DeKalb County changes four voting locations

DeKalb County’s Board of Registration and Elections recently approved changes to four polling locations ahead of the Nov. 2 General Election.

Due to several issues including ongoing construction at previous polling locations, some voters in Chamblee, Doraville and Stonecrest may be assigned a new polling location this election cycle. DeKalb Voter Registration and Election also announced that impacted voters will receive correspondence in the mail with information regarding their new polling location.

Voters who believe they may be impacted by the polling location change can contact DeKalb VRE by visiting DeKalbVotes.com or calling 404-298-4020 or 1-866-DEK-VOTES. On Election Day, DeKalb VRE will have staff stationed at changed polling locations to redirect voters. Signage will also be posted onsite at previous polling locations to alert voters of the change.

Absentee Voter Reminder

DeKalb VRE is reminding voters planning to cast an absentee ballot to request their ballot now for the November 2 General Election.

To request an absentee ballot, DeKalb voters must complete an absentee ballot application, which is available online at DeKalbVotes.com under the Absentee Information tab. A change from the 2020 election period, absentee ballots can be requested no earlier than 78 days and no later than 11 days prior to an election. Proper identification is also required on your absentee ballot request. Absentee ballots can be returned in person or by mail to DeKalb VRE at 4380 Memorial Drive, Suite 300, Decatur, via fax at 404-298-4038 or via email at absenteeballot@dekalbcountga.gov.

For more information, visit DeKalbVotes.com or call 404-298-4020 or 1-866-DEK-VOTES.

Additional Voter Reminders:

• Voters should complete the absentee ballot application and return to DeKalb VRE by mail, fax or email (as attachment)
• The state of Georgia allows absentee voting by mail and in person
• No excuse is required to vote before election day
• Absentee ballots can be requested no earlier than 78 days and no later than 11 days prior to an election
• The 2021 absentee ballot application requires voter to include a driver’s license number, state identification card number or a photocopy of an acceptable identification

Acceptable Identification:

• Any valid state or federal government issued photo ID, including a free voter ID card issued by your county registrar’s office or the Georgia Department of Driver Services
• A Georgia driver’s license, even if expired
• Valid employee photo ID from any branch, department, agency, or entity of the U.S. Government, Georgia, or any county, municipality, board, authority or other entity of this state
• Valid U.S. passport ID
• Valid U.S. military photo ID
• Valid tribal photo ID
• Other acceptable forms of ID include current utility bill, bank statement, government check, paycheck or other government documentation.

Obtain a Georgia Identification Card:

If you do not have one of the six acceptable forms of photo ID, the state of Georgia and DeKalb VRE offer free ID cards.  To receive a voter identification card, voters are encouraged to come by DeKalb VRE offices at 4380 Memorial Dr. Suite 300, Decatur, and must provide:

• A photo identity document or approved non-photo identity document that includes full legal name and date of birth
• Documentation showing the voter’s date of birth
• Evidence that the applicant is a registered voter
• Documentation showing the applicant’s name and residential address

2021 Key Dates to Remember:

NOW                            Request your absentee ballot

Oct. 4                           Last day to register to vote for the General Election

Oct. 12 – Oct. 29           Advance Voting period

Oct. 16                          Saturday Voting for the November Municipal General/Special Election

Oct. 22                         Last day to submit absentee ballot application for the November General                                     Election

Oct. 23                          Saturday Voting for the November Municipal General/Special Election

Nov. 2                          General Election/Special Election Date

Nov. 19                         Last day to submit absentee ballot application for the November General Election Runoff 

Nov. 30                        General Election/Special Election Runoff Date

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