Local businesses reward voters with discounts and treats

The League of Women Voters of Coastal Georgia and 9to5 Georgia have arranged for local businesses to give incentives for voting in the midterm elections on Nov. 6. Some businesses also are offering incentives during the Early Voting period as well, which began Oct. 15. All customers have to do is vote and wear their “I Voted” Georgia Peach stickers when they visit their local stores and businesses.

On Election Day, Nov. 6, Duck Donuts will offer 99 cent coffee and a free basic donut. Voters are guaranteed a free 22 oz. iced tea at all five Savannah Bojangles locations. Sentient Bean, The Coffee Fox and Henny Penny will discount 10 percent off all drinks. Ben and Jerry’s will hand out a free scoop of ice cream and Leopold’s Ice Cream will upgrade a single scoop to a double. Blowin’ Smoke and B. Matthews and complementary peach-themed dessert or drink.

The businesses that have already began to offer rewards to early voters are Civvies and Starlandia, who are offering 10 percent off each purchase, and The Book Lady, which is offering 20 percent off one regular stock used book.

Other businesses may be added in the meantime, so customers should look for the poster with the League and 9to5 logos in the window of local merchants.

The League of Women Voters is nonpartisan and membership open to men and women of all ages. Cuffy Sullivan, president of the League of Women Voters Coastal Chapter, said, “Voting is our responsibility and privilege as citizens but a little ‘thank you’ never hurts. The League is thrilled that local businesses are stepping up to encourage people to vote.”

The League’s partner, 9to5, is one of the largest, most respected national membership organizations of working women in the U.S., dedicated to putting working women’s issues on the public agenda.

For more information, visit The League of Women Voters website.