The Atlanta Hawks announced that their stadium, State Farm Arena, would become Georgia's largest-ever voting center. The basketball team also challenged other franchises to follow suit before the presidential election.
On Monday, the team announced that their stadium, State Farm Arena, would become Georgia's largest-ever voting center. The basketball team also challenged other franchises to follow suit before the presidential election. This decision follows a chaotic June 9 primary that saw long lines, voting machine issues, and accusations of voter suppression in the state. "We always felt we were a community and civic asset.
— Steve Koonin June 29, 2020 To provide greater accessibility to voting, the Hawks Foundation will also provide free parking, with more than 1,500 parking spaces around the arena.Steve Koonin, CEO of the Hawks, tweeted:"Let your voice be heard..get out to vote. We look forward to welcoming Fulton County voters to State Farm Arena."The polling center will be open for the primary runoff election on August 11 and early voting for the general election scheduled for November 3.
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