Thread by @fairfightaction

1: GEORGIA VOTERS: Across our state, the GOP is subverting local control in several diversifying counties in a transparent power grab. THREAD 👀👇🏼👇🏾👇🏿 #gapol

2: Cobb, Gwinnett, Athens-Clarke and Augusta-Richmond Rs have ignored House Rules that govern the local legislation process, leading the AJC to warn about this “power grab” that “could significantly shift the power of elected officials.” ajc.com/politics/power…

3: GWINNETT: The GOP overruled local control to pass a Board of Commissioner map that will likely result in a new majority white, Republican leaning district that does not exist in the local delegation map.

4: COBB: The GOP overruled local control and dismissed public outcry to introduce a BOC map that will force a sitting, Black Democratic Commissioner to vacate her seat.
axios.com/local/atlanta/…

5: COBB: Despite the rapid diversification of Cobb County, under the Republican map changes, District 3 moves from 21% Black to 9% Black.

6: ATHENS: In Athens-Clarke County, which continues to trend Democratic, Republican State Legislators dismissed public outcry and ignored the BOC approved map in favor of a map that splits a historic Black community and forces 3 sitting commissioners to vacate their seats.

7: AUGUSTA: The GOP overruled local control & the county delegation to force through their own BOC and BOEd maps that pack Black voters so they can create a majority white district. The GOP map also draws out a Black School Board Member from his district.
augustachronicle.com/story/news/202…

8: AUGUSTA: Under the Republican map, District 3 would become a majority white district. This, as registered Black voters in the district decrease by almost 10%.

9: STAND UP AND FIGHT BACK: Call Brian Kemp today to demand he veto these attacks on Georgians’ freedom to vote: 404-656-1776

And join us in ensuring all eligible voters can participate in our democracy: fairfight.com. #gapol