Voters can now choose who assists them at polls in local, state elections in Georgia - Gainesville Times

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Voters can now choose who assists them at polls in local, state elections in Georgia

Voters make their way through the line during early voting Wednesday, Oct. 24, 2018, at the Hall County Government Center. - photo by Austin Steele

10252018 ELECTION 002.JPG — Voters make their way through the line during early voting Wednesday, Oct. 24, 2018, at the Hall County Government Center. - photo by Austin Steele

A federal judge signed an order Thursday deciding that in future elections in Georgia, voters who need assistance can be helped by any person of their choice, other than their employer or union.