Friday, Aug. 30, 2024
Dear Readers,
You generally never hear from us on Friday mornings — but then again national political leaders rarely put Coastal Georgia on the national map like they have this week.
The whirlwind campaign events by Vice President Kamala Harris and her running mate, Gov. Tim Walz of Minnesota, have sent sparks of electricity through our communities.
For our neighbors whose children got to meet the Democratic Party presidential candidate at Liberty County High School and residents on Isle of Hope or Skidaway Island here in Chatham County who were trying to pick up dinner last night the experience has been exhilarating.
For the hundreds of women lining up at the Enmarket Arena, Savannah’s soaking summer rain didn’t dampen their enthusiasm for what many said drew them to the rally: a chance to see the first woman of color heading a major party’s presidential ticket.
For the scores of emergency services personnel and police who worked overtime to keep traffic flowing and us and our visitors all safe, the logistics have been exhausting. (We thank you for your service!)
For Republican Party members who showed up at Harris events to represent their preferred candidate, former President Donald Trump, moments of civility highlighted some of the best of our local values: mutual respect and neighborliness that other parts of America have lost.
With polls showing the presidential race locked in a statistical dead heat in Georgia, these uplifting civic moments are something to treasure ahead of what will be a bruising campaign season.
The Current, in keeping with our focus on local news, have spent the week covering political events through our local lens. These are the in-depth and nonpartisan stories that make us an essential source of trustyworthy news in Coastal Georgia.
Enjoy — and as always tell us your thoughts, your tips and your opinions.
Best wishes,
Margaret Coker
Voter enthusiasm is August is one thing, but what about November?
The Harris-Walz campaign left Savannah enthusiastic about turning out their base for a rally. But with an enfeebled Democracy Party machine in Coastal Georgia, can they actually turn out the vote in November?
Savannah State students start voting push
Interviews by The Current with 16 undergraduate students at Georgia’s oldest HBCU reveal a serious organizational effort to ensure a strong turnout among young voters of color, a key constituency that could decide the November presidential election in the Peach State.
Harris rally stories: Personal missions, reflections and inspiration
Slideshow: Harris rally at Savannah’s Enmarket Arena
Harris, Walz make barbecue stop in Sandfly
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