Voter Registration Deadline is Approaching

Georgians who wish to vote in the Nov. 4 General Election but have yet to formally register to vote have one more week to begin the process.

According to the Georgia Secretary of State’s Office, voter registration for the Nov. 4 election will end on Oct. 6. The October date is also the last day someone can begin the voting registration process and be eligible to vote in any state or local general runoffs and any federal runoffs.

The state and local general runoff would be on Dec. 2, while any federal runoff election would be held on Jan. 6, 2015.

Residents wishing to register to vote can register online at the Secretary of State’s webpage provided they have a valid Georgia driver’s license or identification card.

In Cobb County, early voting for the Nov. 4 election will be held from Oct. 13 - 30 from Monday to Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Cobb Elections Main Office at 736 Whitlock Avenue in Marietta. This location will also open on Saturday, Oct. 25 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

For more Cobb-specific information on voter registration or early voting, please visit the Cobb County Board of Elections and Registration’s website.