Early voting 

Early voting has begun in Dekalb County for the Nov. 7 election, running from Oct. 16 through Nov. 3.

Early voting runs on the following schedule

Monday–Friday (Oct. 16–Nov. 3) from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Saturday (Oct. 21 & 28) from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Sunday (Oct. 22 & 29) from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Early polling locations and times can be found on the Dekalb County website at: https://www.dekalbcountyga.gov/voter-registration-elections/early-voting

Some of the closest locations to Midway Woods:

Bessie Branham Recreation Center

2051 Delano Dr. NE

Atlanta, GA 30317

Clarkston Library

951 N. Indian Creek Dr. 

Clarkston, GA 30021

DeKalb Voter Registration & Elections Office

4380 Memorial Dr.

Decatur, GA 30032

* Also a drop box location

The Gallery at South DeKalb *

2801 Candler Rd.

Decatur, GA 30034

On Election Day (Nov. 7), polls are typically open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. but are sometimes opened later if there are technical problems. Usually, anyone in line at 7 p.m. will be allowed to cast their vote.

What’s on the ballot

While many city mayoral, commissioner and city council races are on the ballot this year, Dekalb County residents are primarily being asked to vote on expansions of homestead tax exemptions, and special options sales taxes. The Decaturish site has posted some coverage on the homestead tax exemptions on the ballot here: https://decaturish.com/2023/10/dekalb-county-homestead-exemptions-will-be-on-the-ballot-in-november/

The Equalized Homestead Option Sales Tax (EHOST), which is expected to save taxpayers $1 billion over the next six years. Decaturish coverage regarding the EHOST initiative can be found here: https://decaturish.com/2023/09/tax-break-for-homeowners-sales-tax-for-capital-improvements-on-nov-7-ballot/

The Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax (SPLOST), that’s expected to generate $850 million for capital improvements like parks, libraries and senior centers.Decaturish coverage of the SPLOST initiative can be found here: https://decaturish.com/2023/10/dekalb-county-cities-to-use-splost-for-transportation-stormwater-if-approved-by-voters/

Sample ballot 

To see a sample ballot, visit the Georgia Secretary of State’s My Ballot page at https://mvp.sos.ga.gov/s/

What to bring when you vote

DeKalb County Voter Registration and Elections says all voters need to bring the following items when they show up to early voting or at the polls on Election Day.

• 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.

The Decaturish site continues to update Decaturishvotes.com with information about the Nov. 7 municipal elections in DeKalb County.