DECATUR, Ga.—DeKalb County Voter Registration and Elections (DeKalb VRE) is urging voters to prepare to vote in the upcoming General Election.
While advance voting begins in October, there are several important actions voters can take now to ensure they are ready to vote.
Here’s some helpful tips for DeKalb County voters:
- If you haven’t already, register to vote at https://mvp.sos.ga.gov/s/. The voter registration deadline is Monday, Oct. 7.
- Double-check your voter status to ensure you are “active”: www.mvp.sos.ga.gov/MVP/mvp.do. While voters listed as “inactive” can still cast a ballot this election, it’s easy to update your status to “active” online or by contacting DeKalb VRE at 404-298-4020.
- Make a plan to vote. Advance voting begins Oct.15 and Election Day is Nov. 5.
- If you’re planning on voting absentee and wish to use a drop box at select advance voting locations, visit www.dekalbvotes.com for announcements on locations and hours.
“It’s important that all DeKalb voters know and verify their voter status and take action if they have not voted in several years,” said Keisha Smith, executive director of DeKalb VRE. “Registering to vote and verifying your voter status are simple and easy steps, but it’s important to double check to ensure a smooth voting experience on Election Day. Be mindful that an inactive status does not prohibit voters from casting a ballot. However, we strongly encourage each active and eligible voter to double check their voter status and Election Day precinct on the Georgia Secretary of State’s My Voter Page as soon as possible.”
Advance voting in DeKalb begins Tuesday, Oct.15 through Friday, Nov. 1, Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. – 7 p.m. Saturday voting is available Oct. 19 and Oct. 26 from 9 a.m. – 7 p.m. and Sunday voting is available Oct. 20 and Oct. 27, from noon – 5 p.m.
- Berean Christian Church
2201 Young Road
Stone Mountain, GA 30088
- Bessie Branham Recreation Center
2051 Delano Drive, NE
Atlanta, GA 30317
- Beulah Missionary Baptist Church
2340 Clifton Springs Road
Decatur, GA 30034
- Briarwood Recreation Center
2235 Briarwood Way, NE
Brookhaven, GA 30319
- Clarkston Library
951 N. Indian Creek Drive
Clarkston, GA 30021
- County Line-Ellenwood Library
4331 River Road
Ellenwood, GA 30294
- DeKalb Voter Registration & Elections Office
4380 Memorial Drive, Suite 500
Decatur, GA 30032
- Dunwoody Library
5339 Chamblee Dunwoody Road
Dunwoody, GA 30338
- Emory University
1599 Clifton Road
Atlanta, GA 30322
- Greater Piney Grove Church
1879 Glenwood Avenue, SE
Atlanta, GA 30316
- Hairston Crossing Library
4911 Redan Road
Stone Mountain, GA 30088
- Lynwood Recreation Center
3360 Osborne Road, NE
Brookhaven, GA 30319
- New Bethel A.M.E. Church
8350 Rockbridge Road, SW
Lithonia, GA 30058
- New Life Community Alliance
3592 Flat Shoals Road
Decatur, GA 30034
- North DeKalb Senior Center
3393 Malone Drive
Chamblee, GA 30341
- Salem-Panola Library
5137 Salem Road
Lithonia, GA 30038
- Stonecrest (former Sam’s Club)
2994 Turner Hill Road
Stonecrest, GA 30038
- Tucker-Reid H. Cofer Library
5234 Lavista Road
Tucker, GA 30084
- Wesley Chapel-William C. Brown Library
2861 Wesley Chapel Road
Decatur, GA 30034
Drop box locations will be announced soon. For any additional questions and voter updates and reminders, visit www.DeKalbVotes.com or call DeKalb County Voter Registration and Elections at (404) 298-4020.