Early Voting Info

Advance Voting dates for the November General Election

Monday – Friday (Oct. 15 – Nov 1), 7 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Saturday (Oct. 19 & Oct. 26), 9 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Sunday (Oct. 20 & Oct. 27), 12 p.m. – 5 p.m.
First day moved to Tuesday, Oct. 15, due to Monday’s observed state holiday

During advance voting, registered voters can vote at any DeKalb County Advance Voting site.

Early Voting Sites:

*These sites are also drop box locations

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
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
Atlanta, GA 30319

Neighborhood Church
1561 McLendon Avenue, NE
Atlanta, GA 30307

New Bethel AMEC
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
Lithonia, 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

What to bring with you for in-person voting:

A valid ID, such as a driver’s license, passport, or voter identification card
A mask to help ensure your safety and the safety of the poll workers and voters around you.
Chair, water, and snacks if the location has a long wait line
Your absentee ballot if you are wanting to vote in-person instead. If you do not have your absentee ballot, you will need to sign an affidavit stating that you are instead casting your ballot in-person.

Elections and Voting

Different types of elections happen on both a regular basis as well as an irregular basis (for special and run-off elections). There are also General and Primary Elections to keep track of. It can often be difficult to know when elections are coming up, if you are registered to vote in that election, who is running in an election and what their policies are, what referendum issues may be voted on, and where you need to go cast your ballet or return your absentee ballot.

The Belvedere Civic Club is dedicated to keeping our neighbors up to date on all election information relevant to our community and our county at large. We hope to help you ensure your voice is heard in all elections.

Election Law Changes

This section highlights the most recent changes to our federal, state, and/or local election laws.

Georgia legislature passed SB 202 on Thursday, March 25, 2021. This effects elections in Georgia in several ways. Many are listed below.

Requires an ID number, like a driver’s license, to apply for an absentee ballot
Changes the ability to request an absentee ballot to 11 weeks before an election
Moves the deadline to return an absentee ballot to two Fridays before an election
Allows voters to request an absentee ballot through and online portal (HERE)
Reduces the total number of absentee ballot drop boxes in the state and in certain counties (check for where your closest ballot box is located by clicking HERE)
Allows the State to take control of “underperforming” local election systems
Makes it illegal for volunteers to give away food and drink to voters waiting in lines
Revises the dates and times for early voting (Check for new early voting info HERE)
Allows election officials to begin scanning verified ballots on the third Monday before election day
Requires two Saturday voting days and makes two Sunday voting days optional
Revises times for runoffs to be held on the 28th day after a general or special primary election
Removes the ability for state and local governments to send out unsolicited absentee ballot request forms. Voters must now actively request an absentee ballot. You can request one or fill one out online HERE

There are many more changes. You can read the complete bill by going to https://www.legis.ga.gov/api/legislation/document/20212022/201498

Upcoming Elections

This section lists the closest upcoming election dates and any important information about them. You may notice changes if runoffs or special referendum votes are announced.

Regular election and election related dates can be found on the complete calendar here: ELECTION CALENDAR

April 29th - Advance voting begins for May primary/nonpartisan elections

May 10th - Last day to request an absentee ballot for May primary

May 17th - Advance voting ends for May primary

May 21st - GENERAL PRIMARY/NONPARTISAN ELECTION

June 7th - Last day to request absentee ballot for June runoff election

June 10th - Advance voting begins for June runoff election

June 14th - Advance voting ends for June runoff elections

June 18th - GENERAL PRIMARY/NONPARTISAN RUNOFF ELECTION

October 15th - Advance voting begins for November general election

October 25th - Last day to request absentee ballot for November general election

November 1st - Advanced voting ends for November general election