While it’s raining outside, the basement of St. Anthony’s Catholic Church in Atlanta’s West End is warm with Mardi Gras decorations and music.
People are getting lunch, having their feet washed and also registering to vote. The last day to register to vote in Georgia’s March primary is Monday, Feb. 24.
Michael Pennyman, a canvasser with the community advocacy group Georgia Stand-Up, has his small table set up in the back corner of the room, where he helps one visitor fill out the registration form.
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