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Candidate Forum for Fulton County Candidates
LWVAF Is pleased to be one of the cosponsors for this conversation with all qualified candidates for Fulton County Sheriff and for Fulton County Board of Commissioners District 6.
3:30 pm Candidate Meet and Greet
4:30 pm Sheriff Forum Begins
5:30 pm Commission District 6 Forum Begins
Moderator: Donell Suggs Editor, The Atlanta Voice
No RSVP is required.
First Day of Advanced Voting for the General Primary/Nonpartisan Election
Advanced voting for the General Primary/Nonpartisan Election on May 21, 2024, will run from April 29 through May 17, 2024.
Candidate Forum for Fulton County Candidates
LWVAF Is pleased to be one of the cosponsors for this conversation with all qualified candidates for Fulton County District Attorney and for Fulton County Board of Commissioners District 4.
5:30 pm Candidate Meet and Greet
6:30 pm District Attorney Forum Begins
7:30 pm Commission District 4 Forum Begins
Moderators:
Kiplyn Primus Host, WCLK-FM’s The Local Take with Kiplyn Primus
Ernie Suggs Journalist, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
No RSVP is required.
Last Day of Advanced Voting for General Primary Nonpartisan Election
The General Primary Nonpartisan Election will take place on May 21, 2024. Advanced voting for this election will run from April 29, 2024 through May 17, 2024.
LWVAF Annual Meeting
Save the date for our annual business meeting. We will elect officers, approve a budget, set program focus, and make any needed bylaws changes for the 2024-2025 program year.
General Primary Nonpartisan Election
The 2024 General Primary Nonpartisan Election takes place today.
First Day of Advanced Voting for General Primary/Nonpartisan Election Runoff
Advanced Voting for General Primary/Nonpartisan Election runoff election on June 18 will run from June 10-June 14, 2024.
Last Day of Advanced Voting for General Primary/Nonpartisan Election Runoff
Advanced Voting for General Primary/Nonpartisan Election runoff election on June 18, will run from June 10-June 14, 2024.
General Primary/Nonpartisan Election Runoff
The runoff election, if necessary for the June 10, 2024 General Primary/Nonpartisan Election will be held today.
First Day of Advanced Voting for General Election
Advanced voting for the November 5, 2024 general election will run from October 15 through November 1, 2024.
Last Day of Advanced Voting for the General Election
Advanced voting for the November 5, 2024 general election will run from October 15 through November 1, 2024.
First Day of Advanced Voting for General Election Runoff
If runoff election(s) are necessary after the General Election on November 5, advanced voting for the General Election Runoff will run from November 25 through November 27, 2024.
Last Day of Advanced Voting for General Election Runoff
If runoff election(s) are necessary after the General Election on November 5, advanced voting for the General Election Runoff will run from November 25 through November 27, 2024.
General Election Runoff
If runoff election(s) are necessary after the General Election on November 5, the runoff election will be held on December 3, 2024.
Last Day for Advanced Voting for the PPP Runoff Election
If the Presidential Preference Primary on March 12, 2024, necessitates a runoff on April 9, the advanced voting for that runoff election will run from April 1, 2024, to April 5, 2024.
First Day of Advanced Voting for PPP Runoff Election
If the Presidential Preference Primary on March 12, 2024, necessitates a runoff on April 9, the advanced voting for that runoff election will run from April 1, 2024, to April 5, 2024.
Last Day of Georgia Legislative Session
The annual Georgia Legislative Session ends today.
Women’s Empowerment Night at the Hawks Game
Support LWVAF at the Hawks game!
Join the League of Women Voters of Atlanta-Fulton County at State Farm Arena as we celebrate Women’s Empowerment Night presented by BMW. Come out and cheer on the Atlanta Hawks as they take on the Boston Celtics!
ATL Hawks vs. BOS Celtics | Mon, March 25th | 7:30pm
Each ticket includes $10 worth of food and beverage credit that can be used at our concession stands inside the arena. Tickets can be purchased at www.HawksPromos.com/LWV.
For groups of 10 or more or for tickets to a different game, please contact Natasha Larry at NATASHA.LARRY@HAWKS.COM.
*Ticket prices and availability are subject to change, and tickets are expected to sell out, so order your tickets today! Tickets are mobile only.
Truth on the Rocks
In honor of Women’s History Month, come join us on March 22nd as we partner with The National Center for Civil and Human Rights and The Carter Center for a night of history, drinks, and dancing, featuring self-guided women-focused tours through our exhibits and a celebration of the Carter Center’s Women’s Rights Initiative.
Come wander through our galleries, watch a live performance by Atlanta-based rock band Guitar Gabby and the TxLips, and dance along to music curated by DJ Sed. Throughout the night, local organizations dedicated to fighting for women (like LWVAF) will be honored, so be sure to stop by their tables to learn more about the work they’re doing. Enjoy our space as we honor the women activists who have resisted, celebrate those who continue to make a difference, and inspire young women of the future to lead change in their communities.
Tickets to Truth on the Rocks include a drink ticket for beer and wine.
Single Tickets:
$35 at the door
$30 in advance ($5 discount will be shown on final checkout screen.)
Groups of at least 10*:
$30 per ticket at the door
$25 per ticket in advance ($10 discount per ticket will be shown on final checkout screen.)
*Group tickets must be purchased together in one transaction.
Member Tickets*:
Advocate, Ambassador, and Young Professional level NCCHR members receive one complimentary ticket for each adult member listed on the membership. (Discount will be shown on final checkout screen.)
*Members must register or login here immediately prior to ordering tickets online to receive discount.
For more information about becoming a NCCHR member, visit this page.
Presidential Preference Primary
The Georgia Presidential Preference Primary will be held on Tuesday, March 12, 2024.
