be coming soon.
Everyone is invited to participate in the Evans Christmas Parade on December 6 at 3:30 PM. Columbia County Dems will have a float and we hope that everyone who has worked on this election will participate. You've worked hard and we would LOVE it if everyone came.
Please contact columbiacntydems@aol.com so we can have an accurate count of participants. More information about our plans will be coming in the next few days.
Message From The Chair
Good Morning, Georgia Democrats!
You are waking up this morning as residents of a newly flipped blue state! Take a moment to savor that feeling.
This morning, I am so grateful - grateful to the people of Georgia for turning out, grateful to all that worked so diligently this election season, grateful to those who came before us who laid the foundation. We are stronger together! We are stronger united in purpose! May we use this energy and motivation to work the upcoming runoffs. May we remain committed to a just cause, to do the most good together. I am so proud to work with such an amazing team.
The race for Georgia will likely end with the separation of only a few thousand votes. Take a moment to look at the additional votes we carved out here in Columbia County. We outperformed the Republicans by approximately 4000 votes. We moved the Democratic percentage from 30% to over 36%. Columbia County made a difference. Own it! And, take a moment to celebrate. Then, let’s get back to work! The Senate needs us.
With Resolve,
Liz
Good Morning, Georgia Democrats!
You are waking up this morning as residents of a newly flipped blue state! Take a moment to savor that feeling.
This morning, I am so grateful - grateful to the people of Georgia for turning out, grateful to all that worked so diligently this election season, grateful to those who came before us who laid the foundation. We are stronger together! We are stronger united in purpose! May we use this energy and motivation to work the upcoming runoffs. May we remain committed to a just cause, to do the most good together. I am so proud to work with such an amazing team.
The race for Georgia will likely end with the separation of only a few thousand votes. Take a moment to look at the additional votes we carved out here in Columbia County. We outperformed the Republicans by approximately 4000 votes. We moved the Democratic percentage from 30% to over 36%. Columbia County made a difference. Own it! And, take a moment to celebrate. Then, let’s get back to work! The Senate needs us.
With Resolve,
Liz
FROM THE BOE:
Columbia County Final Results for key races:
President:
Joe Biden 29,175 36.26%
Donald Trump 49,952 62.08%
US Senate 1:
David Perdue 50,158 62.86%
Jon Ossoff 27,709 34.73%
US Senate 2:
Kelly Loeffler 28,569 36.03%
Doug Collins 18,279 23.05%
Rafael Warnock 16,218 20.45%
US House District 10:
Jody Hice 8,328 73.32%
Tabitha Johnson-Green 3,030 26.68%
US House District 12:
Rick Allen 43,944 61.82%
Liz Johnson 23,923 38.18%
GA State House District 122:
Jodi Lott 26,056 69.92%
Doris Crutchfield 11,209 30.08%
District Attorney Augusta Circuit:
Natalie Paine 52,407 66.20%
Jared Williams 26,754 33.80%
St. Senate district 23:
Max Burns 9961 61.82%
Ceretta Smith. 6153. 38.18%
Both Constitutional Amendments and Statewide Referendum A all passed by large margins
The election went very smoothly in our county. Even with the largest vote total ever we finished the count at 1:20 am. The Board will meet Friday at 5:30 pm to conduct one item of business which
will be Certification of final vote totals for Columbia County, which will then be sent by courier to the Secretary of State. The final turnout was 80,248 ballots or 75.29% of active registered voters.
The BOE staff and election day workers and volunteers did a great job. We were able to solve most problems or issues for voters on election day (such as registration and residency) so that as many people
as possible who could legally vote did so. We did not encounter any issues with machine malfunctions or breakdowns and the lines were not long at the polls all day due the the huge early vote.
