DeKalb Early Voting Locations, Hours Released For Fall Elections

DEKALB COUNTY, GA — As DeKalb County residents and Georgians prepare for fall elections, DeKalb County Voter Registration and Elections announced eight early voting locations for the upcoming election that align with Georgia's new voting law.

Early voting runs Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. from Oct. 12-29. Weekend early voting days are scheduled for Oct. 16 and Oct. 23 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Photo identification is required, and there are six forms of accepted IDs, which can be found here.

Additionally, absentee ballot applications are open until Oct. 22, meaning DeKalb residents and all Georgians have until Oct. 22 to request an absentee ballot. Once it arrives, it must be printed, signed and sent back to the county voter registration department via email, fax, mail or in-person drop-off.

“We are pleased to announce our advance voting locations as we continue to work to ensure elections are accessible for all voters,” said Erica Hamilton, DeKalb's voter registration and elections director. “I would like to remind voters that we have both municipal and countywide items on the ballot this year, and it’s important to make a plan to vote. For those planning on voting absentee, please request your ballot now.”

Early voting locations are as follows:

• Bessie Branham Recreation Center, 2051 Delano Drive NE, Atlanta
• Dunwoody Public Library, 5339 Chamblee Dunwoody Road, Dunwoody
• Lynwood Recreation Center, 3360 Osborne Road NE, Brookhaven
• Voter Registration & Elections Office, 4380 Memorial Drive, Suite 300, Decatur
• Tucker-Reid H. Cofer Library, 5234 Lavista Road, Tucker
• Stonecrest Library, 3123 Klondike Road, Stonecrest
• County Line-Ellenwood Library, 4331 River Road, Ellenwood

During the early voting period, registered voters are allowed to vote at any early voting location. On Election Day, voters must vote at their designated precinct, as Georgia's new law prohibits the use of provisional ballots apart from the final two hours of voting in the evening.

"We encourage voters to familiarize themselves with our advance voting locations and hours of operations. If you're voting in person, masks are encouraged and don't forget your photo ID," Hamilton said.

For more information, visit DeKalbVotes.com or call 404-298-4020.

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