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League of Women Voters of Georgia @lwvga.bsky.social · Aug 18

📬 GA voters: Today’s the first day to request your absentee ballot for the City General Elections + State Public Service Commissioner General Election (Nov. 4). Deadline to request: Oct. 24.

➡️ securemyabsenteeballot.sos.ga.gov/s/
#VoteReady #GaVotes #Election2025

League of Women Voters of Georgia @lwvga.bsky.social · 5h

🚨 Georgia — Early Voting starts TODAY! 🗳️

Why wait when you can make your voice heard right now? Early voting runs through October 31st, and Election Day is November 4th.

✅ Find your early voting location here: mvp.sos.ga.gov

#VoteGeorgia #EarlyVoting #GAVotes #Election2025 #GoVoteGeorgia

League of Women Voters of Georgia @lwvga.bsky.social · 1d

Tomorrow marks the first day of early voting in Georgia - a powerful opportunity to make your voice heard before Election Day. 🗳️

Skip the lines, vote on your schedule, and help shape the future you want.

It only takes one ballot to make a difference - so don't wait.

League of Women Voters of Georgia @lwvga.bsky.social · 1d

It’s National Indigenous Peoples’ Day!

At LWVGA, we’re celebrating Indigenous cultures, histories, and contributions with a focus on respect, pride, and tradition. Let’s listen a little more, learn a little more, and stand in solidarity with Indigenous communities.

League of Women Voters of Georgia @lwvga.bsky.social · 4d

🗳️ Day 5 of #NationalVoterEducationWeek: Share Your Plans!
You’re a trusted voice — remind friends + family about deadlines and help them get #VoteReady.

Check registration 👉 mvp.sos.ga.gov
Learn more 👉 vote411.org/georgia

💬 Drop a comment sharing your voting plans!
#Vote411 #LWVGA #GeorgiaVotes

League of Women Voters of Georgia @lwvga.bsky.social · 5d

🗳️ Day 4 of #NationalVoterEducationWeek: Understand the Process!
Each state has different voting rules—knowing yours is key to being #VoteReady.

🔎 Check registration and election info: mvp.sos.ga.gov
📖 Georgia voting rules + candidate info: vote411.org/georgia
➡️ Swipe to see Georgia’s voting rules!

League of Women Voters of Georgia @lwvga.bsky.social · 6d

🗳️ Day 3 of #NationalVoterEducationWeek: Make a Plan to Vote!
Know when, where, & how you’ll cast your ballot.

✔️ Check reg → mvp.sos.ga.gov
✔️ Research candidates → vote411.org
✔️ Decide: early, mail, or Election Day

Preparation = Power. Let’s be #VoteReady!

League of Women Voters of Georgia @lwvga.bsky.social · 7d

🗳️ Day 2 of National Voter Education Week: KNOW YOUR BALLOT!

✅ Research candidates & measures at VOTE411.org
✅ Know what’s on your ballot
✅ Vote with confidence this November!

Swipe to see the statewide PSC candidates on your ballot.

League of Women Voters of Georgia @lwvga.bsky.social · 8d

🎉 Happy #NationalVoterEducationWeek! 🗳️

✅ Check your registration: mvp.sos.ga.gov
✅ Learn about candidates: vote411.org
✅ Get tools to vote with confidence: NationalVoterEducationWeek.org

An informed vote = a stronger democracy. 💪

#VoteReady #LWV

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League of Women Voters of Georgia @lwvga.bsky.social · 8d

🚨 Georgia! 🚨

Today is the LAST DAY to register to vote or update your voter information for the November 4th Election. 🗳️

Make sure your voice is heard — take a minute now to register or check your voter status at 👉 mvp.sos.ga.gov

✅ Don’t wait. Do it today. Your vote matters!

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League of Women Voters of Georgia @lwvga.bsky.social · 12d

🚨 The U.S. government has shut down.

What it means:
⚠️ Federal workers furloughed
⚠️ National Parks closed
⚠️ SNAP/WIC benefits disrupted
⚠️ TSA + court delays

Some services like Social Security + Medicare continue, but shutdowns cost billions. Stay informed. 🗳️

#GovernmentShutdown #LWV #Democracy

League of Women Voters of Georgia @lwvga.bsky.social · 12d

This year, Hispanic Heritage Month is not just about celebrating culture.

It’s about teaching it.
Living it.
Reclaiming it.

#NationalHispanicHeritageMonth #HispanicHeritage #LatinoVoices #RepresentationMatters #CultureAndCommunity #LWV

League of Women Voters of Georgia @lwvga.bsky.social · 15d

🌟 Georgia friends! Want to help voters get election-ready? Join our Vote411 Voter Guide Team 🗳️

✔️ Cover ballot measures
✔️ Publish online guides
✔️ Connect with candidates
💸 Stipend included!

Apply today: [email protected]

#Vote411 #LWVGA #ElectionReady

League of Women Voters of Georgia @lwvga.bsky.social · 19d

🗳️ Georgia voters! The General Election for Public Service Commissioner is Nov. 4—Districts 2 & 3 are on the ballot. ⚡

📅 Register by Oct. 6 for this and city elections: mvp.sos.ga.gov ✅

#GeorgiaVotes #VoteReady #GeorgiaElections #GetOutTheVote #GeorgiaPSC

League of Women Voters of Georgia @lwvga.bsky.social · 19d

Can’t make it? Watch it live here: www.youtube.com/live/D0uAAbw...

Georgia Public Service Commission - Candidate Forum - October 12, 2025

YouTube video by GEORGIAWAND

www.youtube.com

League of Women Voters of Georgia @lwvga.bsky.social · 20d

🚨 We’re hiring! 🚨

LWVGA is looking for an Organizational Intern to support our President & Board!

💼 Part-time | $15/hr | Up to 10 hrs/week
📅 Apply by October 20, 2025
📧 Send resume to: [email protected]

Make an impact with us—apply today!

#NowHiring #Internship #LWVGA

League of Women Voters of Georgia @lwvga.bsky.social · 21d

🗳️ What do YOU vote for? 💬

We want to hear your answer! Share it in the comments ⬇️

Your voice matters, but your vote only counts if you’re registered. ✅

Check your voter registration status or register today at mvp.sos.ga.gov.

#VoteReady #YourVoiceYourVote #DemocracyInAction

League of Women Voters of Georgia @lwvga.bsky.social · 26d

#ThrowbackThursday to National Voter Registration Day! Our local Leagues—LWVCSRA, LWVRF, LWVWP, and LWVMC—showcased incredible dedication, hosting events and engaging voters in their communities. 💪🗳️

#NVRD #NationalVoterRegistrationDay #VoteReady

League of Women Voters of Georgia @lwvga.bsky.social · 27d

📜 Today is Constitution Day! 🇺🇸
On Sept. 17, 1787, the Constitution was signed.

In 2021, LWVNYC & WABC-TV gave out free copies of the Constitution. This year, we’re bringing it back during a time of constitutional crisis.

📲 Read it here: constitutioncenter.org/the-constitu...