Voter turnout in Sharpsburg Georgia is extremely heavy.

By
Real Estate Broker/Owner with Richard Weisser Realty

High voter turnout in Sharpsburg Georgia led to long lines for the November General Elections.The voter turnout at the A.O. Bridges Community Center in Sharpsburg was extremely heavy in Tuesday's general election! Area voters filled parking lots and grassy area throughout the city and queued up to wait for an opportunity to cast their ballots.

The long wait was mitigated by the glory of a gorgeous fall day, with bright warm sunshine dancing off of the beautifully colored leaves. The crowd was patient and orderly.

Other area voting precincts also reported much higher than average voter turnout. The interest of the electorate in this election is being demonstrated throughout Georgia as well. The polls are open until 7:00 P.M. and anyone in line at that time will be allowed to vote.

Voting is a privilege. Be sure to take advantage of this opportunity to have a say in the future of America.

Long line of people waiting to vote in Sharpsburg Georgia

Voters in line at the Bridges Community Center in Sharpsburg GA

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Comments (28)

Mike Saunders
Lanier Partners - Athens, GA

Richard - my wife went around 10:30 this morning and it also only took her about 5 minutes.

Nov 04, 2008 07:37 AM
Richard Weisser
Richard Weisser Realty - Newnan, GA
Richard Weisser Retired Real Estate Professional

Richard I...

I was nervous enough just taking photos! Some people were looking at me very funny.

Susan...

I may just chill tonight, but who knows? THX

Darrell...

I think the line in Sharpsburg was moving pretty fast, as they have about 20 machines in there!

Chris Ann...

I think that maybe my area was an anomoly? Could be.

Mike...

I guess that you just live in an apathetic area! lol

Nov 04, 2008 07:54 AM
David Holzmann
Holzmann & Associates - Mountain View, CA

My wife and I walked to our polling place here in Silicon Valley (CA) at about 11:30am today, to try to help alleviate any traffic and parking issues, and also to get some exercise. :-)  Turned out that the exercise was the only thing really needed.  The voters were outnumbered by poll volunteers by about a 3 to 1 ratio.  I think it may be due to so many participating in early mail-in voting.

Nov 04, 2008 07:58 AM
David Holzmann
Holzmann & Associates - Mountain View, CA

Official Notice: Due to long lines at polling places, those voting strictly along party line, race, and/or gender are being asked to help relieve the congestion, spend a little time tonight studying the issues, and vote on Wednesday.

Nov 04, 2008 08:10 AM
Mike Saunders
Lanier Partners - Athens, GA

Richard - Apathetic - this is a college town, with a lot of beer.

Beer?

Vote?

Beer?

Vote?

BEER!

Nov 04, 2008 08:12 AM
Gary Woltal
Keller Williams Realty - Flower Mound, TX
Assoc. Broker Realtor SFR Dallas Ft. Worth

Richard, glad you had a good turnout. The fall foliage looks beautiful.

Nov 04, 2008 08:39 AM
April Hayden-Munson
Brookfield, WI
Brookfield Wisconsin Real Estate

Richard - Glad you had a nice day!

Nov 04, 2008 09:08 AM
Melody Botting
Broker Associate PenFed Realty - San Antonio, TX
You Deserve The Best

I voted this morning.  I honestly could not make a decision until I was in the booth.  I am still feeling queasy about it.  This is the first time I wasn't absolutely sure who I thought should be 'my President'.

Nov 04, 2008 09:24 AM
Richard Weisser
Richard Weisser Realty - Newnan, GA
Richard Weisser Retired Real Estate Professional

David...

We had early voting here and people waited every day. I wonder why we seem to be so overcrowded here?

Mike...

But that would involve advanced planning, no be sold before the polls close in GA! lol

Gary...

We take the privilege seriously here in Coweta County!

April...

It was beautiful!

Mel...

Well it's YOUR choice and nobody else can tell you what to do!

Nov 04, 2008 09:30 AM
William Feela
WHISPERING PINES REALTY - North Branch, MN
Realtor, Whispering Pines Realty 651-674-5999 No.

I am hearing about 1+ hour wait in some areas.  This is going to be interesting!

Nov 04, 2008 09:51 AM
JL Boney, III
Coldwell Banker - Columbia, SC
Columbia, SC Real Estate

I waited in the rain for an hour only to wait three more hours to vote once inside. All and all not a bad day to be able to throw in my 2 cents.

Nov 04, 2008 09:52 AM
Tammy Lankford,
Lane Realty Eatonton, GA Lake Sinclair, Milledgeville, 706-485-9668 - Eatonton, GA
Broker GA Lake Sinclair/Eatonton/Milledgeville

I did not have any line in Putnam County.  But we had a lot of booths and a LOT of people voted early this year.

Nov 04, 2008 10:38 AM
Richard Weisser
Richard Weisser Realty - Newnan, GA
Richard Weisser Retired Real Estate Professional

Bill...

It's worth the wait!

JL...

Good for you. You have to exercise the privilege at all cost!

Tammy...

We had a lot of booths and a lot of early voters, but still a lot of ballots to be cast!

Nov 04, 2008 10:45 AM
Sheila Moran
RE/MAX Access (Garden Ridge, San Antonio, New Braunfels) - New Braunfels, TX
SanAntonioSheila.com, RE/MAX Access, 210-32

Richard,

I won't comment about the people standing in line!

I early voted before I had to fight the traffic!

But, I will say something about that beautiful photo you shot!  Awesome!

Nov 04, 2008 11:09 AM
Cameron Wilson
Labrum Real Estate - Murrieta, CA
The Short Guy - Murrieta,Temecula,Menifee Californ

The turnout in California was the biggest in history. This election is monumental and it's great to see so many people excersise their right to vote.

Nov 04, 2008 11:27 AM
Ann Hayden 636-399-7544
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Select Properties-St. Louis Missouri - Chesterfield, MO
SelectAnn.com

Richard,

The turnout here is Missouri was high also.  We shall soon know the results.

Ann

Nov 04, 2008 01:41 PM
Richard Weisser
Richard Weisser Realty - Newnan, GA
Richard Weisser Retired Real Estate Professional

Sheila...

LOL I guess I can even make a boring line look good!

Cameron...

It is a wonderful thing to see!

Ann...

And then we can all move forward!

Nov 04, 2008 02:07 PM
Don Rogers
Keller Williams Realty Chesterfield - O'Fallon, MO
Realtor, Broker, CDPE, GRI, OnullFallon MO & St Charles County MO homes

Richard,

We had a beautiful day here too.  I got out and tried to beat the rush and was in line at 5:45am and when they opened the doors I was like #62 to vote.  Some of those folks must have gotten there before the poll workers.

Nov 04, 2008 09:42 PM
Nancy Larson
I am a licensed referral agent in NJ - Hutchinson Island, FL

Now, it is over. Yet we have yet to begin. Let's pray for guidance as Obama selects his key people around him.

Nov 04, 2008 11:46 PM
Ann Hayden 636-399-7544
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Select Properties-St. Louis Missouri - Chesterfield, MO
SelectAnn.com

Richard,

Moving forward is a good idea....

Ann

Nov 05, 2008 11:52 AM

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