Why Vote: Modern and Historical Reasons to Vote Discussion

Why vote?
Do you feel voiceless? Do you want to have a voice? You can change that by doing one simple action. That is voting. Think for a minute about funding for local public programs and services such as schools, police departments, hospitals, etc. Who decides that? Who decides on the police chief? Who decides on the Board of Education members and the Superintendent? Educate yourself now if you have not been doing so already. You can start by attending the Importance of Voting workshop and panel discussion. 

Why Attend? 

• To learn what power your vote has
• To learn about the history of voting and how it has changed today
• ​Gain important information for polling dates and locations

Dates and Time 
Date: July 23, 2020
Time: 6:00-7:30 PM
Location: Sweetwater Park, Thomson, GA
*Virtual access will be provided through our Youtube Channel

Panelists: 
Michael Webb Jr............................................................THS ‘19 Alumni, Georgia Southern University ‘23
Charles Osborne...........................................................THS ‘17 Alumni, Mercer University ‘20
Devin Pinkston...............................................................THS ‘18, Alumni, Morehouse College ‘21

Target Audience

• Primarily: High school students and those under 30 years old (workshops are geared towards that age group) 
• Welcomed: All who come!