October 9, 2022 / Newsletter 297 | |
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VOTING STARTS IN 1 WEEK
WE NEED TO GET OUT THE VOTE FOR DEMOCRATS IN HALL COUNTY!
Sign up to canvass for Abrams/Warnock and our local Democratic candidates
Democrats across Georgia are hitting the pavement to knock on doors and hand out literature. Meeting voters face-to-face is still the most effective way to get people to the polls.
If we want Georgia to turn blue, we have to work to make sure Georgians vote blue.
The best way to canvass is with a friend, or a group of friends, so sign up together!
We will provide all the information you need to be a part of this statewide effort. Just wear comfortable shoes, and bring water and a fully-charged cell phone.
You are the key to making sure we put Stacey in the governor's mansion, return Reverend Warnock to the Senate, and elect our local candidates to state and county office.
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Knocktober in Hall County! · Georgia Votes | The best way to make sure that Democratic voters head to the polls on November 8th is to knock on doors. With the U.S. Senate at stake, don't sit on the sidelines! We have thousands of voters we need to talk to, and we need YOUR help getting out the vote. | | | |
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Knocktober in Gainesville! · Georgia Votes | The best way to make sure that Democratic voters head to the polls on November 8th is to knock on doors. With the U.S. Senate, at stake -- don't sit on the sidelines! We have thousands of voters we need to talk to, and we need YOUR help getting out the vote. | | | | |
 
 
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TODAY! October 9
Atlanta Pride Parade
For the very first time, there will be two US Senators from Georgia in the parade. Walk with Raphael Warnock and Jon Ossoff or watch the parade.
When: October 9, 10 am - 2 pm (Parade step off is at noon)
Where: Atlanta Civic Center MARTA Station
435 W Peachtree St NW
Atlanta, GA 30308
Map
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March in the Atlanta Pride Parade with GA Votes! · Georgia Votes | Join Georgia Democrats Sunday, October 9th for the Atlanta Pride Parade. That Atlanta Pride Parade is the biggest event of the Atlanta Pride festival. We will be stepping off at noon on Sunday from the Atlanta Civic Center Marta **Please arrive by 9:30AM and later than 10:45AM to participate!** **How to Prepare:** Wear comfy shoes. | | |
October 24
Road to a Pro-Choice Majority Fundraiser
Click on the image to RSVP or donate via ActBlue
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October 29
Blue Wave Rally
When: Saturday, Oct. 29, 11 am - 2 pm
Where: Henderson Falls Park
Henderson Falls Rd, Toccoa, GA 30577
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Check your voter registration TODAY!
Be sure you are registered to vote. Register by Oct. 11, and check your registration to ensure it is active. My Voter Page
Don’t assume that your registration is active. Read Major Turner’s story below to find out how the new voting law can steal your opportunity to vote. If you have been purged, get in touch with the elections office tomorrow to sort it out. Tuesday is the last day to register to vote in the November election..
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Georgia voter challenged by vigilante tells his story | Oct 6, 2022: Atlanta, GA] Retired Major Gamaliel Turner currently works as America's expert on warfare of the future. He's also a Georgia voter who almost lost his vote. But he fought to get it back - and you should too. | | | |
Become a Poll Observer!
EARLY VOTING STARTS IN 1 WEEK! We need poll observers to help ensure elections run smoothly. Email Frank Lock today!
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Watch the Debate between Senator Warnock and Herschel Walker
October 14, 7 PM
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How to watch the Warnock, Walker debate from practically anywhere | SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) - On Friday, Oct. 14, voters will have the chance to watch U.S. Sen. Raphael Warnock (D) and challenger Herschel Walker (R) debate live at 7 p.m. Due to limited seating, the event, which will take place at the J.W. Marriott Savannah in Savannah's Plant Riverside District, will not be open to [...] | | | |
Write Postcards to Young Women Voters
If you want to help get out the vote, but aren't able to knock on doors, here's a way you can help from the comfort of home!
We are sending out handwritten postcards to women in Hall County between the ages of 18 and 30 who are independent voters, infrequent voters, or new to the area. These young women are in the key demographic most harmed by the overturning of Roe v Wade.
Please help us reach out to a critical group of voters for the November elections. As these postcards are expensive, we are asking volunteers to purchase pre-stamped postcards from the USPS.
To sign up click below:
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WE HAVE YARD SIGNS FOR STACEY ABRAMS AND DEVIN PANDY! |
Research Ballot Initiatives
The November 8 ballot includes the following initiatives for a Yes or No vote. Click on each one to go to the full explanation on Balletopedia.
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Letters to the Editor
You may recall last week that I was so frustrated, I stopped in the middle of composing the newsletter to submit a letter to the editor myself. You can read it below.
