And they say Cheers is where everyone knows your name ... Wedowee 7:45

The only thing missing from the Mayberryesque polling place was Barney Fife standing guard at the door.
Everyone who came or left the Wedowee City Hall polling place on North Main Street (U.S. 431) greeted the poll workers by name.
The list of 27 forms of identification on the door hardly seemed necessary ... and in some cases it wasn't.
When a middle aged couple came in to vote, the wife forgot her ID. The husband's ID and the fact that everyone in the room had known the woman for years sufficed.
"If all that (27 forms of ID) then having at least 2 people in here vouch for you will do," said one poll worker.
The inspector here said that the morning had been busy and there would be lines at lunchtime. He said he was afraid that the rain would keep people home.
He said that while it did seem pointless to check the IDs of people he has known for years, most voters understand it is the law and don't mind.

To go with Bob's idea earlier, the 20-something drive-thru window attendant at Jack's here in Wedowee said she wasn't going to vote. I asked her why and she said "I just don't. Never have."

A few concerns about the polling place.


The signs are awfully close to the polling place. These signs are just across a narrow street from the front door. Also, the yellow building in the background is the Republican Headquarters and its windows are loaded with signs. What are the rules about signs? I should have looked that up ahead of time.

If you see anyother signs that may be too close, let me know. Now I am off to Hollis Crossroads, which makes Wedowee seem like a big city. Feel free to comment below.
Is anyone else seeing signs too close?

-Andy Johns
770-315-3277