Democracy Inaction: Long lines at the polls in Fulton County
October 27, 2008 at 4:00 pm by Andisheh Nouraee in NewsMy friend, former Scene & Herd Recurring Character Matt Gove, reports he’s been waiting in line for more than 90 minutes this afternoon to vote at the Fulton County government building downtown.
From the look of the line, he says he expects to be in line for another hour or so.
Our democracy is prepared for all challenges — except voter participation.
UPDATE: Mr. Gove says he waited in line for three-and-a-half hours before he was able to vote.
October 27th, 2008 at 6:44 pm
I just voted at Cobb Galleria. The line there was 90 minutes when I arrived at 4:30.
Before that, I’d gone to the Austell voting location since it’s close to work. Wait time? SIX HOURS. Thank god a woman on her way home suggested I head over to Galleria.
October 28th, 2008 at 10:46 am
Brook Run in Dunwoody DeKalb last night was just under 2 hours.
October 28th, 2008 at 4:45 pm
I’ve heard from a bunch of folks today that wait times have been less.