Advance (Early) Voting

Advance (Early) Voting information for future elections will be posted here once available.

All Oconee County registered voters may take advantage of Advance Voting in person during the hours and dates posted, regardless of where they are assigned to vote on Election Day.  

THINGS TO KNOW:  

Georgia Election Code Annotated (O.C.G.A.) provides rules and regulations for voting in Georgia.  Several election code sections we encourage voters to be aware of are below.  The Georgia Election Code can be accessed online at http://www.lexisnexis.com/hottopics/gacode/default.asp    

X Do NOT campaign within 150’ of the outer edge of the polling place. 
 O.C.G.A. § 21-2-414 (a)(1)

X Do NOT attempt to take a photo of your ballot. 
 O.C.G.A. § 21-2-413 (e) and O.C.G.A. 21-2-568.2

X Do NOT attempt to take selfies in the polling place.
 O.C.G.A. § 21-2-413 (e) and O.C.G.A. 21-2-568.2

X Do NOT carry a firearm inside the polling place.
 O.C.G.A. §21-2-413 (i)

X Do NOT use electronic devices inside the polling place.
 O.C.G.A. § 21-2-413 (e)

✔ DO ask a poll worker if you have any questions. They are here to help! 

✔ DO feel free to take a selfie outside of the polling place proudly displaying your Georgia voter sticker.

 Have questions before or after going to vote in person? Call our office at 706-769-3958.

ID REQUIREMENTS 

In Georgia, voters are required to present photo identification at their polling place prior to casting their ballot. Proper identification shall consist of any one of the following:

  • Georgia driver's license
  • Valid ID card by any state or U.S. with photo
  • Valid U.S. passport
  • Valid government employee photo ID
  • Valid U.S. military ID card with photo
  • Valid tribal ID card with photo

If you do not have one of the above forms of photo identification, you are eligible to receive a free Georgia ID card for Voting Purposes ONLY. The free Georgia ID cards for Voting Purposes ONLY are issued in the Voter Registrations & Elections Office. Please call us at (706) 769-3958 for more information, or to schedule an appointment. Our office hours are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. For information on other ID cards available in Georgia, please visit the GA Department of Driver Services website at www.dds.ga.gov.