HENRY COUNTY, Ga. — We heard words like “smooth,” “easy,” and “not a problem” when we checked in at voting precincts across the south metro area.
So many voters were surprised there were no lines and no issues with the equipment.
The massive numbers we saw during early voting are getting credit for the lack of long lines.
“It just kept getting away from me. But I made sure to leave early so I could get this in today.” That’s what voter Venea Moore told Channel 2’s Tom Jones about why she didn’t vote early.
When she arrived at Suder Elementary in Clayton County on Election Day to cast her ballot, she thought she’d be met by long lines.
She was amazed there were no lines, and voting was a breeze.
“It was. It was nice. It was easy.”
Voters at the Merle Manders Conference Center in Henry County also described the voting experience as easy. A breeze.
“I expected a long line. No line,” a voter said. “We were the only ones in there. It was great.”
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That may be because so many people came out and voted early. We saw long lines at Merle Manders a week ago. What a difference a week makes.
Over in Clayton, the massive early voting numbers are getting credit for the smooth process.
“Approximately 68,000 people have voted early, which is great,” county spokeswoman Valerie Fuller explained.
We saw a steady stream of people arriving to vote in both counties.
“Making sure she gets up here to the polls,” one man said while escorting his daughter into a precinct.
We also talked to 23-year-old Nehemiah Ross. He was very excited about voting. He explained why.
“First time. Let me put it on. I voted,” he said while putting on his “I secured my vote” sticker.
Ross is voting for the first time because he says it’s time for a change.
He says he expected long lines.
“I did. I did. But I’m still glad I came. Even if it was, I still would have stayed all the way through.”
The lines could pick up after 5 p.m. as people start getting off work.
The polls close at 7 p.m. But if you are in line at 7, you can still vote.