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#1. Which Georgia politicians did NOT speak at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago this week?
It’s U.S. Sen. Jon Ossoff.
U.S. Sen. Raphael Warnock of Georgia, former President Jimmy Carter’s grandson Jason Carter and former Georgia Lt. Gov. Geoff Duncan all spoke at the Democratic National Convention.
Despite being a Republican, Duncan has been vocal about not supporting former President Donald Trump.
#2. Why did the Environmental Protection Agency visit Atlanta earlier this month?
It’s to celebrate a $2 million allocation from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.
The Environmental Protection Agency visited Atlanta to commemorate the investment, which would clean up the Chattahoochee Brick Company site and turn it into a park with river access.
The City of Atlanta bought the land in 2022 with aid from the Conservation Fund.
#3. A highly anticipated new mini IKEA location is set to open in which metro Atlanta city?
It’s Alpharetta.
The Swedish furniture company is opening a new mini location in Alpharetta. The new “plan and order point” provides free consultations with design specialists. Customers cannot take home furniture or products the same day, but they can order them at the point and pick them up on a later date at the on-site pick-up location.
#4. Earlier this week, the Georgia State Election Board passed a new rule that _______________.
It’s that it allows local election boards to potentially refuse to certify votes.
The Georgia State Election Board passed a rule Monday that states if a local election board member notices a discrepancy between the number of voters and the number of ballots cast, vote counts will be halted pending an investigation.
If there is an error, then board members will determine a way to count votes “justly.”
#5. What kind of documentation do you need to provide to request an absentee ballot in Georgia?
It’s any of the above.
Georgia voters can now request absentee ballots. Voters should fill out the application form and provide their address, date of birth, county and a form of identification, such as driver’s license, last four digits of your social security number, or a photo of your utility bill, paycheck, government check, bank statement or other government document.
Voters must request absentee ballots at least 11 days before the election date.