Columbia County Final Results for key races:
President:
Joe Biden 29,175 36.26%
Donald Trump 49,952 62.08%
US Senate 1:
David Perdue 50,158 62.86%
Jon Ossoff 27,709 34.73%
US Senate 2:
Kelly Loeffler 28,569 36.03%
Doug Collins 18,279 23.05%
Rafael Warnock 16,218 20.45%
US House District 10:
Jody Hice 8,328 73.32%
Tabitha Johnson-Green 3,030 26.68%
US House District 12:
Rick Allen 43,944 61.82%
Liz Johnson 23,923 38.18%
GA State House District 122:
Jodi Lott 26,056 69.92%
Doris Crutchfield 11,209 30.08%
District Attorney Augusta Circuit:
Natalie Paine 52,407 66.20%
Jared Williams 26,754 33.80%
St. Senate district 23:
Max Burns 9961 61.82%
Ceretta Smith. 6153. 38.18%
Both Constitutional Amendments and Statewide Referendum A all passed by large margins
The election went very smoothly in our county. Even with the largest vote total ever we finished the count at 1:20 am. The Board will meet Friday at 5:30 pm to conduct one item of business which
will be Certification of final vote totals for Columbia County, which will then be sent by courier to the Secretary of State. The final turnout was 80,248 ballots or 75.29% of active registered voters.
The BOE staff and election day workers and volunteers did a great job. We were able to solve most problems or issues for voters on election day (such as registration and residency) so that as many people
as possible who could legally vote did so. We did not encounter any issues with machine malfunctions or breakdowns and the lines were not long at the polls all day due the the huge early vote.
Voting irregularities?
Voter Protection Hotline: 888-730-5816
Voter Protection Hotline: 888-730-5816
Are you a concerned parent or citizen regarding kids going back to school during a fresh outbreak of COVID ? Drop a line to the Board of Education and let them know how you feel!
Message From The Chair
Martin Luther King Jr. said, “There comes a time when silence is betrayal.”
The Columbia County Democratic Committee stands in affirmation of this statement and pledges to never be silent in the face of injustice. Therefore, we declare our unequivocal support for the people across this country peacefully exercising their 1st Amendment rights and standing in opposition to the wave of violent acts perpetrated against people of color.
Moreover, we declare that the silent majority must be silent no longer. Each one of us must use our voices backed by our efforts to loudly affirm that the intent of our Constitution is to secure “liberty and justice for all”. We must speak up in our inner circles, in our places of work, in our places of worship, in addressing our local leadership. We must hold officials in Columbia County responsible when it comes to the culture and systemic racism in our community.
With that in mind, we pledge to seek liberty and justice in our conversations, in our actions, and with our votes. We must not stay silent in our day to day lives, and we must not sit out on Election Day.
Join us as we work for justice - so that, eventually, there can be peace.
Elizabeth Hahn, BA, MA, EdS
Chair, Columbia County Democratic Committee
Martin Luther King Jr. said, “There comes a time when silence is betrayal.”
The Columbia County Democratic Committee stands in affirmation of this statement and pledges to never be silent in the face of injustice. Therefore, we declare our unequivocal support for the people across this country peacefully exercising their 1st Amendment rights and standing in opposition to the wave of violent acts perpetrated against people of color.
Moreover, we declare that the silent majority must be silent no longer. Each one of us must use our voices backed by our efforts to loudly affirm that the intent of our Constitution is to secure “liberty and justice for all”. We must speak up in our inner circles, in our places of work, in our places of worship, in addressing our local leadership. We must hold officials in Columbia County responsible when it comes to the culture and systemic racism in our community.
With that in mind, we pledge to seek liberty and justice in our conversations, in our actions, and with our votes. We must not stay silent in our day to day lives, and we must not sit out on Election Day.
Join us as we work for justice - so that, eventually, there can be peace.
