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In memory of Jimmy Carter, A man before his time. A person who lived his life helping others. He will be missed.
GEORGIA DEMOCRATS...
WE FIGHT FOR:
OUR EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
Frank McKinney, Chair
Fred Elias, Vice Chair
Michelle Maloney, Past Chair
Doreen Sasso, Secretary
Lynda Armona, Treasurer
Nelson Thomas, Representative to the State Committee
UNION CNTY NEWS:
For UpToDate information on Union County, go to:
LOCAL GOVERNMENT MEETINGS
The County Commissioner and the City Council hold regular meetings as follows:
County:
Third Thursday 6:00 p.m.
Blairsville:
First Tuesday 6:00 p.m.
Did you know Union County Georgia Government has a Facebook page ?
Have questions or want information? Message them on their Facebook page OR go to their website:
www.unioncountyga.gov
DID YOU KNOW………There has been a lot of legislation introduced over the last few years to restrict voters access to casting ballots by mail and other restrictions. The Voting Rights Lab tracks these bills for us. It's a great tool for keeping up to date with legislation related to voting. Please consider signing up for emails from them.
On Monday, March 4. they were tracking 1,615 bills so far this session across 43 states and D.C., with 286 bills that restrict voter access or election administration and 816 bills that improve voter access or election administration. The rest are neutral, mixed, or unclear in their impact.
Arizona: H.B. 2547, 2852, 2404, 2876, 2765
NY introduced an amendment to allow voter registration up to and on election day.
VA: H.B. 1330, 989, 943 and S.B. 605
MI: H.B. 4594, 4534
MS: H.B 1609, S.b 2579
WY: H.B 5623
WY: S.B 97
FL: S.B 7050
There is much more. Please check out The Voting Rights Lab and use one of the many sites to find the text of these bills. While none of the legislation is from GA, we know what one state does, usually the not good thing, others will file copycat legislation.
https://tracker.votingrightslab.org/
EVENT NEWS
JANUARY MEETING WILL BE THE 2ND MONDAY, JANUARY 13, INSTEAD OF 3RD MONDAY.
FEBRUARY MEETING WILL BE BACK TO 3RD MONDAY.
NEWSLETTERS & LINKS
Heather Cox Richardson is a political historian who uses facts and history to put the news in context . Use this link to read her newsletters:
https://heathercoxrichardson.substack.com/
Also check out Robert Reich for current information
https://robertreich.substack.com/
Leading the fight to protect voting rights.
POWER THE VOTE
This is an organization that wants to fund voter protection teams year round in GA in order to proactively change the political landscape in our favor.
Please consider donating (link posted below) to this organization to get out Blue votes.
Progressive activists like the New Georgia Project Action Fund called the voter roll cleanup a "purge" and "voter suppression."
"Voting is a right," said Kendra Cotton, the group's CEO. "If someone chooses not to use it, that doesn’t mean they lose it."
Check your status. Don't take anything for granted.
Check with Union County Board of Registrar's office to check your voting status or go to
For more voting information go to: https://www.vote.org/
PROBLEMS WITH VOTING??
CALL VOTER HOTLINE
866-687-8683
GA is going to purge 192,000 before the 2024 election:
Per Georgia law, people who don't vote in two consecutive general elections and don't update their registration status are assigned "inactive" status.
JUST INFORMATION:
State Contacts:
Jon Burns, Speaker of the House
PH: 404-66-5020
Fax: 404-656-5644
District 9 Congressman:
Rep. Andrew Clyde
Ph: 202-225-9893
Website: Clyde.house.gov
To follow GA State Bills
You must register for the free option.
Our State Representatives for District 09 is
State Senator
Nikki Merritt
(D) - Georgia
Georgia Senate District 09
Phone: 404-463-1310
Will Wade
(R) - Georgia
Georgia House District 009
Phone: 404-651-7737
IMPORTANT LOCAL GOVERNMENT OFFICES:
City of Blairsville City Hall
706-745-2000
City of Blairsville Police
706-835-1692
Union Cnty Sheriff
706-439-6066
Union Cnty Government
706-439-6000
Union Cnty Building Dept
706-439-6069
Union Cnty Tax Collector
706-439-6018
UTILITIES
City of Blairsville Water
706-745-2000
Blue Ridge Mountain EMC (Electric)
800-292-6456
AND REMEMBER
Democrats are growing in Union County, GA Let's become as powerful as we can in 2025 preparing hard for 2026 elections.
Get involved...We can do this...
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DEMOCRATIC PARTY OF GEORGIA PLATFORM GUIDING PRINCIPLES
GEORGIA DEMOCRATS BELIEVE :
1. The American Dream of opportunity for all should guide government policies at all levels.
2. The good decisions by our government promote economic security for all Georgians.
3. The creation of good jobs for all Georgians is our top priority.
4. All students should have access to a high-quality public education.
5. The access to quality, affordable healthcare is a basic, human right.
6. It is our responsibility to leave our children and grandchildren an earth that is safe and livable for future generations.
7. All our citizens have the right to safety and security. 8. A fundamental role of government is to provide for the national security.
9. Every citizen has a right to equal and impartial justice under the law.
10. It is a privilege to serve in elected office, and all who serve should be held to the highest ethical standards.
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Think about this:
Who you elect affects
Your life – Your choices – Your Values
DEMOCRATS
Women’s Reproductive Freedom
Environmental stewardship
Responsible Gun Ownership
Deficit Reduction
Medicaid Expansion
Protecting Voters’ rights
Diversity and Inclusion
Freedoms to read any book
REPUBLICANS
Controlling your personal choices
Fewer regulations that keep us safe
Tax Relief for Wealthy & Business
Exclusivity
Limiting access to healthcare
Control voter rights/ballot access
Advocate censorship
