Sunday Solutions — Oct. 27, 2024
Good morning! As of last night, we know that 307 Georgians age 100 or older have voted early, so you can, too…unless you didn’t register and that’s a whole ‘nother conversation. We’ve also got a look at what you may need to know, a spot to check facts, and news of the week. Let’s roll!
NEWS: ELECTIONS
Decision for voters: Who manages growth
If you’re in Chatham County, early polls are open 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. for Sunday voting. One race on that ballot hinges on how you view the county’s future and who can help manage it. Incumbent Chester Ellis says he’s quietly gotten money to help the county catch up on its needs while challenger Joel Boblasky says leadership needs to be more proactive for the future. The Current’s Craig Nelson sat down with Ellis to hear his view of his record and with Boblasky to hear what he sees for Chatham’s future.
Religion and votes
What does it mean to vote for the soul of a nation? In Episode 6 of Coastal Navigator, we explore into how faith has impacted this election — how voters and faith leaders alike are understanding the candidates and the future of the country. From the pews of a “gospel get out the vote” event to the voices of pastors on both sides of the aisle, we dig into how faith affects our communities and our choices ahead of Nov 5. Look for the next pod at this link — and catch up on ones you’ve missed.
EXPLAINER: ELECTIONS
Need more info? We’ve got more
If you’re not in the 2.786 million Georgians who have already voted, you may be looking for more info. This week we’ve added two collections to our elections guide that might help: Fact checks and stories outlining positions on a variety of topics for both presidential candidates. That way, you can sort fact from fiction and compare candidates’ stands to see which matches up with your own.
Lots of winners!
We have a scramble this week of winners — looks like we’ll need to make the weekly news quiz harder. Test your news knowledge each week with a few short questions related to stories from The Current. Below you’ll find our leaderboard with the top scores from the previous week, and the overall leaderboard, which tracks scores over time.
Leaderboard Oct.13, 2024
- First Place (10/10): Shots, Kaspar, SadieT, BBC
- Second Place (8/10): EMF33, JaLouise, Laurie, Mikey, Sandy, SG Mark, Tbolt
- Third Place (6/10): Beezy, Paul
Overall Leaderboard:
- First Place: SG Mark, Shots
- Second Place: EMF33
- Third Place: Laurie, BBC
Make sure you compete every week and leave your nickname for a chance to win an exclusive prize from The Current!
NEWS: GEORGIA
Updates: Expensive fights & more
- Stopping Sapelo zoning referendum costs McIntosh County more than holding it: The McIntosh commission is already investing more into fighting its own magistrate judge and the effort to overturn their zoning decision than it might have cost to rethink it, according to legal tallies requested by The Current’s Mary Landers.
- DNR chief: Buckle may be cause of Sapelo gangplank failure: State official says ramp investigation continues after last week’s deadly collapse that killed 7 on Sapelo Island. From The Current’s Maggie Lee.
- Georgia governor urges legislature to give $1B tax rebate from hefty surplus: Legislative leaders joined Gov. Brian Kemp to say they’ll push the plan when the General Assembly convenes. From Georgia Recorder.
- Parties deploy poll watchers for early voting, election day: Former U.S. Sen. Kelly Loeffler leads partisan poll monitors for election integrity efforts. From Georgia Recorder.
- State to roll out Georgia Access health insurance exchange: The plan will replace federal ACA site for state residents. From Capitol Beat.
Come see us Tuesday!
NEWS: PUBLIC SAFETY
☕ Your second cup: Emergency misinformation
While we’re between hurricanes, we’re all looking at how we get our best info during a storm. Governments are doing this, too, as emergency management agencies wonder how to get credible info out to people who need it in a fragmented media world. This story from Governing.com looks at effective communication and how misinformation can drown it out. So, look at this and then evaluate your own info sources when things get tense.
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Chatham Commission chair: Who best to manage growth?
By Craig Nelson and Jake Shore
Candidates differ over how funds for Chatham County will be used, vision of how the pieces should fit together to accommodate mushrooming growth.
Listen up! Podcasts from The Current
By The Current
Welcome to Coastal Navigator, a hometown harbor for Coastal Georgia’s local independent politics. This series digs into how democracy works, so we can all explore the impact of our votes and the importance of civic engagement at the local level. Local experts and voices, bringing the big political topics down to size. One episode, once […]
Check the facts: Sites to help you sort out what you hear
By The Current
Verification editors work tirelessly to make sure you have the most accurate information to base decisions on.
Harris, Trump: Where they stand
By The Current
We’ve collected a list of stories from various credible news sites regarding issues you may may be parsing before they vote. We’ll add to this through election day.
Stopping Sapelo zoning referendum costs McIntosh County more than holding it
By Mary Landers
Legal fees mount as McIntosh County heads to the Georgia Supreme Court to oppose an election .
DNR chief: Buckle may be cause of Sapelo gangplank failure
By Maggie Lee
The collapsed ramp was among the longest DNR operates but officials say it should have been able to support the number boarding the ferry.
Georgia governor urges legislature to give $1B tax rebate from hefty surplus
By Ross Williams/Georgia Recorder
Legislative leaders promise to help shepherd measure through General Assembly in January.
Parties deploy poll watchers for early voting, election day their party’s precinct monitors
By Ross Williams/Georgia Recorder
The watchers, who must complete training with their party about the rules they are to follow, are able to enter polling places to look out for and report irregularities or problems.
State to roll out Georgia Access health insurance exchange
By Dave Williams/Capitol Beat
A new state-based exchange – Georgia Access – will replace healthcare.gov as Georgia becomes the 20th state to trade in the federal exchange for a state-specific model.
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