Democracy in action folks, as the Cobb County Board of Elections and Registration has put a seal of approval on the May 21 vote, green-lighting a couple of runoffs that could shake things up on the old political scene. The dust has barely settled from the General and Nonpartisan Election, and candidates are already gearing up for another showdown at the ballot box. According to an announcement made by the Board yesterday, we've got two runoffs on the docket: one for the US House race in District 14 and another for the Cobb Commission District 2 seat.
With the original scraps leading to no clear victors in these two contests, it's round two that's poised to deliver the final punch. The board has been working overtime, setting dates for the runoff and advance voting faster than you could count your hanging chads. For the politicos itching to cast their votes early, mark your calendars for June 10 through June 14, Cobb County's official news update informs us. Those dates are not just any ordinary ones: the polling locations will be open each day from the early hour of 7 a.m. to the evening time of 7 p.m.
Circle June 18 on your calendars, people. That's the day you'll have the chance to make your voice heard once again – or for the first time if you sat out the last dance. The runoff rigs are parked and ready at three locations: Elections Main Headquarters at 995 Roswell St NE, the East Cobb Government Center, and the Ben Robertson Community Center. And just in case you're wondering, if you cast your lot with the Democrats or kept it neutral with a nonpartisan vote on May 21, you're in the club that can vote in these runoffs.
Get ready to play your part in this grand ole democratic process, and remember, no one's turning away folks who kept their powder dry during the May 21 election – nonvoters have a place at the table too. If you need the rundown on where to go come June, you've got it right here: the main event's at 995 Roswell St NE at the Elections Main Headquarters, with a couple of undercards at 4400 Lower Roswell Rd in the East Cobb Government Center, and last but not least, 2753 Watts Dr at the Ben Robertson Community Center. Democracy's calling your name – don't leave it hanging on the line.
