AUGUSTA, Ga. - About two dozen protesters turned out near Augusta National on Saturday, objecting to Georgia’s new voting law during the third round of the Masters. The group held signs that said “Let Us Vote” and “Protect Georgia Voting Rights,” drawing both jeers and cheers from motorists on busy Washington Road. There were calls to take the Masters from Augusta National, but the club ignored the outcry and its chairman, on the eve of golf’s first major championship in 2021, declined to take a stand on the bill. Georgia played a critical role in the last year’s election, narrowly going for Joe Biden in the presidential race. “It’s important in Georgia that people understand it’s not going away.”___Follow Paul Newberry on Twitter at https://twitter.com/pnewberry1963 His work can be found at https://apnews.com/search/paulnewberryLoading... Loading... Loading... Loading... Loading... Loading...___More AP golf: https://apnews.com/apf-Golf and https://twitter.com/AP_Sports

Source: thestar April 10, 2021 18:00 UTC