MEDIA ADVISORY
September 7, 2022
MARTA TO HOST NATIONAL VOTER REGISTRATION DAY EVENT
Civic Organizations Encouraged to Participate in Non-Partisan
Voter Registration Effort
ATLANTA - The Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid
Transit Authority (MARTA) is encouraging local non-profit organizations to
participate in National Voter Registration Day 2022 on Tuesday, Sept. 20,
from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. at Five Points, College Park, H.E. Holmes, Lindbergh
Center, Doraville, Kensington, and North Springs stations.
National Voter Registration Day is
celebrated every September by thousands of volunteers, organizations, and
businesses around the country. For 13 years, MARTA has joined community partners
to expand civic engagement opportunities and encourage voter registration and
election participation.
Organizations or agencies interested in
participating this year should contact MARTA Sr. Public Engagement Officer Toni
Thornton at tthornton@itsmarta.com. While organizations from across the state
may register, please remember the event is non-partisan and activities must not
endorse any campaign or candidate.
WHAT:
National Voter Registration Day event
WHEN:
Tuesday, Sept. 20
2 p.m. to 6 p.m.
WHERE:
Five Points, College Park, H.E. Holmes, Lindbergh Center, Doraville,
Kensington & North Springs
Those interested in registering to vote
during the event must bring a state identification card or state-issued
driver’s license or be prepared to give the last four digits of your social
security number. This information will be shared again as the event date
approaches.
Click here to view flyer.
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