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League of Women Voters Atlanta Fulton Partners With Other Nonpartisan Organizations for National Voter Registration Day

LWVAF, AKA, DST & City of Atlanta Parks & Recreation Join Forces to Get Voters Registered in Various Locations Around Atlanta Septem

The League of Women Voters of Atlanta-Fulton County (LWVAF)and its partners will conduct voter registration drives for National Voter Registration Day on Tuesday, September 22, 2015.

Currently confirmed locations include Atlanta Technical College, Atlanta Metropolitan College, Clark Atlanta University, Georgia State University, Greenbriar Mall, the Dunbar Recreation Center, and the Rosel Fann Recreation Center.

There are 2 or 3-hour shifts available during time frames ranging from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. on September 22. β€˜Those interested in volunteering, please contact Karlise Y. Grier, Vice President of Voter Services for LWVAF, at (404) 658-9999 or kygrier@grierlawofficepc.com.

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LWVAF wishes to thank theirpartners for National Voter Registration Day as follows:Atlanta Suburban Chapter, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.Kappa Omega Chapter, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.Nu Lambda Omega chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha SororityPi Alpha Omega of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.Phi Phi Omega Chapter, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.Tau Epsilon Omega Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. The City of Atlanta’s Office of Recreation, LWVAF and each of their partners are non-partisan, 501(c)(3) and/or government organizations.TO VOLUNTEER, VISIT: http://www.eventbrite.com/e/lwvaf-national-voter-registration-day-volunteer-sign-up-tickets-18427509176 If you have questions, or for more information, please contact your organization’s representative or Karlise Y. Grier, Vice President of Voter Services for LWVAF, at (404) 658-9999 orkygrier@grierlawofficepc.com.

The League of Women Voters, a nonpartisan political organization, encourages the informed and active participation of citizens in government and influences public policy through education and advocacy.

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Over the past eighty years the League of Women Voters of Atlanta-Fulton County has changed with the times, matured with experience and been strengthened by challenge. As we continue our commitment to voter registration/education and responsible government we can look back with pride at the women and men who have been part of the League. TΒ 

Cecelia Houston-Torrence is President of the League of Women Voters Atlanta-Fulton County.

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