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Secretary of State addresses election security at local forum

By AMBER PERRY amber@appenmedia.com

JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger focused on election security and streamlining the voting process at a legislative update breakfast sponsored by the Johns Creek Chamber of Commerce April 17.

Raffensperger highlighted Georgia’s “secure, verifiable” paper ballot system, lending itself to audit and recount, as well as a photo ID requirement for voting. He also said voter wait times on Election Day must be shorter than one hour.

The event, which drew close to 50 people, was held in the Taylor Lodge at St. Benedict Catholic Church. The crowd included business and government leaders including former Fulton County Commissioner Liz Hausmann, Johns Creek City councilmembers Stacy Skinner, Bob Erramilli and Larry DiBiase as well as Mayor John Bradberry.

Through authorization from the Georgia Assembly, Raffensperger said

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