Election Day is coming quickly, Tuesday, November 5, and it’s time to Residents of Georgia do their voices heard. Here’s everything you need to know Election Day.

Can you register to vote on Election Day?

No. The deadline to register to vote was October 7.

Where to vote and how to find the polling location

Voters are assigned specific polling locations based on where they are registered to vote. To find your voting location, go to mvp.sos.ga.gov/s/.

What to bring to the polls

Voters must show a photo ID to vote in Georgia. Acceptable forms of identification include:

• Any valid state or federally issued photo ID, including a free ID card issued by the county recorder’s office or the Georgia Department of Driver Services (DDS).

• Georgian driving license, even if expired.

• A valid employee photo identification from any branch, department, agency or entity of the United States Government, Georgia, or any county, municipality, board, authority or other entity of the State.

• Valid US Passport ID Card.

• A valid U.S. military photo ID containing a photo of the voter.

• Student photo identification card issued by a Georgia public college, university, or technical school.

• A valid tribal photo ID containing your photo.

When do polling stations open and close?

On election day, polling stations are open from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. But polling stations will remain open to anyone waiting in line until 7 p.m.

What happens if I have problems voting?

In the event that you do not bring acceptable photo identification, your registration information cannot be found, or any other applicable issue, voters may fill out a form. provisional ballot. The provisional ballot will count if your eligibility can be determined within three days of Election Day by your county registrar’s office.

What would happen if my polling location was affected by Hurricane Helene?

Hurricane Helene affected a large number of Georgians, some more than others. If you are curious about the impact on your local elections, contact your county board of elections by going to georgia.gov/locate-county-registrars-office.

This article was originally published on Savannah Morning News: Guide to Voting in Georgia on Election Day 2024