Advance voting for the Public Service Commissioner primary election for Districts 2 and 3 continues.

Advance voting for the Public Service Commissioner primary election for Districts 2 and 3 continues.

Advance voting for the Public Service Commissioner primary election for Districts 2 and 3 begins today.

Today is the first day that absentee ballots can be mailed out for the Public Service Commissioner primary election for Districts 2 and 3.

LWVAF will elect new officers and directors, approve a program focus, and approve a new budget for 2025-2026.

The event will provide a great chance to network with each other and get involved with future events and programs.

We need your attendance and participation to make the coming year a success, so please plan to attend!

Below are links to the documents we will be voting on:

Proposed Budget 2025-2026

Proposed Bylaws Changes 2025-2026

Proposed Program Recommendations 2025-2026

Proposed Slate 2025

The event is free, but please RSVP so we know how many to expect.

We look forward to seeing you there!

The Session is over! Spring has sprung! We need to catch up!

The LWVAF Board is always excited to connect with our members!   With spring here, we invite LWVAF members and prospective members to our Spring Meet and Greet.  

Meet us in Atlantic Station at Yard House.  Lots of great selections for every palate!  The event will provide a great chance to network with each other and discuss how we can  better serve our Atlanta and Fulton County area with even more events and programs. 

If weather permits, we will be on the patio.  

Guests are responsible for food and beverage purchases.

Register today (so we can reserve enough room!).

Thanks and see you there! 

Advance voting for the Public Service Commissioner primary election for Districts 2 and 3 continues.

Join us on Saturday, April 5th for a fun day as we cheer on our Atlanta Hawks.versus the NY Knicks!

Use the LINK below to buy your tickets -- both lower and upper level tickets are available.  By the way, we want a BIG crowd, so invite family, friends and colleagues that would enjoy a "Super Fun" and exciting event!

There are 3 levels of tickets available:

• 100 LVL Corner $245

• 200 LVL Center Court $150

• 200 LVL Corner $84

Ticket Packages at each level include Hawks ticket and a Hawks T-shirt while supplies last. Tickets must be purchased through the discounted LWVAF link below to receive a T-shirt.

Even better -- EACH ticket includes a $10 Food & Beverage Voucher AND helps LWVAF raise fund$ for operating programs and outreach efforts. 

PLACE YOUR ORDER TODAY: WWW.HAWKSPROMOS.COM/LWV

Advance thanks for your support and let's go Hawks! 

LWV of Georgia’s Legislative Day at the Capitol is set for Tuesday, February 18, 2025 from 8:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Join us as we engage with legislators, discuss our 2025 advocacy priorities, and observe the legislative process firsthand. This is your choice to make your voice heard and connect with other League members passionate about creating change.

RSVP to reserve your spot.

On Feb. 14, the League will be celebrating its 105th anniversary since its founding! Join us for a Birthday Virtual Rally “From Locally to Nationally: Women Defend Democracy”, to honor the work accomplished so far to empower voters and defend democracy, and lift up its commitment to center voters’ voices and make our democracy more equitable, more critical now than ever!

You will hear from our CEO Celina Stewart, President Dianna Wynn, and a group of State League Leaders doing extraordinary proactive and defensive ground work. We will also share how people can join to become members of the League, as every one of us has a role to play in our democracy.

This event will be live streamed on LWVUS' Facebook page.

Let's jingle and mingle!

Join the League of Women Voters - Atlanta Fulton County for our 2024 Holiday Party.

This year the event has a special twist and location. We'll gather at the famous Fox Bros BBQ for yummy eats and great conversation!

Make plans now to join us! To help us plan for a great event, please RSVP by Thursday, December 19th.

LWVAF will cover the food. We invite our guests to purchase beverages of their choice. Fox Bros offers a wide range of non-alcoholic and alcoholic beverages for your consideration.

Attire: Festive, cute and comfy—take your pick!

Additional questions? Please contact us at office@lwvaf.org.

Thanks and see you soon!

Runoff elections in Fulton County will be held on December 3, 2024 for the following races:

City of Atlanta District 3 At Large Council Seat

• Eshe Collins

• Nicole “Nikki” Evans Jones

City of East Point Ward B At Large

• Shean Atkins

• Jermaine Wright

On election day, you must vote at your assigned precinct.

Polls will be open:

• 7 a.m. - 7 p.m. in East Point

• 7 a.m. - 8 p.m. in Atlanta

Runoff elections in Fulton County will be held on December 3, 2024 for the following races:

City of Atlanta District 3 At Large Council Seat

• Eshe Collins

• Nicole “Nikki” Evans Jones

City of East Point Ward B At Large

• Shean Atkins

• Jermaine Wright

Advanced Voting will begin on Saturday, November 23 and end on Wednesday, November 27.

