Georgia Redistricting Alliance

The Georgia Redistricting Alliance is a coalition of non-profit, non-partisan organizations with the

shared goal of ensuring transparency and fairness of the redistricting process in Georgia.

What do I need to know about Redistricting?

Glad you asked! We have complied this most update information about the redistricting process specific to Georgia. Our Redistricting Tool kit includes timeline, resource material, sample questions, and how to be involved in the process.

What Does GRA Stand for?

The Georgia Redistricting Alliance is a coalition of non-profit, non-partisan organizations with the shared goal of ensuring transparency and fairness of the redistricting process in Georgia. Our coalition strives to engage and educate citizens, work in partnership with our elected officials, and submit a fair, balanced map to the Georgia General Assembly.

Standards for Fair and equitable redistricting in Georgia

Ø No plan or district shall be drawn with the intent to favor or disfavor a political party or an incumbent.

Ø Districts shall not be drawn with the intent or result of denying or abridging the equal opportunity of minorities.

Ø Districts shall consist of contiguous territory; and to the extent feasible, districts shall be compact.

Ø Pursuant to the principle of “one person, one vote,” districts shall be as equal in population as possible.

Ø Where feasible, apportionment plans shall make use of existing city, county, and geographical boundaries, and similar communities of interest.

How Can I Get Involved?

How can you affect the process:

1. Being knowledgeable about the process with our handy Redistricting Tool Kit.

2. Attend a public hearing and let your elected officials hear from you!

3. Submit comments to the Redistricting Committee via their website.

4. Write or call your state senator and representative.

5. Speak out to your neighbors, friends, co-workers and community groups about the impact of redistricting.

Wait… What do I say?

The public hearings held jointly by the Senate and House Redistricting Committees is your opportunity to talk about your community. By defining your community to the committee they will have a better understanding of your district when they re-drawn the line. Check out the Redistricting Tool Kit for examples.

Ø What bonds your community – what do you see as the common links in your community?

Ø Where is your community located – what are the boundaries of your community?

Ø Why should the community be kept together – or separate from another area?

When are the public hearings?

Public Hearing scheduled by the joint House & Senate Redistricting Committees:

Date: Monday, May 16, 2011
Time: 5:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m.
Location:       Seney Stovall Chapel
                        201 N. Milledge Avenue
                        Athens, GA 30602

Date: Tuesday, May 17, 2011
Time: 5:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m.
Location:      Augusta State University
                        Jaguar Student Center Ballroom
                        2500 Walton Way
                        Augusta, GA 30904

Date: Wednesday, May 18, 2011
Time: 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Location:       Armstrong State University
                             Armstrong Center
                        13040 Abercorn Street
                        Savannah, GA 31419

Date: Monday, May 23, 2011
Time: 5:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m.
Location:       Albany State University
                             Albany State Auditorium
                        504 College Drive
                        Albany, GA 31705
                        229-430-4600

Date: Tuesday, May 24, 2011
Time: 5:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m.
Location:       Wiregrass Tech. College
                             Brooks Hall Conference Room
                        4089 Val Tech Road
                        Valdosta, GA 31602
                        229-333-2100

Date: Monday, June 6, 2011
Time: 5:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m.
Location:       Columbus Public Library
                        3000 Macon Road
                        Columbus, GA 31906
                        706-243-2669

Date: Tuesday, June 7, 2011
Time: 5:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m.
Location:       Clarence Brown Conference
                              Center
                        5450 State Route 20
                        Carterville, GA 30121
                        770-606-5763

Date: Monday, June 13, 2011
Time: 5:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m.
Location:       Mercer Medical School
                             Auditorium
                        1550 College Street
                        Macon, GA 31207
                        478-301-2542

Date: Tuesday, June 14, 2011
Time: 5:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m.
Location:       Merle Manders Conference
                             Center
                        111 Davis Road
                        Stockbridge, GA 30281
                        770-389-5982

Date: Monday, June 20, 2011
Time: 5:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m.
Location:       Dalton City Hall
                        300 West Waugh Street
                        Dalton, GA 30720
                        706-278-8766

Date: Tuesday, June 21, 2011
Time: 5:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m.
Location:       Brenau University
                             Burd Center for Performing Arts
                        Hosch Theatre
                        500 Washington Street SE
                        Gainesville, GA 30501
                        770-534-6299

Date: Thursday, June 30, 2011
Time: 5:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m.
Location:       Georgia Tech College of Management
                              LeCraw Auditorium
                             800 West Peachtree St. NW, Ste. 100
                             Atlanta, GA 30308

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