WSB: Early voting kicks off: enthusiastic metro Atlanta voters face long lines and machine malfunctions

Tyisha Fernandes of WSB reports on malfunctioning voting machines that have affected some polling stations during early voting in Cobb county.

Early voting kicked off with a bang in metro Atlanta, drawing long lines of eager voters across the area. In many precincts, such as one in Canton, the wait was bumper-to-bumper just to get to the voting precinct.

The enthusiasm has translated to impressive turnout numbers.

By the end of the day, over 251,000 ballots had been cast, according to the Secretary of State’s office.

While some locations, like DeKalb County, experienced smooth voting, others faced challenges.

In Cobb County, voting machines malfunctioned, causing prolonged wait times. However, voters remained undeterred.

Read more at WSB.