Elizabeth Hahn, BA, MA, EdS
Chair, Columbia County Democratic Committee
The Georgia Secretary of State just launched BallotTrax, a new system of tracking absentee ballots.
https://sos.ga.gov/index.php/elections/secretary_of_state_brad_raffensperger_launches_quick_and_convenient_absentee_ballot_tracking_system
Sign up for text and email notification at https://columbiaga.ballottrax.net
https://sos.ga.gov/index.php/elections/secretary_of_state_brad_raffensperger_launches_quick_and_convenient_absentee_ballot_tracking_system
Sign up for text and email notification at https://columbiaga.ballottrax.net
SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS !!!
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ANNA BURNETT
Anna is a graduate of Harlem High School with a GPA of 4.0.
She will be attending the University of Georgia. Anna served on the Student Council, loves math and writing. LEILAH HARSHBARGER 
Leilah is a graduate of Harlem High School with a GPA of 3.9.
She will be attending Augusta University. Leilah is interested in working with special needs children, finance, and commercial banking. |
ANIYA BUSSEY
Aniya is a graduate of Evans High School with a GPA of 3.9.
She will be attending Georgia Tech. Aniya was in five honor societies, has been involved in community service and is majoring in Computer Science. KYLER WORTHINGTON
Kyler is a graduate of Lakeside High School with a GPA of 4.0.
He will be attending Yale University. Kyler was in the International Baccalaureate Program, was the Student Body President, and played football. |
STEP UP AND SUPPORT OUR SCHOLARSHIPS!
The Columbia County Democratic Party’s scholarship Committee has been awarding scholarships to seniors in Columbia County since 2010. We have awarded 37 deserving seniors each a $500 scholarship, totaling $18,500. This year, we presented four $500 awards to four deserving high school seniors. We fund the scholarship program almost entirely through donations. We are now able to accept your donations through Paypal.
Thank you to all of you who have contributed throughout the years, and we hope your generosity will continue. This is a worthy cause, and something that all Democrats in Columbia County should embrace.
This is one the more prominent reach-outs to the community from our party. Press the button below to donate.
The Columbia County Democratic Party’s scholarship Committee has been awarding scholarships to seniors in Columbia County since 2010. We have awarded 37 deserving seniors each a $500 scholarship, totaling $18,500. This year, we presented four $500 awards to four deserving high school seniors. We fund the scholarship program almost entirely through donations. We are now able to accept your donations through Paypal.
Thank you to all of you who have contributed throughout the years, and we hope your generosity will continue. This is a worthy cause, and something that all Democrats in Columbia County should embrace.
This is one the more prominent reach-outs to the community from our party. Press the button below to donate.
NOT GETTING PARTY EMAILS?
If you've asked to be put on our email list but haven't been receiving announcements from the Columbia County Democratic Party, please contact columbiacntydems@aol.com. We want to be sure that everyone who wants to be included is on the list. Thank you.
If you've asked to be put on our email list but haven't been receiving announcements from the Columbia County Democratic Party, please contact columbiacntydems@aol.com. We want to be sure that everyone who wants to be included is on the list. Thank you.
One of the most important things you can do to protect our elections is to serve as a poll worker. Poll workers serve an integral role in ensuring that all eligible voters are able to cast a ballot. Georgia will need thousands of new poll workers in 2020 as the state rolls out a whole new voting system in 159 counties. DPG has compiled a resource on how you can sign up as a poll worker - take a look and consider signing up!
Learn how to be a poll worker in your county
Learn how to be a poll worker in your county
VOTER SUPPRESSION ALERT
One of the way Republicans like to cheat in elections is by using a process called "caging". There's several ways it can be done. Recently, it became legal in Georgia to challenge a registration if you are not an "active" voter (someone who has chosen not to vote in previous elections). In other words, you "use it or lose it" here. So make sure you, your family and friends know to check their registration before they remove you. They're also sending postcards to houses and if the card they send isn't returned in a timely manner, they can then challenge that registration as well. Another way used in the past to cage is to challenge registrations of people whose names are similar. All these methods to suppress are mostly targeted at the impoverished economic class and minorities who are unlikely to vote Republican.
