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Gil Freeman @gilforgeorgia.bsky.social · 3h

Democrats that stay home elect republicans. These are my pics for the November 4th Election. #StoneMountain #CityCouncil #PSC

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Gil Freeman @gilforgeorgia.bsky.social · 21h

Ever wonder why Stone Mountain doesn’t have runoff elections?

Local power brokers changed the rules — our city elects officials by plurality, not majority.

It’s a system that protects conservative control even though they’re outnumbered.

Voters are given the illusion of voting for change.

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Gil Freeman @gilforgeorgia.bsky.social · 1d

Gentrification isn’t just about rising property values. It’s about reshaping who belongs — and using police power to enforce that change.

When long-time residents become “suspicious,” and public spaces become “private investments,” policing shifts from protection to control. #fafo #copcity

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Gil Freeman @gilforgeorgia.bsky.social · 7d

⏰Weekend Early voting ends in 1 hour.

📢 Stone Mountain — Make a Plan to Vote! 🗳️

Only 160 people have voted so far out of about 4,200 voters. That's less than 4% of voters.

✅ Bring a friend — every vote counts

Your voice. Your community. Your vote matters!
www.dekalbcountyga.gov/voter-regist...

Gil Freeman @gilforgeorgia.bsky.social · 16d

Leadership should serve people — not protect insiders.
I believe in open doors, open meetings, and open books. Because your vote and your tax dollars belong to you — not to hidden influencers.
www.dekalbcountyga.gov/voter-regist...

Gil Freeman @gilforgeorgia.bsky.social · 19d

The Georgia State Election Board will be conducting a meeting on Wednesday, October 22, 2025, at 9:00 A.M. The meeting will take place in Room 307, at the Coverdell Legislative Office Building (CLOB) in Atlanta.
YouTube channel:
www.youtube.com/@GAStateElec...
Information: sos.ga.gov/state-electi...

Gil Freeman @gilforgeorgia.bsky.social · 19d

So few people voted in recent elections, at least two Republican-aligned candidates are on the Stone Mountain City Council.

Local elections decide
📍 How your taxes are spent
🏘️ Who controls zoning and development
🚓 How policing and youth programs are handled
🌳 Whether our greenspaces are protected

Gil Freeman @gilforgeorgia.bsky.social · Oct 1

Early Voting is coming soon... Need additional information about early voting? dekalbvotes.com peachvote.com Iwillvote.com

#goodtrouble #necessarytrouble #trueblue #blueteam #stonemountain #citycouncil

Gil Freeman @gilforgeorgia.bsky.social · Sep 27

If you are silent/neutral in small matters of injustice, you cannot be trusted with large matters.
#teamblue #blueteam #stonemountain

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Gil Freeman @gilfreeman.com · Jul 15

🚨 Last chance to vote in the runoff!
VOTE @peterhubbardga.bsky.social! 🗳️

✅ Clean energy expert
✅ Not fooled by political antics

📍 NEW location (NOT Champions Middle School):
Georgia Military College
5325 Manor Dr, Stone Mountain
(Next to Sue Kellogg Library)

🕖 7AM – 7PM
📅 Tues, July 15, 2025

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Sarah Taber @sarahtaber.bsky.social · Jul 13

Ex-farm worker here.

We need to talk about this whole "But a living wage for farm workers would spike the cost of food!" thing.

Not true AT ALL.

Y'all don't understand how fast experienced farm workers are.

The average tomato picker pulls 650lbs per hour.

At $20/hr, that's $0.03/lb for labor.

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Collaboration, Consensus, Compromise, and Capitulation @colconcomcap.bsky.social · Jul 10

If voting didn't make a difference and both parties were the same, one party wouldn't actively try to re-write the rules to rig things in their favor.

Marc Elias @marcelias.bsky.social · Jul 9

🚨BREAKING: The Texas Legislature will redraw its congressional maps beginning this summer, after Gov. Greg Abbott (R) announced he added mid-decade redistricting to the state’s upcoming special session agenda.
www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...

Texas Plans Mid-Decade Redistricting After Pressure from White House

Read more here.

www.democracydocket.com

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Collaboration, Consensus, Compromise, and Capitulation @colconcomcap.bsky.social · Jun 28

Nazitown USA: An American Experience
www.pbs.org/wgbh/america...

