Early Voting
The 2024 presidential election will take place in November, but early voting in Georgia can begin as early as October 15th. However, Georgia isn’t the only state to offer this convenient alternative to in-person voting. Rather, more than 40 states had laws permitting early voting by 2020. States allowed these new laws with the intent to “reduc[e] the pressures on election officials on Election Day would reduce the likelihood of long lines or polling place problems,” according to Paul Gronke, a professor of political science at Reed College. Gronke also founded the non-partisan Early Voting Information Center.
Paying Homage to the Former First Lady
Jimmy Carter has been in hospice for over a year in his Georgia home. The last time he was publicly seen was for his wife’s funeral. Rosalynn died at age 96 from Dementia related complications. Alongside former president Jimmy Carter were several other well-known names in politics, including the current president, Joe Biden, and his wife, First Lady Jill. The Clintons, Melania Trump, Michelle Obama, and Kamala Harris attended to pay their respects.
