Early Voting Begins Oct. 14

Atlanta’s municipal election is three weeks away and will take place on Nov. 5, 2013. Mayor Kasim Reed is facing a trio of challengers, while a dozen of the 16 men and women who sit on the city council also face opposition. See the candidates here.

And see here for a list of the candidates for the Atlanta Public Schools Board of Education.

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From Fulton County Government:

Any City of Atlanta voter (registered by Oct. 7, 2013, whether living in Fulton County or DeKalb County) may vote at these early voting locations: 

Three (3) Weeks of Early Voting Locations

Weeks 1 and 2 (Oct. 14 through Oct. 18 & Oct. 21 through Oct. 25)

Monday through Friday - 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

• Fulton County Government Center, 130 Peachtree Street, SW, Suite 2186, Atlanta
• North Fulton Elections Service Center, 7741 Roswell Road, Room 232, Sandy Springs
• South Fulton Elections Service Center, 5600 Stonewall Tell Road, Room 108, College Park
• City of Roswell, City Hall, 38 Hill Street, 2nd Floor, Roswell 

Saturday Voting is Family Voting Day

Saturday, Oct. 26, 2013 - 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. 

On this day, voters are encouraged to bring their whole family, with special activities to teach "future voters" about the election process.

• City of Atlanta, Adamsville Recreation Center, 3201 Martin Luther King, Jr. Drive SW, Atlanta
• City of Atlanta, Coan Recreation Center, 1530 Woodbine Ave., SE, Atlanta
• City of Atlanta, Peachtree Hills Recreation Center, 308 Peachtree Hills Ave., NE, Atlanta

Week 3 - Final Week With Additional Locations

Oct. 28 through Nov. 1 -  8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. 

• Fulton County Government Center, 130 Peachtree Street, SW, Suite 2186, Atlanta
• North Fulton Elections Service Center, 7741 Roswell Road, Room 232, Sandy Springs
• South Fulton Elections Service Center, 5600 Stonewall Tell Road, Room 108, College Park
• City of Alpharetta, City Hall, 2 South Main Street, Alpharetta
• City of Atlanta, Adamsville Recreation Center, 3201 Martin Luther King, Jr. Drive SW, Atlanta
• City of Atlanta, Coan Recreation Center, 1530 Woodbine Avenue, SE, Atlanta
• City of Atlanta, Peachtree Hills Recreation Center, 308 Peachtree Hills Avenue, NE, Atlanta
• City of Roswell, City Hall, 38 Hill Street, 2nd Floor, Roswell 

Photo identification information

Per Georgia Law, voters are reminded to bring photo identification when voting in person, including during early voting. A full list of accepted forms of identification is available online. Residents who do not have photo identification can get a Voter Identification Card at any Fulton County Department of Registration & Elections office.

Sample ballot information

Sample ballots for the Nov. 5, 2013 General and Special Municipal Elections are now available for viewing online. Click Here to View Sample Ballots.

Absentee ballot information

Any voter who prefers to vote in the Nov. 5, 2013 General Election by absentee ballot can submit a written request for an absentee ballot now.  However, Friday, November 1, 2013 is the last day to request an Absentee Ballot for the upcoming election. Voters do not have to provide a reason for voting absentee by mail.

How to Request An Absentee Ballot?

• Online:  Download an Absentee Ballot application from the Department of Registration & Elections website. 

• By Phone:  Call 404-612-7060 to request that an Absentee Ballot Application be mailed to you.  

• In Person:  Request and complete an Absentee Ballot Application at any of the three Fulton County Department of Registration & Elections Offices:
• Fulton County Government Center, 130 Peachtree Street, SW, Suite 2186, Atlanta
• North Fulton Elections Service Center, 7741 Roswell Road, Room 232, Sandy Springs
• South Fulton Elections Service Center, 5600 Stonewall Tell Road, Room 108, College Park 
• By Mail:  In lieu of an official Absentee Ballot Application, a voter may write a letter requesting an absentee ballot. The letter must include all of the following: name and date of the election, the voter's name, address as registered, date of birth, address where the ballot is to be mailed, daytime phone number (optional), and voter's signature.

Mail your Absentee Ballot Application or letter requesting an absentee ballot to: Fulton County Registration & Elections, Attn: Absentee Ballot, 130 Peachtree St., SW, Suite 2186, Atlanta, GA 30303.

By Fax: Submit an Absentee Ballot Application or letter requesting an absentee ballot to: Fulton County Registration & Elections, Attn: Absentee Ballot by Fax to 404-730-8839.

All Absentee Ballots must be returned to the Department of Registration & Elections no later than 7 p.m. on Election Day, November 5 (deadline for City of Atlanta only - 8:00 p.m.)

Click Here for More Information About Voting by Mail

Election information

Call 404-330-6500 or e-mail municipalclerk@atlantaga.gov with any City of Atlanta 2013 Election questions or concerns.