EARLY VOTING IN GEORGIA

Early Voting, Advance Voting and Absentee Voting – What are they? In person, Early Voting for the 2008 Georgia General Election is in process. Now, through Friday, October 24, if you are a registered voter in Georgia, you may cast your ballot in person on weekdays, during business hours, at the office of the county registrar. The following links will identify your Early Voting location and hours of operation in your county:

Counties A-F http://www.dontwaitin08.com/more/index.cfm?Fuseaction=Early_Voting_Lo§ion=more_51296

Counties G-W http://www.dontwaitin08.com/more/index.cfm?Fuseaction=Early_Voting_Lo§ion=more_51296

For questions about Early Voting in your county you can contact your local county registrar via info from the official contact information on the Georgia Secretary of State's website http://sos.georgia.gov/elections

No reason is needed to Vote Early, but photo ID is required. For Voter ID requirements visit www.gaphotoid.com or call toll free 877.725.9797

Advance Vote Week (different from Early Voting)– no excuses needed, will be held from Monday, October 27, through Friday, October 31. Most counties will have multiple voting centers and even extended hours. The sites and times are at: http://sos.georgia.gov/elections/11_04_earlyvoting.pdf A photo ID is required to vote in person.

Voting Absentee is different from in person Early Voting. No reason is needed to request an absentee ballot. You can download the request by going to http://sos.georgia.gov/elections/absentee_voting.htm Then, you can vote by mail and avoid the lines and you are not required to include any identification when you mail your ballot.