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Poll worker shortage across metro Atlanta day before primary election
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ATLANTA, Ga. (CBS46) – Hours forward of Election Day, staff are nonetheless wanted at some polls throughout metro Atlanta. The American Civil Liberties Union stated a number of massive counties might use extra assist, and are encouraging residents to volunteer Tuesday.
Christopher Bruce, the Coverage and Advocacy Director for ACLU of Georgia stated a document turnout for voters means extra staff are wanted.
“We’d like extra individuals working the polls to verify the method is as environment friendly as potential,” Bruce defined.
Bruce stated the ACLU labored with DeKalb, Cobb, Gwinnett, and Fulton counties to fill positions this election cycle, however a not too long ago renewed concern over COVID-19 is partially accountable for fewer staff.
“What we’re seeing is individuals who have signed up can not be a ballot employee as a result of they’re contaminated with Covid,” defined Bruce. “That’s a actuality that occurred in 2020 on June 9, which is one motive we had so many issues.”
ACLU of Georgia initially scheduled a ballot employee coaching occasion the Monday earlier than election day, however canceled the occasion attributable to COVID-19.
In Gwinnett County, Elections Supervisor Zach Manifold says the time of yr performs a job in getting extra individuals to volunteer on the polls.
“You’ve got commencement, the final day of faculty, holidays. There’s loads occurring,” stated Manifold. “It’s all the time arduous to get individuals in Could.”
Manifold stated Gwinnett doesn’t anticipate main issues with staffing. Nevertheless, they might fill supporting roles.
The county stated it will let volunteers take a web based coaching till Monday night.
“Right through tonight we’re nonetheless inserting individuals,” stated Manifeld. “We try to recruit again individuals who left the system after the pandemic.”
The pandemic additionally continues to affect DeKalb County elections.
DeKalb Voter Registration and Elections Govt Director Keisha Smith stated in a press release to CBS46:
“Whereas we’ve adequate staffing ranges for Election Day, we’re nonetheless navigating impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic which have impacted our capacity to achieve best staffing ranges. We’re adjusting staffing in real-time to make sure one of the best voter expertise in any respect of our polling areas in DeKalb. We sit up for a tremendously thrilling, secure, safe and environment friendly voter expertise in DeKalb County.”
Cobb County Communications Director Ross Cavitt stated the county is down about 20 staff however doesn’t count on this to affect election day operations.
Officers additionally say a potential run-off election and the final election will give individuals loads of different alternatives to work the polls. The ACLU stated it’s nearly all the time searching for extra people to assist.
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Nearly seven years after the inaugural event, WWE Evolution is officially getting a sequel.
The all women’s Premium Live Event was announced during Saturday Night’s Main Event as part of a massive triple header in the WWE event schedule.
NXT Great American Bash, Saturday Night’s Main Event and Evolution 2 will all emanate from Atlanta, Georgia the weekend of July 12.
The next Saturday Night’s Main Event NBC special will take place on Saturday, June 12. Evolution 2 will happen the next night on Sunday, June 13.
Tickets are set to go sale this Wednesday, with a pre-sale opportunity on Tuesday. More ticket information is expected to announced in the coming days.
Saturday night’s announcement is one that women’s wrestling fans have been waiting a long time to hear. Evolution 2018 was a massively successful show with a huge double main event.
Becky Lynch retained the SmackDown Women’s Championship against Charlotte Flair in what is widely believed to be one of the best women’s matches of all-time. Ronda Rousey also retained her Raw Women’s Championship against Nikki Bella.
Those victories were the first official steps toward Lynch and Rousey main eventing WrestleMania 35, along with Charlotte Flair, just a few months later.
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As the Atlanta Falcons begin their 60th season, there have been several players who have etched their names into team lore. However, their history of game-changing free agents is a relatively short one.
Free agency is still relatively new to the NFL, and for the first two-thirds of their existence, the Falcons had owners who were more content to lose free agents than spend to be competitive in the league.
That changed with Arthur Blank in 2002.
Still, coming up with a list of the best Falcons free agents of all time, it’s hard to come up with names. Center Alex Mack immediately comes to mind. Mack signed with the Falcons in 2016 and went to four Pro Bowls with the club.
After just two seasons in Atlanta, safety Jessie Bates III is firmly in the discussion as well. New defensive coordinator Jeff Ulbrich would likely cast his vote that direction. Ulbrich has a lot of young players who were high draft picks at camp, as well as some established veterans.
He was asked this week if anyone has stood out to him that he’s the most excited to work with.
“Can I say Jessie Bates,” Ulbrich answered with a smile. “Captain Obvious a little bit. He’s one of the best safeties I’ve ever been around playing or coaching. His stuff above the neck is one of one as far as I’m concerned.”
Bates is halfway through a four-year, $64-million contract he signed in 2023. He made the Pro Bowl and was an All-Pro that season and was inexplicably left off both lists in 2024.
Seeing how smart Bates is has already made an impression on Ulbrich.
“His ability to see this game, probably better than most coaches I’ve ever been around,” said Ulbrich.
Bates will likely be paired with rookie Xavier Watts at safety this year, and fellow rookie Billy Bowman Jr. could see extensive playing time at nickel as well. Having Bates in the backfield will pay dividends beyond his play on the field.
“As we’re installing new defenses, I’m just looking at him and his body language, and he’s like searching in the sky for like ‘where do my plays live within this defense?’ It’s just so unique. And the questions he asks are so deliberate, intentional,” said Ulbrich.
Ulbrich summed up Bates’s approach and the leadership he provides on the backside of the defense.
“He doesn’t want to just know it, he wants to master it. It’s very unique in that way.”
With two years left on his contract, Bates turned 28 in February. He has several years of prime football left in the tank. He should be even better moving forward now that the Falcons have finally invested in pressure players in front of him.
Pressured quarterbacks make bad decisions, and when they do, Jessie Bates will anticipate and pounce.
Photograph by Perry Julien
Amyl and the Sniffers performed to a huge crowd at the Eastern on Thursday evening. The Australian band, fronted by vocalist Amy Taylor, blends influences of pop, rock and punk in their music. They are known for their high energy, frenetic live shows. Here, check out the scenes photographer Perry Julien captured at the show.
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