Runoff elections in Fulton County will be held on December 3, 2024 for the following races:

City of Atlanta District 3 At Large Council Seat

• Eshe Collins

• Nicole “Nikki” Evans Jones

City of East Point Ward B At Large

• Shean Atkins

• Jermaine Wright

Advanced Voting will begin on Saturday, November 23 and end on Wednesday, November 27.

Runoff elections in Fulton County will be held on December 3, 2024 for the following races:

City of Atlanta District 3 At Large Council Seat

• Eshe Collins

• Nicole “Nikki” Evans Jones

City of East Point Ward B At Large

• Shean Atkins

• Jermaine Wright

Advanced Voting will begin on Saturday, November 23 and end on Wednesday, November 27.

Runoff elections in Fulton County will be held on December 3, 2024 for the following races:

City of Atlanta District 3 At Large Council Seat

• Eshe Collins

• Nicole “Nikki” Evans Jones

City of East Point Ward B At Large

• Shean Atkins

• Jermaine Wright

Advanced Voting will begin on Saturday, November 23 and end on Wednesday, November 27.

Runoff elections in Fulton County will be held on December 3, 2024 for the following races:

City of Atlanta District 3 At Large Council Seat

• Eshe Collins

• Nicole “Nikki” Evans Jones

City of East Point Ward B At Large

• Shean Atkins

• Jermaine Wright

Advanced Voting will begin on Saturday, November 23 and end on Wednesday, November 27.

The 2024 General Election will be held on November 5.

Advanced voting for the November 5, 2024 general election will run from October 15 through November 1, 2024.

While Atlanta and Austin, the capital cities of Georgia and Texas. are separated by more than 900 miles, the communities are connected through our histories and more recent voter suppresssion efforts.

So why are we bringing this up now? Because it matters now, more than ever.

Over the last few years, Georgia and Texas voters have seen a number of legislative actions passed into law that have made voting more difficult.

On Monday, October 21 (8 pm EST/7pm CST) join the Atlanta Journal Constitution’s award-winning journalist Tia Mitchell as she moderates “A Generational Dive into the Political Ties That Bind Us.” This engaging (and exciting) conversation will feature Texas Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett, LWVAF President Charis Johnson, and many of our nation’s strongest voices for equality and justice.

You can catch this must see/must hear conversation by tuning in online via:

• DST Southern Region’s Facebook

• DST Southwest Region’s Facebook

• DST Southern Region;s Website

Hosted by Southern Region and Southwest Region of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.

Co-hosted by League of Women Voters of Atlanta-Fulton County and League of Women Voters of Georgia

Advanced voting for the November 5, 2024 general election will run from October 15 through November 1, 2024.

Atlanta/Fulton County Voters: Join us for a conversation with the candidates for State House District 56 and Atlanta City Council-At Large.

• 5:30 pm Candidate meet and greet

• 6:00 pm HD 56 Forum begins

• 7:00 pm Ballot Issues Overview

• 7:30 pm Atlanta City Council Forum begins

All candidates that qualified for the November 2024 ballot were invited to attend.

Moderators:

• Chauncey Alcorn, Georgia Political Reporter, Capital B News

• Tenitra Batiste, Reporter/Host, Tegna, Inc.

Event Partners:

• West Mitchell Street CME Church

• Communities United for Justice

• Concerned Black Clergy of Metropolitan Atlanta, Inc.

• League of Women Voters of Atlanta-Fulton County

• National Council of Negro Women, Greater Atlanta Section

• The Links Incorporated, Atlanta (GA) Chapter

• Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., Eta Lambda Chapter

• Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., Kappa Omega Chapter

• Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., Nu Lamba Omega Chapter

• Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc., Atlanta Alumni Chapter

• Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc., Tau Chapter

• Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., Atlanta Alumnae Chapter

• Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., Atlanta Suburban Alumnae Chapter

• Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc., Lambda Sigma Chapter

• Iota Phi Theta Fraternity, Inc., Epsilon Omega Chapter

Tuesday, October 7, 2024 is the last day to register to vote or change your address on your current registration before the November 5, 2024 general election.

Volunteers will be at Lush to register voters and answer voting-related questions.

Volunteers will be at Lush to register voters and answer voting-related questions.

Volunteers will be at Lush to register voters and answer voting-related questions.

Volunteers will be at Lush to register voters and answer voting-related questions.

Volunteers will be at Lush to register voters and answer voting-related questions.

LWVAF will conduct a voter registration drive on the campus of Atlanta Metropolitan College in the cafeteria of the Student Activity building. This is open to anyone who needs to register or change a registration in time to vote in the November 5 general election. We can also help you check to make sure your registration is current.

National Voter Registration Day is a nonpartisan civic holiday dedicated to celebrating our democracy. Since its kickoff in 2012, the holiday and its team of thousands of Partners have worked to get over 5 million Americans registered to vote in time for their next trip to the ballot box.

Celebrated each September, National Voter Registration Day involves dedicated Partners of every stripe from all over the country hitting the streets for a single star-spangled awesome day of coordinated field, digital, and media action focused squarely on growing our shared democracy.