New Brookhaven location announced, Agnes Scott College location now open
DeKalb Voter Registration and Elections (DeKalb VRE) continues to expand early voting locations ahead of the Jan. 5 runoff election with the addition of Cross Keys High School. The new advance voting location located at 1626 North Druid Hills Rd. opened Monday, Dec. 21, and will remain an early in-person polling location until Dec. 31.
DeKalb VRE is offering 13 advance voting locations, mirroring the advance voting footprint from November’s general election.
The advance voting locations opening Dec. 21 are:
New Advance Voting Location in DeKalb County
Cross Keys High School-1626 North Druid Hills Road, NE Atlanta, GA 30319
Advance Voting Dates: Dec. 21 – Dec. 31
Weekend Voting: Sunday, Dec. 27, noon – 6 p.m.
Holiday Schedule: Christmas Eve, 7 a.m. – 3 p.m.; New Year’s Eve, 7 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Advance Voting Locations Opening Dec. 21
Agnes Scott College – Bullock Science Center- 100 E. Dougherty Street Decatur, GA 30030
Advance Voting Dates: Dec. 21 – Dec. 31
Weekend Voting: Sunday, Dec. 27, noon – 6 p.m.
Holiday Schedule: Christmas Eve, 7 a.m. – 3 p.m.; New Year’s Eve, 7 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Voter Reminders:
- Make a plan to vote: early in-person, absentee or on Election Day
- Bring a government-issued photo ID for in-person voting
- Face masks and social distancing strongly recommended
- Check advance voting times, locations and holiday schedules on DeKalbVotes.com
- Voting on Election Day? Double check your voting location here
- Find voting information in Korean or Spanish, visit here
Early Voting Underway
Monday, December 14th marked the first day of early in-person voting with 12 locations across the county open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., Monday through Friday.
Weekend voting is available this Saturday, Dec. 19 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday, Dec. 20 from noon to 6 p.m. Early voting at Agnes Scott will begin Monday, Dec. 21.
We encourage voters to plan ahead by checking the wait times at their preferred voting location before they go to cast their ballot.
Please note: DeKalb VRE strongly encourages social distancing and urges voters to wear a mask for their safety and the safety of our staff.
New Drop Boxes Added
DeKalb VRE continues to work diligently to ensure all voters are able to conveniently participate in the electoral process. We are happy to announce the addition of four new drop box locations. The locations are the Stonecrest Library, the DeKalb-Atlanta Senior Center, the North DeKalb Senior Center, and the South DeKalb Senior Center.
All drop boxes are under 24-hour surveillance and are securely collected at least once a day, as required by law. As a reminder, all DeKalb VRE drop boxes are wrapped and clearly state the purpose of the box.
Translations for LEP Voters
DeKalb was the first county in the state to proactively offer Korean and Spanish-language translations of important voter materials. We are proud to continue this effort for the Jan. 5 runoffs.
Please review the General Election Information tab on DeKalbVotes.com or the stakeholder toolkit to download and share with your constituents.
Absentee Ballots
Due to the holiday mail rush, we strongly urge voters to swiftly request and return their absentee ballots. Voters who have not returned their absentee ballot at least 10 days before Jan. 5 are encouraged to take advantage of the many drop box locations located across the county or to instead vote in-person.
Mark Your Calendar:
Early/Advance Voting: Now – Dec. 31, 2020
Absentee Voting: Now – Jan. 5, 2021*
Last Day to Submit Absentee Ballot Application: Dec. 31, 2020
Runoff Elections: Jan. 5, 2021
*Absentee ballots cannot be dropped off at advance voting locations. Absentee ballots must be dropped off at a drop box or mailed in (and postmarked) by 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 5, 2021.
Other Important Info
- Due to renovations at the Briarwood Recreation Center in Brookhaven, voters assigned to this location will vote at the nearby Lynwood Recreation Center. This is the only scheduled polling location change for the Jan. 5 runoff.
- Please check the local community papers and the DeKalbVotes.com website for current election notices and updates.
DeKalb Adds Four New Drop Box Locations for Jan. 5 Runoff
Registered voters in DeKalb County can now cast their absentee ballots in the Jan 5. runoff at four additional drop box locations throughout the county.
