SUMMARY: Georgia’s state election board is considering further changes to its electoral rules, following a recent mandate requiring the hand counting of every Election Day ballot. In a meeting today, the board advanced a proposal for counties to provide ballot scans within 72 hours. Concerns about potential chaos and the legitimacy of the election process have emerged, exacerbated by former President Trump‘s comments on board members. The ACLU of Georgia worries these changes may strain county boards as early voting approaches on October 15. Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger believes the changes will withstand legal challenges and ensure election integrity.

Georgia’s election board is considering making more changes to the state’s electoral system just 42 days before the election.

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SUMMARY: Police in southwest Atlanta are investigating a shooting at the Grocery Brothers store that resulted in one death and another injury. The incident occurred around noon when two men in their early 20s engaged in a heated argument that led to gunfire. One man died, while the other was hospitalized at Grady. Authorities emphasized the need for community outreach to combat youth violence, highlighting the troubling trend of younger individuals involved in such altercations. Fortunately, no other individuals were injured, and the investigation is ongoing.

APD officers responded around noon to 875 Metropolitan Pkwy SW, the address of the Grocery Brothers (Family Grocery Store LLC).

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SUMMARY: Georgia’s State Election Board voted 3-1 to mandate hand counting of ballots on Election Night, prompting contrasting reactions from the state’s major political parties. Election officials warned of insufficient preparation time for this rule, with Travis Doss highlighting possible scapegoating by future candidates. Republicans praised the decision for enhancing electoral transparency, while Democrats criticized it as a means to sow confusion and support election denial. Board Chairman John Fervier expressed concerns about the rule’s timing and legality, emphasizing that the board’s role is administrative, not legislative, suggesting potential challenges to the change.

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