Be ready. They are trying to invalidate over 300,000 Georgian registrations. Check your status now.
One of the way Republicans like to cheat in elections is by using a process called "caging". There's several ways it can be done. Recently, it became legal in Georgia to challenge a registration if you are not an "active" voter (someone who has chosen not to vote in previous elections). In other words, you "use it or lose it" here. So make sure you, your family and friends know to check their registration before they remove you. They're also sending postcards to houses and if the card they send isn't returned in a timely manner, they can then challenge that registration as well. Another way used in the past to cage is to challenge registrations of people whose names are similar. All these methods to suppress are mostly targeted at the impoverished economic class and minorities who are unlikely to vote Republican.
Be ready. They are trying to invalidate over 300,000 Georgian registrations. Check your status now.
NOTES ON BEING A COMMITTEE MEMBER
Attendance
Following election to the County Committee, members are expected to be at every regularly scheduled monthly meeting, unless extenuating circumstances prevent attendance.
In the event a member cannot attend a meeting, he or she shall notify the Secretary or the Chair as soon as practical, unless extenuating circumstances prevent that communication.
Notification may occur by text, phone call, or email
Every County Committee member is expected to attend the meetings of any sub-committee to which he or she is assigned (or for which he or she has volunteered). Communication with the sub-committee chair shall occur in the same manner as that of regular monthly meetings.
If a County Committee member misses a 3rd consecutive monthly meeting without prior notification, his or her seat shall immediately be deemed vacant by the Chair and seconded by the Secretary. In the event this occurs, a notice shall be sent to the entire County Committee as soon as practical stating both the declaration and the reason.
Therefore,
Anyone who has missed 3 consecutive monthly meetings without notification to the Secretary or Chair, starting with the May meeting, and continuing through June and August (July there was no meeting), may be removed from the Committee. If you have missed the May and June meetings, and wish to remain on the Committee, you must either attend the August meeting or notify the Secretary or Chair that you are unable to attend in order to be excused. Anyone who wishes to resign from the District Committee or the Executive Committee should do so prior to the September meeting, in order to avoid having to hold another special election in the near future.
The reason for this policy is that we have many people who would like to be on the District Committee, but have not been able to serve as all the seats were filled. This opens up seats for those who are interested in participating especially now with the Presidential election coming up in 2020.
Attendance
Following election to the County Committee, members are expected to be at every regularly scheduled monthly meeting, unless extenuating circumstances prevent attendance.
In the event a member cannot attend a meeting, he or she shall notify the Secretary or the Chair as soon as practical, unless extenuating circumstances prevent that communication.
Notification may occur by text, phone call, or email
Every County Committee member is expected to attend the meetings of any sub-committee to which he or she is assigned (or for which he or she has volunteered). Communication with the sub-committee chair shall occur in the same manner as that of regular monthly meetings.
If a County Committee member misses a 3rd consecutive monthly meeting without prior notification, his or her seat shall immediately be deemed vacant by the Chair and seconded by the Secretary. In the event this occurs, a notice shall be sent to the entire County Committee as soon as practical stating both the declaration and the reason.
Therefore,
Anyone who has missed 3 consecutive monthly meetings without notification to the Secretary or Chair, starting with the May meeting, and continuing through June and August (July there was no meeting), may be removed from the Committee. If you have missed the May and June meetings, and wish to remain on the Committee, you must either attend the August meeting or notify the Secretary or Chair that you are unable to attend in order to be excused. Anyone who wishes to resign from the District Committee or the Executive Committee should do so prior to the September meeting, in order to avoid having to hold another special election in the near future.
The reason for this policy is that we have many people who would like to be on the District Committee, but have not been able to serve as all the seats were filled. This opens up seats for those who are interested in participating especially now with the Presidential election coming up in 2020.
Revised County bylaws now available to view here.