This week, the Times has finally included some coverage of our local Democratic candidates (see links under State & Local News). However, with only 1 week before early voting, they have yet to cover Isabel Martinez Flynn's race for School Board, Jody Cooley's run for Georgia Senate, or Mike Ford's campaign for GA 9th District Congress. Last April, they held a debate between GOP primary candidates for GA-09. If The Times doesn't cover these local races, who will? Perhaps you can write their editor to ask for more timely and balanced coverage.
If you would like to let people know how Democrats are making everyday Georgians' lives better, here is the link to submit: https://www.gainesvilletimes.com/about-us-main/contact-letter/
If you are willing to sign your name to a letter to the editor that we have composed, please email us at HallCountyDemocrat@gmail.com.
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Opinion: Democrats provided funds for Georgia broadband expansion | In a letter to the editor on Sept. 27, Ken Wright of Murrayville claimed that Brian Kemp was behind the initiative to expand rural broadband in our state. In fact, the money allotted to Kemp's initiative was provided by the federal government. The funds come from COVID 19 relief packages and from the Federal Communications Commission. | | | |
Candidate News
Volunteer, attend an event, host an event, contribute
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Wine Down and Write Postcards with Kim Floria for GA HD30 · Mobilize | Join Kim on Wednesdays from 6-7:30 to write postcards to voters in South Hall and NE Gwinnett. We'll supply the postcards, addresses, and a short script. | | |
Our Candidates on the Campaign Trail
Mike Ford, Kim Floria and Jody Cooley are meeting the public at every opportunity.
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Jody Cooley, GA State Senate, District 49
We’ve seen many Cooley yard signs and bumper stickers around town. Get yours and help get the word out!
Volunteer for Jody Cooley's Post Cards to Teachers campaign. Email Campaign22info@gmail.com
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Donate to our Democratic Candidates
Using the secure website ActBlue, you can donate to these Hall County Democrats running for office. Use the links below:
Isabel-Martinez Flynn, Hall County School Board Post 2
Pat Calmes, Hall County School Board At Large
Get the word out and support these Democratic candidates.
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Watch for Candidates on Tap II Event in October!
Our Hall County canidates are working on setting up another Candidate on Tap at Beer Me in Flowery Branch.
The event in September was fun and an excellent opportunity for voters to meet the candidates.
We'll have date and time soon, so watch for this details in the Calendar section.
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Voting and Elections News | |
Upcoming 2022 Mid-term Election Dates

Now-October 28 - You can submit your application for absentee ballot. Due to possible delays with mail, we urge you to act soon if you plan to vote absentee.
October 11 - Voter Registration Deadline for 11/8 midterm elections
October 17 through November 4 - Early in-person voting (details below)
NOVEMBER 8 - 2022 MIDTERM GENERAL ELECTIONS
DECEMBER 6 - 2022 MIDTERM ELECTION RUNOFF (if needed)
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Early Voting for November 8, 2022, General Election
Dates & Locations
Early voting will begin on Monday, October 17, 2022 and end on Friday, November 4, 2022. Hall County voters can go to any one of the listed below seven locations regardless of where in the county they reside or are registered to vote.
Early voting days & times:
Monday, October 17 - Friday, October 21 9AM to 6PM - ALL LOCATIONS
Saturday, October 22 9AM to 5PM - ALL LOCATIONS
Monday, October 24 - Friday, October 28 9AM to 6PM - ALL LOCATIONS
Saturday, October 29 9AM to 5PM - ALL LOCATIONS
Monday, October 31 - Friday, November 4 7AM to 7PM - ALL LOCATIONS
Early voting locations:
North Hall Community Center 4175 Nopone Road, Gainesville
East Hall Community Center 3911 P Davidson Road, Gainesville
Mulberry Creek Community Center 4491 JM Turk Road, Flowery Branch
Chicopee Woods Ag Center 1855 Calvary Church Road, Gainesville
Spout Springs Library 6488 Spout Springs Road, Flowery Branch
Murrayville Library 4796 Thompson Bridge Road, Gainesville
Gainesville Civic Center 830 Green Street NE, Gainesville
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Change in Voting Locations for Nov. 8 Election
(does not apply to early voting)
ATTENTION VOTERS OF
OAKWOOD 2
(West Hall Baptist Church)
BEGINNING WITH THE NOVEMBER 8, 2022 ELECTION
YOUR NEW VOTING LOCATION IS:
FLAT CREEK BAPTIST CHURCH
5504 FLAT CREEK ROAD – GAINESVILLE
ATTENTION VOTERS OF
ROBERTS
(MOUNT SALEM BAPTIST CHURCH)
BEGINNING WITH THE NOVEMBER 8, 2022 ELECTION
YOUR NEW VOTING LOCATION IS:
LANIER POINT CHURCH
6302 LANIER ISLANDS PARKWAY - BUFORD
FOR MORE INFORMATION: PLEASE CONTACT (770) 531-6945
(source: Hall County website)
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Rescheduled January 6th Committee Hearing & More News on Fulton County DA Investigation
The next (and perhaps last) televised hearing by the House Special Committee investigation the insurrection of January 6, 2021, is scheduled for Thursday, October 13, at 1:00 pm. Although specifics of this hearing haven't been shared with the press, Chair Bennie Thompson did tell reporters that there will be new information not previously shared with the public.You can watch on CSPAN, stream from the Committee's website: https://january6th.house.gov, Other news channels may also carry the hearings live.
