Instead of standing in line this election day, we voted early. And while casting our votes, Dahlonega and Beyond learned a thing or two or in this case, six:
- Don't tell the poll worker that you plan to Vote early. Vote often. While that is the general consensus of some states (one of which we used to live in), Vote early. Vote often is NOT acceptable in Lumpkin. It's also a statement that can you get booted from the polling center.
- The Sunday wine and beer sales option was, indeed, on the ballot.
- Voting in Lumpkin is high tech. First, they scan in your driver's license to ensure that you are who you say you are, all the verification is done via computer, and you use a computer card and computer to cast your vote.
- You'll be voting on more than a choice for U.S. President. We were surprised to find an amendment on the ballot for contracts and purchasing goods in Ga. Guess we should have done our homework better on the 'extras' we were going to be asked to vote on.
- Write-ins are an option. One of us voted a straight ballot, and the other (always the rebel) was more selective, voting on each office, and, in some cases, casting a Write-in vote.
- No political signs lined the sidewalk outside the voting center, unlike at previous elections. Guess the Obama and Romney campaigns felt that by the time you reached the polls, you had your mind made up. (And besides Lumpkin is not exactly a land of undecideds.)
Voting is one of the best parts of being an American citizen. It's a citizen's duty and a privilege. Plus, in Georgia, you also get a fancy orange
I'm a Georgia Voter sticker. One thing is for sure, we'll be seeing a lot more of those stickers in coming days.
