Early Voting Winds Down In Cherokee County

CHEROKEE COUNTY, GA — Friday marks the last day of early voting in Cherokee County. While Hurricane Zeta may have resulted in statewide voting delays Thursday, all early voting locations are open in Cherokee County.

Despite power outages, 6,412 Cherokee County voters cast their ballot in person Thursday, county election officials said. Since early voting started Oct. 12, county election officials said 102,229 voters have cast their ballots in person and by mail as of Thursday.

As a reminder, any voter registered in Cherokee County may vote early in person at any of the early/advance locations:

Cherokee County Election & Registration (2 Locations)
2782 Marietaa Hwy. Suite 100 & 400 East Main St.
Canton, GA 30114

South Cherokee Annex Building
7545 Main Street
Woodstock, GA 30188

Ball Ground Public Library
435 Old Canton Rd.
Ball Ground, Ga 30107

Rose Creek Public Library
4476 Towne Lake Pkwy.
Woodstock, GA 30188

Hickory Flat Public Library
2740 East Cherokee Dr.
Canton, GA 30115

Cherokee County residents have from 8:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. to cast their ballot by the Friday, Oct. 30 deadline.

On Friday, county election officials reminded voters that if they've returned their absentee ballot in just a white envelope to contact them at 770-479-0407 or make a plan to vote either by Oct. 30 or on Election Day. Absentee ballots must be returned in the yellow oath envelope, they said.

Georgia voters have turned out in record numbers to vote during the state's gold-standard three weeks of early in-person voting, according to the Secretary of State's Office.

As the Nov. 3 general election approaches, state officials said Georgia continues to break records in absentee by mail voting and early, in-person voting.

"Georgia is a leader in election access," said Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger. "Notwithstanding the pandemic, voters in the Peach State can take advantage of no-excuse absentee ballot voting by mail or through a secure drop box; three weeks of early, in-person voting or Election Day voting."

On Election Day, Cherokee County residents must vote at their assigned precinct and present a valid photo ID. To check your precinct location online, go to: www.mvp.sos.ga.gov, or call the Cherokee County Elections Office at 770-479-0407 for assistance.