evidence: Why can’t I get a bottle of water when I vote in Georgia? [...] Georgia’s gotten a lot of bad press over of its voting rules; even comedian Larry David got in on the fun during a recent episode of "Curb Your Enthusiasm." The flubhub is all about this: Georgia elections officials don’t want anyone affiliated with a political organization to hand out food and beverages to voters in line outside a polling place. They’re worried about influencing how you vote. The Georgia law simply makes it a misdemeanor to give away food or water within 150 feet of the outer edge of a polling place or within 25 feet of any voter in line. Violations are punishable by up to a year in jail and a $1,000 fine. While people other than poll workers can give away food or water, they have to adhere to these boundaries to avoid breaking the law.