Last Chance: Voter Registration Ends Today

Residents interested in voting in the July 31 general primary/special election and the Aug. 21 special runoff (if needed) must register to vote by today. Unsure if you're registered? Visit the Georgia Secretary of State website.

To Register to Vote, You Must:

• Be a citizen of the United States.
• Be a legal resident of the county.
• Be at least 17 1/2 years of age to register and 18 years of age to vote.

General Information

• You must register or change your address at least 30 days before an election in Georgia.
• There are special requirements if you register for the first time in Georgia by mail. (See below)
• Once you are registered to vote, you will receive a Voter Precinct Card, which lists your voting location and representative districts.

Six Ways to Register

1. Print the registration form, which you must sign and mail in. If you're registering for the first time in Georgia by mail, there is an additional requirement: Enclose a copy of one of the allowable types of ID in the same envelope with your registration application. If you forget to enclose your ID with your application, it could delay your voting process the first time you go to the polls.
2. Visit the Cobb Board of Elections main office at 736 Whitlock Ave., Suite 400 in Marietta. It's open today from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
3. Call 770-528-2581 to have an application mailed to you
4. Register to vote when you get your driver's license.
5. Pick up an application at government service centers, city halls, or senior centers.
6. Register at any when you apply for a library card. Or any time you are at a library, you may pick up a blank application and mail it in yourself.