Nazi Town, USA | American Experience | PBS

Nazi Town, USA tells the unknown story of the German American Bund, a 1930s pro-Nazi group with chapters in suburbs and big cities across the country. Many believe the Bund represented a real threat o...

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Gil Freeman @gilforgeorgia.bsky.social · Jun 15

Today, we celebrate dads—present, loving, and strong.

But we also remember those who are no longer with us...

#FathersDay #FamilyLawReform #ParentalAlienation #attachmentpathology #childpsychologicalabuse #GoneTooSoon #FathersMatter

Attachment Pathology Dynamics @attachmentpathology.com · Jun 15

To the dads who were pushed out, worn down, or alienated from their children—we see you. We honor your love. We speak your name.

🕯️This Father’s Day, we remember with love.
#FamilyLawReform #ParentalAlienation #attachmentpathology #childpsychologicalabuse #GoneTooSoon
www.youtube.com/watch?v=9ave...

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Gil Freeman @gilforgeorgia.bsky.social · Jun 10

Some people know who they are... but they don't want you to know. Don't be fooled.

Gil Freeman @gilforgeorgia.bsky.social · Jun 10

On Tuesday, June 17th, the millage rate will be set. Will Council Members vote for the roll back rate or will they vote to raise your taxes?

Gil Freeman @gilforgeorgia.bsky.social · Jun 9

@luriedanielfavors.bsky.social puts a foot up 50+ rappers @$$e$.
www.youtube.com/live/WfWDtWw...

Job Corps Cuts Are Devastating & It All Could've Been Avoided at the Voting Booth

YouTube video by Lurie Daniel Favors

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Collaboration, Consensus, Compromise, and Capitulation @colconcomcap.bsky.social · Jun 7

If the goal was to stop "illegal imigration" the answer is simple. Stop hiring them and arrest anyone who does.

If we invest in improvements to their countries it would be much cheaper than the money spent incarcerating them.

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Raider @iwillnotbesilenced.bsky.social · Jun 1

"If what you're doing is legitimate and lawful, why do you need to cover your face?”

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Gil Freeman @gilforgeorgia.bsky.social · May 30

@claycane.bsky.social
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Oscarville, Georgia/ Lake Lanier

Surviving Lake Lanier (A Lake Lanier Docuseries) | Teaser Trailer

YouTube video by Scary Hours Productions

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Gil Freeman @gilforgeorgia.bsky.social · May 30

@luriedanielfavors.bsky.social @karenhunter.bsky.social

www.instagram.com/survivinglak...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=JXxR...
Oscarville, Georgia/ Lake Lanier

Surviving Lake Lanier (A Lake Lanier Docuseries) | Teaser Trailer

YouTube video by Scary Hours Productions

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Gil Freeman @gilfreeman.com · May 29

Don't ever fool yourself into believing local government is nonpartisan...
2023:
“People have a right to know who they’re voting for,” said Betsy Kramer, a Republican Party volunteer who is backing Skinner in Johns Creek... “I’m not voting for a Democrat,” Kramer said...
fox59.com/news/nationa...

The Trump era has changed the politics of local elections in Georgia, a pivotal 2024 battleground

JOHNS CREEK, Ga. (AP) — As she accepted an endorsement from a group called Veterans for Trump, Stacy Skinner spoke about how she got into politics because Democrats “were starting to infiltrate on …

fox59.com

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Mike Luckovich @mluckovich.bsky.social · May 29

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Gil Freeman @gilforgeorgia.bsky.social · May 26

For many, the freedoms they fought to secure remained out of reach. We must fiercely guard the freedoms for which they laid down their lives, ensuring the liberties they envisioned endure for generations. Their sacrifice is a charge to us all, a call to vigilance and a pledge to uphold justice.

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Gil Freeman @gilforgeorgia.bsky.social · May 17

What are they afraid of finding out? If these council members were concerned about fraud, why would they vote no to transparency, AGAIN? Were any city employees illegally using bank login credentials that should have been deactivated?
#MAGAmountain #rightwing #coverup?