“Get on the Bus and Vote” Free Rides to the Polls. The Athens Anti-Discrimination will empower registered voters by offering free rides to and from the polling station. Volunteers will canvass neighborhoods and knock on doors. This is a fun way to bring awareness to the importance of voting and to encourage individuals to vote in person.
Pickups will be available at designated locations in Athens Clarke County and surrounding areas. AADM goal is to educate and encourage citizens to vote.
What to expect: November 6, 2018
Shift 1: 12:00-3:00 pm
12:00 Meet at Hendershot’s for Instructions
12:30 Departure
Shift 2: 3:30-7:00 pm
3:30 pm Meeting Location Hendershots
4:00 pm Departure
This event includes music, snacks, and lots of fun. If you want to “Get on the Bus and Vote” text 706 389-4129 or fill out the form below:
| October 9, 2018 | Last day for a person to register and be eligible to vote in the November General Election and Runoff Election. O.C.G.A. § 21-2-224(a) |
| October 15, 2018 | Advanced (Absentee In-Person) Voting begins for the November General Election. O.C.G.A. § 21-2-385(d)(1) |
| October 27, 2018 | Mandatory Saturday Voting for the November General Election O.C.G.A. § 21-2-385(d)(1) |
| November 2, 2018 |
Last day for a registrar to issue or mail absentee ballots for the November General/Special Election O.C.G.A. § 21-2-384(a)(2) |
| As soon as possible | Absentee ballots shall be mailed out as soon as possible prior to the General Election Runoff for Local and State Offices. O.C.G.A. § 21-2-384(a) – Advanced (In-Person) Voting begins for the General Election Runoff for Local and State Offices. O.C.G.A. § 21-2-385(d)(1) |
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November 6, 2018 |
Date of November General/Special Election. O.C.G.A. §§ 21-2-9 & 21-2-540(c)(1)(A) |