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The Savannah Tribune • Wednesday, April 17, 2024 9 Georgia Legislature Rushed and Passed More Voter Bills That Obstruct The Voting Process By Shirley B. James, Publisher of The Savannah Tribune Continued from Page 1 HB 1207 As the League of Women Voters of Georgia explains, “HB 1207 allows a reduction in the number of voting machines available on election day. It also lets poll watchers get closer to those counting ballots. The first part will result in longer lines at the polls and the second, more discomfort for those working to meet already tight deadlines for reporting.” Maya Homan with the Savannah Morning News adds that HB 1207 "... requires all election workers to be U.S. citizens, ... and [elimi nates] the requirement for poll ing places to maintain a ratio of one voting machine for every 250 voters. It also limits a can didate’s timeframe for review ing their information before it officially appears on a ballot, giving them a maximum of 24 hours to request any changes.” Fair Fight Action believes that HB 1207 "... gives poll watchers more ac cess, [and protection, and] makes it a felony (punishable by 1-10 years in jail and/or up to a $100,000 fine) to intimi date or interfere with any elec tion official OR a poll watch er. HB 974 HB 974 allows for the Secretary of State to devise a statewide electronic scanning system to record all ballots cast in any election and make them accessible on the SOS website for the public to view on the second Friday after an election by 5:00 pm. It even allows for more and more audits of elec tions than we already have which have already proven to be sufficient. Homan writes that “The measure [HB974], authored by state Rep. John LaHood (R-Valdosta), was designed to increase transpar ency and public confidence in election results throughout the state in response to a deluge of election deniers who have repeatedly claimed the 2020 presidential election was sto len. VOTERS, Let’s Take A Stand and Make Our Pub lic Comments THROUGH OUR VOTES! In the mean time, call Governor Kemp at 404-656-1776. The 40 days are still open. Let’s Voice Our Opinions. Should he PASS or VETO these bills? Be ENGAGED; Be an ACTIVE VOTER; Voice Your OPINION! Do Not be Discouraged or Become Ap athetic. Your Vote Counts! My Vote Counts! Every Vote Counts! “Bad officials are elected by good Citizens who do not vote.” (George Jean Na than) LET’S BE THE GOOD CITIZENS! ★ ★★★★ VOTE ★ ★★★★ Savannah State University Opens Campus to Prospective Students (SSU) Interim President Cynthia Alexander poses with prospective students who visited SSU on Open Campus Day on April 6,2024 Savannah State University Savannah State Uni versity (SSU) recently invited prospective students and their families to explore the campus and learn about the university’s academic programs, campus life, and opportunities for per sonal and professional growth during their Open Campus Day. “We were thrilled to welcome prospective students and their families to our Open Campus Day and to showcase all that Savannah State Uni versity has to offer,” said SSU Interim President Cynthia Al exander. “At SSU, we are com mitted to providing a transfor mative educational experience that prepares students for suc cess in their academic and pro fessional endeavors, and we always look forward to sharing our vibrant campus community with our visitors.” Hundreds of visitors opted to get a firsthand glimpse into life at Savannah State Uni versity. Attendees took guid ed tours of the campus led by knowledgeable student am bassadors, showcasing SSU’s state-of-the-art facilities, his toric landmarks, and beautiful surroundings. Visitors also at tended informational sessions and presentations on academic programs, admissions require ments, financial aid oppor tunities, and student support services, to learn about the diverse educational pathways available at SSU. In addition, faculty members, staff, and current students shared their experiences, answered ques tions, and provided valuable guidance and advice. “I really enjoyed meeting the prospective stu dents and their families,” Alex ander said. “I hope to see many of them return in the fall to be gin their educational journeys at SSU.” PUBLIC NOTICE Request for Proposal *2024-0025 Ground transportation Management System The Savannah Airport Commission hereby invites proposers for the submission of sealed bids for: RFP #2024-0025 - Ground Transportation Management System Solicitation Opening Date - Thursday, April I!, 2024 Solicitation Closing Date - Wednesday, May 1 5, 2024 RFP Documents can be found on the Savannah Airport Commission's Website at https://savaimahairport.coni/ business/airport-business/notice-to-bidders/ under the Notice to ladders Tab. Responses must be sealed and relumed to the Savannah Airport Commission: Attention: Christy Dixon. 400 Airways Avenue, Savannah, GA 31408 (by mail), or at the said address located in the Administrative Area (3rd Floor) of the Airport no later than close of business (5:00 pm) on May 15, 2024. All bids must be plainly marked with the corresponding bid number and name on the outside of the envelope. The Savannah Airport Commission reserves the right to reject any and all bids and waive informa lilies and irregularities in the bids reccived- PUBLIC NOTICE Request for Quotation #2024-0026 (6) 2-Position Gate I’cidiums with Inserts The Savannah Airport Commission hereby invites the submission of sealed bids for: RFQ #21)24-0026- (6) 2-Posiiinn Gate Podiums with Inserts Solicitation Opening — Thursday, April ! 1.2024 Solicitation Closing. - Wednesday, May 15, 2024 RFQ Documents can be found on the Savannah Airport Commission's Website at https://savannahairport.com/ business/airport-busincss/notice-to-bidders/ under the Notice to Bidders Tab. Responses must be sealed and returned to the Savannah Airport Commission: Attention: Christy Dixon, 400 Airways Avenue, Savannah, GA 3I40R (by mail), or at [he said address located in the Administrative Area (3rd Floor) of the Airport no later than close of business (5:0(1 pm) on May 15, 2024. AH bids must be plainly marked with the corresponding bid number and name on the outside of the envelope. The Savannah Airport Commission reserves the right to reject any and all bids and waive informalities and irregularities in the bids received- UNITED WE IMPROVE LIVES Through the United Way Community Fund, Your ONE gift supports ALL this! United Way of the Co?sta United Way Please Give Today! SCAN HERE! uwce.org 0 I Empire I Proudly Supported By &abamta) CttbUtU •hiM
