Today on Athens News Matters, how advocates are spreading the word about a language inclusivity initiative during this year’s election. Plus, a review of the measures on this year’s ballot.
Athens-Clarke County becomes 2nd county in state to offer bilingual ballot option
The last day to vote in this year’s consequential election is November 5th. An initiative led by local advocates and election officials will allow Athens-Clarke County voters to choose a ballot in either Spanish or English. WUGA’s Aimee Marcoux reports on why this initiative is so surprising.
El condado de Athens-Clarke esta el segundo en el estado de ofrecer una opción de boleta bilingüe
El ultimo dia para votar en la elleccion consiguiente este ano es noviembre 5. Una iniciativa guiada por activistas locales y oficiales de elecion va permitir votantes del condado Athens-Clarke que eligan una boleta en espanol o ingles. Daniel Victoria De Paz y reportea porque este iniciativa es sorprendente.
An explanation of this year’s ballot measures
As Georgia voters turn out in record numbers across the state during early voting to elect their national, state and local leaders, they will also have to consider 3 statewide measures on the ballot. Georgia residents will be asked to decide 2 amendments and a referendum. For many voters, the language seems cumbersome and not necessarily easy to grasp. WUGA’s Alexia Ridley is joined by attorney and Emory professor Matt Roessing to help explain these questions.
The Cottage to celebrate 50 years with open house
The Cottage Sexual Assault Center and Children’s Advocacy Center is a nonprofit serving several Northeast Georgia counties. It will host an open house to celebrate its 50th anniversary on Thursday, November 7th, at 3019 Lexington Road in Athens, from 4 to 7 pm. WUGA’s Alexia Ridley sat down with Linnea Ionno, Executive Director of the Cottage, earlier this week to discuss the event. Here’s that conversation.