First Day of Advanced Voting for Presidential Primary
Advanced voting for the Presidential Preference Primary will run from February 19, 2024 through March 8,, 2024
LWVGA Legislative Day at the Capitol
Save the date for the League of Women Voters of Georgia’s annual Legislative Day at the Capitol. Legislative Day is a unique opportunity to build your League community, learn about the League's Legislative positions, and gain valuable experience talking with your representatives.
LWVAF 103rd Anniversary
The League of Women Voters of Atlanta-Fulton County was started on this day in 1920, soon after the 19th amendment was passed giving women the right to vote, in order to ensure that women were informed and educated voters.
Last Day to Register for Presidential Primary
The 2024 Georgia Presidential Preference Primary election will be held on March 12, 2034. You must be registered to vote by February 12 to vote in that election.
Voter Registration Event
The Azalea City (GA) Chapter, The Links Incorporation, Fulton County Department of Registration and Elections Voter Education and Outreach, and the League of Women Voters of Atlanta-Fulton County are hosting a Voter Registration/Education event on Saturday January 27, 2024 from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm.
Join us at the Covenant House (GA),1559 Johnson Rd, NW, Atlanta GA 30318, if you need to register to vote or change your voter information before the Presidential Primary on March 12.
Martin Luther King, Jr Day
Today we celebrate the accomplishments and dreams of Martin Luther King, Jr.
First Day of Georgia Legislative Session
The 2024 Geogia Legislative Session runs from January 8, 2024 through March 28, 2024.
Runoff Election
If a runoff election is required as a result of the November 7, 2023, general election, it will be held on December 5, 2023.
Annual Holiday Party 2023
Join us for our annual holiday party on December 3, 2023.
The League of Women Voters of Atlanta-Fulton County is pleased to invite you to our annual holiday party and fundraiser. It will be held in Ansley Park on December 3, 2023. This is a casual environment to meet the Board and members of The League along with other residents of the city.
Please RSVP by November 30.
Deadline for Absentee Ballot application for Runoff
You must submit your application for an absentee ballot for the December 5, 2023, runoff election by November 27.
Election Day
There will be municipal elections in several counties in Georgia this fall.
Deadline to submit an Absentee Ballot application
Friday, October 27, 2023, is the last day you may submit an absentee ballot application.
Advance Voting
CLICK for map of advance voting locations
Hours: Mon-Sat, 9am-6pm. Sun, 12pm-5pm.
Deadline for Voter Registration and Address Changes
October 10 is the deadline for registering to vote or making address changes in order to vote in the November 7, 2023 general election.
LWVUS Supreme Court Review - October 2023
Join the LWVUS Litigation team for a recap of the Supreme Court's October 2022 term. We'll discuss the impact of decisions such as Allen v. Milligan and Moore v. Harper and others where LWVUS and Leagues participated. We'll also have a brief look ahead to the Court's October 2023 term and decisions that could impact voters and democracy. This webinar is for League leaders and members who are interested in learning more about the Supreme Court's impact on our work and our democracy.
RSVP at this link: https://web.cvent.com/event/a6542693-2d26-49db-b2f4-bf6b7661a5ca/regProcessStep1?eType=EmailBlastContent&eId=555f82da-5131-49a6-a91d-4873c455e7a9
CP 1002: NPU 101 - How Does the NPU System Work?
Learn more about the Neighborhood Planning units in Atlanta.
LWVAF Membership Kickoff
LWVAF is hosting a very special event for our members to meet the new Board and VP Chairs for this year. You can learn about the committees you can join to get involved, hear about League updates, and catch up on the latest in Georgia's politics.
10 am: Meet and Greet
10:30 am: Program begins
Speakers:
Patrise Perkins-Hooker, Chair of Fulton County Board of Registrations and Elections
LaShandra Little, Voter Education and Outreach Manager for Fulton County Department of Registrations and Elections
Light refreshments will be provided.
This event is free, but registration is requested.
No Time to Fail-Documentary Film showing
LWVGA and LWV Coastal Georgia will be offering a free screening of the documentary "No Time to Fail" on Thursday, September 14th at 6:30pm. This documentary follows Rhode Island election officials as they administer the 2020 election amid a global pandemic. The film gives voice to the experiences of this largely invisible yet completely indispensable workforce at this critical time in our country’s relationship with election management.
The film will be shown in person and virtually.
In person viewing will be held at the Savannah Cultural Arts Center in Savannah, GA. Doors open at 6pm and there will be refreshments for attendees. Register here to attend in person.
For those not able to travel to Savannah, you may view the film virtually and host your community screening virtually.
Register to watch online at this registration link: https://kinema.com/events/no-time-to-fail-r-j0gk/tickets. After you create an account and register on Kinema, you can return to the page when it’s time to watch the film.
The film is about an hour long and there will be a panel discussion afterwards, for both in-person and virtual attendees.
Engaging Voters for Vote411
2024 will be a big year for the League, and we want to help you engage your volunteers to reach more voters in your community. The VOTE411 Team and the Digital Organizing Team from LWVUS will share resources and tips for engaging volunteers to promote your VOTE411 voter guide.
"All Eyes On Me"
"All Eyez On Me"
The Most Surveilled City in America
Conversation and Community Fair
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED!
Did you know Atlanta is the most surveilled city in the nation? Do you feel safer?
Join ACLU of Georgia, along with some of their community partners, to discuss what this means for our great city, and how we can all pitch in on the fight to protect civil liberties and build safe communities. The conversation will be followed by a community fair.
This event is free, and childcare will be provided. Email Cherrell @ cbrown@acluga.org if you'd like to sign up for childcare. Please RSVP.