For the first time in 40 years, Georgia will not get any new congressional seats based on the latest federal census count. As a result, political power could shift in some Georgia counties when Georgia lawmakers begin redistricting later this year.
The Urban League is hosting a series of one-hour town hall meetings beginning this week to help people understand the impact of redistricting. The first town hall will be in Atlanta at 6 p.m. on Thursday and also broadcast virtually. Panelists and attendees will discuss the impact a political power shift could have on people’s everyday lives and how each citizen can get involved to influence these processes.