On Friday, news broke that Fani Willis--the Fulton County DA investigating the attempts at election interference here in Georgia by Trump and his surrogates--filed paperwork in preparation to compel Mike Flynn and Newt Gingrich, among others, totestify before the special grand jury. News reports earlier in the week suggested the grand jury may issue a final report, including recommendation for indic as early as December.tments,
In efforts to make sure 2022 elections go smoothly in Georgia, multiple voting rights groups have been working to educate voters, recruit and train poll workers, and and motivate voters who may be deterred by the many obstacles SB202 has erected to easy voting.
Chris Krebs, former director of federal cybersecurity, told Face the Nation about concerns around elections secuirty for the midterm elections.
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Jan. 6 committee announces next hearing will be on October 13 | The January 6 committee has announced its next public hearing on their investigation into the Capitol riot will be on Thursday, October 13 in the afternoon. | | |
Chris Krebs on "Face the Nation," Oct. 2, 2022 | CBS News Interview with CBS News cybersecurity expert and analyst Chris Krebs that aired on Sunday, Oct. 2, 2022. MARGARET BRENNAN: Welcome back to FACE THE NATION. We're joined now by the former Director of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, Chris Krebs. | | |
The Big Lie: A Conversation with Jonathan Lemire | Donald Trump's big lie about the 2020 election has not died. The lie and its impact on America's political culture is core to Jonathan Lemire's new book "The Big Lie: Election Chaos, Political Opportunism, and the State of American Politics After 2020". What is the power of the big lie? | | | |
The 'all-out' effort to overcome Georgia's new restrictive voting bill | In 2021, the Election Integrity Act sent shockwaves across Georgia as citizens learned of new restrictions, such as curbing the way churches could provide pizza and water to voters. However, there are much broader effects of the bill being felt across the state as communities across Georgia prepare for midterm elections, the first major election since the signing of the controversial bill. | | |
Fulton County prosecutor investigating Trump aims for indictments as soon as December | CNN Politics | The Georgia prosecutor leading an investigation into efforts by Donald Trump and his allies to overturn the 2020 election is aiming to quickly wrap up the grand jury's work after the midterm elections and could begin issuing indictments as early as December, sources familiar with the situation tell CNN. | | |
Flynn, Gingrich testimony sought in Georgia election probe - WABE | The Georgia prosecutor investigating whether then-President Donald Trump and others illegally tried to interfere in the 2020 election filed paperwork Friday seeking to compel testimony from a new batch of Trump allies, including former U.S. House Speaker Newt Gingrich and former national security adviser Michael Flynn. | | | |
State & Local News (Some links may require a subscription)
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Who's running for Hall school board post 1? Get to know these 2 candidates | Who's running for Hall school board post 1? Get to know these 2 candidates The Times is presenting candidates' positions on local issues in print editions ahead of Election Day on Nov. 8. Early voting begins Oct. 17. For more coverage, visit gainesvilletimes.com/election2022. | | | |
Who's running for at large Hall school board seat? Get to know these 2 candidates | Who's running for at large Hall school board seat? Get to know these 2 candidates The Times is presenting candidates' positions on local issues in print editions ahead of Election Day on Nov. 8. Early voting begins Oct. 17. For more coverage, visit gainesvilletimes.com/election2022. | | | |
Who's running for state House seat District 30? Get to know these two candidates | Candidates on abortion legislation Georgia's HB 481, or the "Heartbeat Bill," which bans abortions once a fetal heartbeat can be detected, took effect July 22 in the wake of the U.S. Supreme Court overturning Roe v. Wade, the 1973 decision that had provided a constitutional right to abortion. | | | |
Who's running for state House seat District 29? Get to know these two candidates | Who's running for state House seat District 29? Get to know these two candidates The Times is presenting candidates' positions on local issues in print editions ahead of the Nov. 8 election. Early voting begins Oct. 17. For more coverage, visit gainesvilletimes.com/election2022. What to know about this race: Incumbent State House Rep. | | | |
Opinion | A Georgia Republican's takedown of Trump and Herschel Walker nails it | The crisis that has engulfed Herschel Walker's Senate candidacy in Georgia raises a question: After this is all over, what sort of space will be left in the GOP for people like Geoff Duncan? Duncan, the lieutenant governor of Georgia, has been all over the national media offering withering criticism of Walker. | | | |
Republicans called Biden's infrastructure program 'socialism.' Then they asked for money. | CNN Politics | Last November, GOP Rep. Tom Emmer of Minnesota released a statement slamming the passage of the freshly approved infrastructure law he referred to as "President Biden's multi-trillion dollar socialist wish list." | | | |
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