Vice President Kamala Harris visits Atlanta on a trip dedicated to the all-important issue of voting rights. Tuesday marks her tenth visit to the metro since taking the oath of office, per information obtained by FOX5 Atlanta. Not one to rest on her laurels, Harris is poised to touch down late Tuesday morning and dive into discussions on how to safeguard voting freedoms, a hot-button topic that's particularly pertinent in the Peach State.
Her itinerary, as reported by 11Alive, lists The Gathering Spot in northwest Atlanta as the venue for today's roundtable. The choice of location is strategic, nestled near Atlanta's tourist hotspots and innovation centers. However, the VP's visit is expected to cause traffic, creating potential backups off Interstate 85.
Harris has a history of visiting Atlanta to push for voting rights, having previously critiqued Georgia's new voting law at Morehouse College last year. Today, her engagement with community leaders will likely address the state's recent redistricting, a topic of keen interest following the kickoff of Georgia's new legislative session.
The downtown streets of Atlanta may experience a more substantial traffic situation than usual, as no official street closures have been announced despite the Vice President's visit.
