Politics & Government

Election Day 2021 In Douglasville: When, Where To Vote

Douglasville voters will decide on races for City Council, as well as a $25 million bond referendum for Jessie Davis Park improvements.

Election Day voting runs from 7 a.m.-7 p.m. at all polling locations across Douglasville, Douglas County and Georgia. If you're in line by 7 p.m., you're allowed to cast your ballot.
Election Day voting runs from 7 a.m.-7 p.m. at all polling locations across Douglasville, Douglas County and Georgia. If you're in line by 7 p.m., you're allowed to cast your ballot. (Jim Massara/Patch)

DOUGLASVILLE, GA — The Nov. 2 election is here in Georgia, and voters have already begun submitting absentee ballots through early voting locations, mail and drop boxes. This year, Douglasville voters will decide on races for City Council, as well as a bond referendum for Jessie Davis Park improvements.

Preparing for Election Day

Polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Election Day, Nov. 2. If you are in line by 7 p.m., you are allowed to cast your ballot.

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On Election Day, you must vote at your designated polling place. You can find your assigned polling location on your voter registration card, by logging into the Secretary of State's My Voter Page, or by contacting your County Board of Registrar's Office.

When you get to your polling place, show an accepted form of photo ID to the poll worker. A poll worker will check your ID, verify that you are registered and at the correct polling location, issue you a voter access card or ballot, whichever is applicable, and allow you to vote. Learn how to vote at polling places in Georgia.

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Ballot drop-boxes are no longer allowed in Georgia due to the passage of Senate Bill 202. You must vote in-person on Election Day.

What's on the Ballot

Sample ballots are available for Douglasville voters. This sample ballot contains all races in Douglas County, including races that may not be on your personal ballot. To view a personal sample ballot, visit www.mvp.sos.ga.gov.

However, the following races and candidates will be included on city of Douglasville residents' ballots:

City Council, Ward 1

  • Terry S. Miller (Incumbent)
  • William Golden

City Council, Ward 2, Post 1

  • Nycole Newborn Miller (Incumbent)
  • Shay Johnson

City Council, Ward 3, Post 1

  • LaShun Burr Danley (Incumbent)
  • Marvin A. Davis

City Council, Ward 3, Post 2

  • Sam Davis (Incumbent)
  • Charles Lollar
  • John Rogers

Additionally, Douglasville voters will be asked to vote "yes" or "no" on a $25 million bond referendum to fund the acquisition, construction and furnishing of additional amenities and recreational facilities at the Jessie G. Davis Memorial Park.

You can view the exact phrasing of the question on the sample ballot.

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