Tuesday, November 6, 2012
Checking the "yes" box in favor of amending the state's constitution was not an easy one to make said one voter who is still not sure she made the right decision.
For Georgia voters the Charter School Amendment has almost overshadowed the race for the presidency. The decision to give the state the authority to create a charter school commission has been a subject of major debate over the past few months. And the decision to vote "yes" was no easy decision for Camille Cottrell, an Emory University instructor and card-carrying Democrat who said she's still not sure she made the right decision. "It was a very, very tough vote for me," said Cottrell a Berkeley Lake resident. "I believe very much in the public school system." It was a battle of heart versus intellect she said. "I know my vote is going to cause an argument with my mother when I get home tonight." But Cottrell said she couldn't help notice…
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Charter school amendment appears headed for win.
UPATE 5:50 pm If you are in line to vote at 7 pm, you will get to vote even though the polls close then. Tens of thousands of Fulton County voters have already cast ballots today. Turnout is especially high for today’s General Election, as it is in most Presidential election years. It's too early to know how this year compares to 2008. In the evening after traditional work hours, peak turnout is anticipated, and tens of thousands of additional voters could exercise their right to vote. Fulton County elections officials released a statement advising that voters who are in line at 7 pm will be allowed to vote under Georgia law. As provided by Georgia law, voters who are over age 75 or who have a disability are eligible to ask to move ahead …
Republican-heavy Gwinnett County came out in large numbers
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Tuesday, November 6, 2012
Results Updated 2 a.m., Wednesday Gwinnett County voters provided few surprises on Election Day. They came out in large numbers, voted mostly Republican and provided several lopsided outcomes. Nearly 75 percent of the county's registered voters casted their ballots, more than five percentage points better than the 2008 turnout. Gwinnettians voted for Gov. Mitt Romney for president, for incumbents in 11 races, including three Board of Education candidates, and in favor of the controversial Public Charter School Amendment (by a 63% to 37% margin), which drew similar margins elsewhere in the state. U.S. Representatives Rob Woodall (R, District 7) and Hank Johnson (D, District 4) had sizable leads among their Gwinnett constituents as they …
Monday, October 22, 2012
Monday night was the final face-off for Barack Obama and Mitt Romney before the election. Who do you think won? And do you think it will affect the election?
The presidential candidates met tonight for their third and final debate in the campaign season. This time, the topic was foreign policy. What did you think of the discussion? Was anyone a clear winner? And will it affect the outcome of the election? Coming to us on a mobile device? If you can't see the blog above, you can review the discussion at this RSS feed.
Tuesday, October 16, 2012
Did either candidate get a bounce? Let us know what you think. And if you missed the debate, you can review the discussion on our live blog below.
Gov. Mitt Romney and President Barack Obama faced off for the second time on Tuesday. The candidates debated in a town meeting format including foreign and domestic policy. The debate was held at Hofstra University in Hempstead, New York, and was sponsored by the Commission on Presidential Debates. The moderator was CNN Chief Political Correspondent Candy Crowley. Who do you think did the best job of making his case to the American people? Tell us what you think in the comments area below. See Also: So Who Won the First Presidential Debate? Biden-Ryan Vice Presidential Debate: Who Won?
Thursday, October 11, 2012
The District III incumbent faces a challenge from Democrat Jen Falk in November.
Gwinnett school board member Dr. Mary Kay Murphy, whose district includes seven Peachtree Corners schools, has raised additional funds in her bid for re-election. In her latest campaign finance filing with state officials, Murphy lists cash contributions from former Gwinnett BOC Chairman Wayne Hill ($250), and the re-election campaign of state Sen. Fran Millar ($250). -- Do you think Murphy will win re-election to the Gwinnett school board? Murphy, a Peachtree Corners resident, represents District III on the GCPS school board. The district includes Norcross and Duluth high schools, Pinckneyville and Duluth middle schools and Peachtree, Simpson and Berkeley Lake elementary schools. Murphy faces a re-election challenge in November from …
Tuesday, July 31, 2012
Patch will keep you updated as election results roll in.
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Tuesday, July 31, 2012
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Friday, July 20, 2012
Gwinnett Chamber of Commerce shares results of candidate surveys with voters. Candidates asked about key business issues.
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Friday, July 20, 2012
The Gwinnett Chamber has shared results from surveys of candidates seeking elected offices that represent Gwinnett. The surveys focused on key business issues including economic development and job growth. The survey was sent to local, state and national candidates to assist and inform voters prior to the July 31 Primary, according to a press release announcing availability of the results. Candidates were asked to respond to questions about economic development, education, legal and regulatory reforms, and transportation. The chamber sent the survey to all qualified candidates running for office. Reponses were published as submitted. “While the chamber does not endorse candidates, we believe it is essential that local candidates …
Saturday, July 14, 2012
These interactive sites can help make sense of the 2012 elections.
Still undecided? Or just want to check out the different options? We've found a few interactive gadgets and tools to keep you informed and help you make some sense of the 2012 Presidential political season. USA Today's Political Ad Tracker YahooNews says that campaign ads work mostly to confirm what voters already know, but 1 in 12 says they have changed their vote based upon an ad - that's a significant number when addressing the "undecided" vote. USA Today, working with FactCheck.org, gives you an opportunity to view ALL the commercials, then rate them based on whether you believe them truthful or useful. FactCheck also gives their opinion of the ads and how they may have an impact on how you vote. There's An App for That And here it …
Monday, June 4, 2012
Charter schools, lobbyists' gifts, casino gambling, weapons carry permits and right to life are some of the ballot questions on the July 31 primary ballots.
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Monday, June 4, 2012
Georgia Democrats have released the questions that will be asked of voters who pull a Democratic ballot in the July primary election. The Georgia Democratic Party worked in partnership with the Democratic Senate and House Caucuses to develop the ballot questions. "These statewide ballot questions are a great way to gauge the pulse of Democrats around Georgia. Several county parties will be placing their own questions about local issues on the ballot as well," said Mike Berlon, chairman of the Democratic Party of Georgia in a release from the party. The ballot questions on the Democratic Primary ballot will be: Senate Democratic Caucus Leader Steve Henson said ballot questions are an important component of developing the Democratic …
Joyce Lowe
9:59 am on Wednesday, November 7, 2012
I voted NO! Why? Considering the real state of schools today, I cannot completely blame educators, or even student performance on tests for the the margin of success we see. In most cases, the missing elements include funding and parental involvement. Putting "our" money in a new school system won't ever solve those problems. Everyone needs to wake up. Furthermore, I wonder who will the state … more ›