Greater Georgia, a nonprofit focused on voter engagement in the state, announced that it will begin voter registration for individuals in Atlanta who have been impacted by inflation.
The registration drive will center around gas stations in the area, as drivers across the country have felt the weight of record-high gas prices. In addition to gas stations, the group will target grocery stores and gun stores.
“Georgia families are running on fumes and cannot afford more of the reckless Washington spending that is draining their wallets on everyday purchases like gas and groceries. That’s where Greater Georgia comes in, making sure that everyone knows their vote is their voice,” said Greater Georgia Chairwoman and former U.S. Senator Kelly Loeffler. “Our latest effort will empower Georgia consumers who are feeling the pain of the Left’s failed agenda – and encourage them to vote for conservative leaders. We’re on the ground engaging with Georgia consumers on the facts: the only way we stop runaway inflation, and get on the road to recovery, is by making our voices heard in May and November.”
Inflation has dramatically hit the Atlanta area. Gas prices are up more than $1.00 per gallon, according to the American Automobile Association. Furthermore, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics calculated a 9.6 percent increase for meat and eggs and 5 percent more for produce.
Over the past months, Republicans have placed an emphasis on recruiting supporters at gas stations, arguing President Joe Biden’s policies played a role in the spike.
“Under Joe Biden, families are paying more for gas than ever before,” RNC Chairwoman Ronna McDaniel told Fox News in a statement. “After killing American energy independence, Biden is turning to our adversaries abroad for America’s energy needs. American families are feeling the pain at the pump, and Biden and the Democrats do not care and are making it worse.”
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Cooper Moran is a reporter for The Georgia Star News and The Star News Network. Email tips to [email protected].
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