Georgia’s DeKalb County will get a $2 million grant from a nonprofit to help with election expenses through 2024. That doesn't amount to a 'takeover' of the elections office, contrary to claims on Facebook.
states that the grant is to"cover certain expenses associated with planning and operationalizing safe and secure election administration infrastructure."states that it was seeking an"increase in operating budget, and upgrade & enhancements" of facilities.
DeKalb County Commissioner Ted Terry told PolitiFact that he would like the money to be used to launch a civic engagement office focused on voter education and communications on how and where to vote.
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