The Atlanta Hawks have committed their arena as an early voting site for Georgia's upcoming elections. The basketball team is challenging others in the NBA to become civically involved ahead of November.
lead to accusations of voter suppression and investigations by both Democrats and Republicans.
The 700,000-square-foot facility holds 16,000 people for basketball games and up to 21,000 for concerts but will be configured to hold hundreds of ballot-marking devices spaced throughout the arena floor, and officials promised social-distancing protocols would be followed to keep voters safe.in arenas and convention centers that mostly operated smoothly, allowing voters enough space to keep a distance from others.
The Hawks' announcement comes as political activism is sweeping the worlds of sports and entertainment.that he is starting a voting rights-focused group with other prominent Black athletes and entertainers. The Hawks' players will also feature in social media advertisements and other initiatives to encourage Fulton County residents to take advantage of early voting options and avoid longer lines on Election Day.
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