Democracy For All
We believe in changing Georgia from the ground up. That’s why we are committed to training and mobilizing Georgians to advance climate and environmental justice through civic engagement.
The State of Democracy in Georgia
The total population of Georgia as of 2018, according to the U.S. Census Bureau
The number of polling places that have been closed across the state by Georgia county election officials since 2012.
The number of voters purged by Georgia's Secretary of State, Brad Raffensperger in December 2019 alone.
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The percentage of Georgia's electorate that got purged— more than enough to change the outcome of close elections
The number of people on Georgia's voter rolls, down from the 7.4 million that were on the rolls before the recent voter purge.
The total number of counties in Georgia
The number of voters removed from voter rolls in 2017, this was the largest single removal of voters in Georgia history led by then secretary of state, Brian Kemp.
The total number of cities in Georgia
Featured Democracy News
Environmental Protection meets Voter Protection: The 2020 General Election, Part 5
Liza Donnelly © 2020 This is the fifth and final article by Professor Brian Glassman on the 2020 General Election. This week's theme is: “What’s Next: Redistricting and the Fight Against Gerrymandering.” You can read more about Professor Glassman below. Important...
How to use Georgia’s New Voting Machines
This year, the state of Georgia decided to introduce new voting machines, replacing the previous paperless electronic voting system that had been in place. Aside from the fact that the timing was somewhat inauspicious, this year being an election year, there are some...
Environmental Protection meets Voter Protection: The 2020 General Election, Part 4
This is the fourth of five articles by Professor Brian Glassman on the 2020 General Election. This week has a dual theme: “Free and Fair Elections: Who’s Responsible for Making that Goal a Reality?” and “How Can Voting be Made More Accessible and Secure?” You can read...
Environmental Protection meets Voter Protection: The 2020 General Election, Part 2
This is the second of five articles by Professor Brian Glassman on the 2020 General Election. This week’s theme is “From Policy to Action: the Constitutional and Statutory Foundations for Your Voice Being Heard.” You can read more about Professor Glassman below....
Why Environmentalists Should Care About Redistricting
Environmentalists should care deeply about redistricting. Redistricting is the process in which legislators and key stakeholders draw the lines of districts. Without proper representation in this process, issues like gerrymandering happen. This process impacts...
Environmental Protection meets Voter Protection: The 2020 General Election
This is the first of five articles by Professor Brian Glassman on the 2020 General Election. This week's theme is "Representation: Advocating for Environmental Protection Through the Electoral Process." You can read more about Professor Glassman below. ...
Dreaming of a Better and More Equitable Tomorrow
On July 17th, we lost an American hero. John Lewis was born on February 21, 1940 as the son of poor sharecroppers in Alabama, deep in the heart of segregationist America. Growing up, he experienced both racism and segregation first hand, watching theater plays from...
Podcast – What you need to know about the connections between Coronavirus, Police Brutality, and Climate Change
Join GCV as Executive Director Brionte McCorkle goes on air with Carrie Freeman on her podcast "In Tune to Nature." Listen as she discusses how we live in a flawed society and how Brionte lays out the connection between racial injustice and the often unnoticed...
Federal Legislative Update
Although COVID-19 continues to be ever present in the minds of voters and politicians, the legislative work continues in Washington D.C. as Congress continues to debate. We know it can be hard to remember what’s going on, so we wanted to give an update on current...
How to Vote Absentee in Georgia
Additional Absentee Voting Information: If you requested an absentee ballot but did not receive it, you can still head to your local poll station. When you arrive, make sure to talk to a poll worker and let them know that you requested an absentee ballot but did not...
Democracy for All of Georgia
Democracy For All is a campaign launched by Georgia Conservation Voters. We focus on voter registration, voter mobilization, and keeping voters informed environmental issues. We believe in a fair and equitable political process, and will support efforts to protect voting rights. Add your name to join us as we demonstrate grassroots demand for pollution-free communities and a healthier, more sustainable and just future.