Black Voters Matter mobilizes across Georgia ahead of midterms

AMERICUS, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - Black Voters Matter and its state and local partners are making a final push to mobilize Georgia voters two days before the midterm elections.The push began Saturday, Oct. 31, as part of the We Got Us campaign and bus tour. Black Voters Matter (BVM) said the activations are designed to energize and empower voters in rural towns and cities from Valdosta to Savannah and Albany to Atlanta. The group said it also wants to remind voters they have the power to decide what happens next for their families and communities.Election Day readiness activations include community canvassing, rallies, caravans, a block party and high-visibility engagement, BVM said.On Sunday, organizers and volunteers stopped in Americus to go door to door and encourage people to vote. Young and old volunteers were in neighborhoods talking to residents and helping them get ready for Election Day.Americus Mayor Travis Rush said, “Today, our young kids are out, our senior leaders are out in t