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Black Lawmakers Call For Greater Diversity, Training Of Gwinnett Elections Staff

Tasnim Shamma • Oct 18, 2018

A DeKalb County parent is trying to figure out how the First Amendment applies to students in public schools after his son was suspended for protesting his school’s principal.

How Does The First Amendment Apply To Public Schools?

Martha Dalton • Oct 17, 2018

Gwinnett elections board chairman Stephen Day, a Democrat, said the county is following state law, not participating in some sort of "nefarious scheme."

Ga. Officials Sued Over Rejected Absentee Ballots In Gwinnett County

Associated Press • Oct 17, 2018

Brian Kemp and Stacey Abrams have sparred over voting for years, and things have flared up again.

Kemp, Abrams Have A History Of Conflict Over Voting

Emma Hurt • Oct 15, 2018

Democratic gubernatorial candidate Stacey Abrams told CNN on Sunday that her Republican opponent, Secretary of State Brian Kemp, is "eroding the public trust" because his office has held up 53,000 new voter registration applications. Kemp counters that he's following Georgia laws that require due diligence in registering voters.

In Georgia, Claims Of Vote Suppression, Publicity Stunts

Associated Press • Oct 15, 2018

Early voting is now underway in Georgia. Voting is available each weekday and at least one Saturday.

Georgia Early Voting Underway With Contentious Governor’s Race

Associated Press • Oct 15, 2018

Over the weekend, Georgia gubernatorial candidate Stacey Abrams, shown earlier this year, took part in the Atlanta Pride Parade, one of the largest LGBT parades in the Southeast.

Abrams Makes Historic Appearance At Atlanta LGBT Parade

Associated Press • Oct 15, 2018

Civil Rights Groups File Lawsuit On Pending Voter Registrations

Tasnim Shamma • Oct 12, 2018

More than 50,000 voter registration applications are pending with the Georgia Secretary of State's office due to an "exact match" policy.

53,000 Applications Are On Hold, But Can The Applicants Still Vote?

Emma Hurt • Oct 11, 2018

Sen. Elizabeth Warren and Donald Trump Jr. made appearances for Georgia gubernatorial candidates Tuesday.

National Heavyweights Drop In On Georgia Governor’s Race

Associated Press • Oct 9, 2018