The newly added drop boxes became active and accessible for DeKalb voters on Dec. 14, at 2:30 p.m. The new drop box locations are:
Stonecrest Library 3123 Klondike Road Stonecrest, GA 30038
DeKalb-Atlanta Senior Center 25 Warren Street, SE Atlanta, GA 30317
North DeKalb Senior Center 3393 Malone Drive Chamblee, GA 30341
South DeKalb Senior Center 1931 Candler Road Decatur, GA 30032
All drop boxes are under 24-hour surveillance and ballots are securely collected at least once a day. A complete list of drop boxes can be viewed at www.dekalbvotes.com.
Helpful Tips and Reminders
- In-person advance voting started Dec. 14 and concludes on Dec. 31.
- Absentee ballots cannot be dropped off at advance voting locations. They must dropped off at a drop box or mailed in (and post marked) by 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 5, 2021.
- Voters who want to vote absentee should apply for their absentee ballot as soon as possible and long before the deadline of Dec. 31, 2020.
- Voters utilizing absentee ballots should check online for any updates related to available drop box locations and the status of their ballots.
- For more information, contact the DeKalb County Voter Registration and Elections Office at 404-298- 4020, or visit www.dekalbvotes.com.
Make a plan to vote!
Early Voting: Advance Voting in DeKalb begins Dec. 14 and concludes Dec. 31. For a list of our Advance Voting locations, please visit DeKalbVotes.com or click here.
Vote by Mail: Voters interested in voting by mail can request an absentee ballot here. For a complete list of drop box locations in DeKalb, please visit DeKalbVotes.com. *Drop box locations may change as new locations are evaluated and added before Jan. 5th. Please check DeKalbVotes.com for the latest list of drop box locations.
To track your ballot application, visit here and click the appropriate tabs.
Vote on Election Day: Election Day is Jan. 5. Please make sure you check your Election Day precinct here.
Keeping the safety of our team and our voters first!
We strongly suggest wearing a mask or proper face covering as well as practicing social distancing to help combat the spread of COVID-19 for voters who plan to take advantage of Advance Voting or will cast their ballot on Election Day. Staff members will wear personal protective equipment and will perform cleaning of hard surfaces and voting equipment multiple times a day.
Still have a question?
Please visit the DeKalb Voter Registration and Election website to access the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) tab for more information or call their office at 404-298-4020.
Your Vote is your Voice!!! This is the democratic way to make CHANGE! Continue this movement!!! History continues to be made! We need every vote out here to count! Vote by Absentee Ballot, or Vote in person… Please, just VOTE!
Absentee Ballots are being mailed and received. Don’t wait… Applications have to processed, mailed and returned by Tuesday, January 5th.
Will I need to apply again for an Absentee Ballot for the Senate Runoff Election?
If a voter does not meet one of the following criteria or did not indicate that they met the criteria on their original application, they must request a ballot for the January 5th Senate Runoff Election Advance Age (65 years or older)
- Disabled
- An active member of the United State Military (UOCAVA)
- A dependent of an active member of the United States (UOCAVA)
- A DeKalb County voter living temporarily or permanently overseas (UOCAVA)
Request A Paper Application and/or Delivery Instructions, Contact Voter Registration & Elections Staff at 404.298.4020
Fillable PDF Of The Official State Of Georgia Absentee Ballot Application—APPLICATION
Follow the instructions included in this post
Submit the form!Paper Absentee Ballot? Return application:
- EMAIL: ABSENTEEBALLOT@DEKALBCOUNTYGA.GOV
- FAX: (404) 298-4038
- HAND-DELIVERY/USPS:
4380 Memorial Drive Suite 300 Decatur, GA 30032
Many voters are unnecessarily concerned about having ruined their ballots. If it is still possible to tell who you voted for, the DeKalb Voter Registration & Elections will make sure it gets counted.
However, if there is truly a problem, for example if you accidentally voted for the wrong candidate, you can call DeKalb Voter Registration and Elections at 404-298-4020 to request to have your ballot reissued. They will provide you with an affidavit that you will need to sign first.
You can also turn your ballot in at either Early Voting or Election Day and vote in person if that is what you prefer.
Other Useful Links!
Check Your Voter Registration Status—SECRETARY OF STATE’S MY VOTER PAGE
To Check The Status Of Your Absentee Ballot, Please Visit: THE MY VOTER PAGE
**Please do not call or email DeKalb Elections asking if they have received your application or when the ballot will get to you. They are glad to assist with your questions, but if you have already sent in your application, please be patient.**
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