Your Vote Counts: A Complete Guide to Election Day

By Leslie Hudgins

EarlyVoting Locations (10/15-11/1)
● City Services Center- 311 Citizens Way Columbus, Ga 31906
● Shirley B. Winston Rec Center- 5025 Steam Mill Rd Columbus, Ga 31907
● Columbus Technical College- 928 Manchester Expy Columbus, Ga 31904

Election Day (11/5) Precinct Locations

Precincts are open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. If you are in line by 7 p.m., YOU ARE ALLOWED TO CAST YOUR BALLOT!

Ballot Information:

A sample ballot can be found below:

Proposed Constitutional Amendments breakdown:

"Shall the Constitution of Georgia be amended so as to authorize the

General Assembly to provide by general law for a state-wide homestead exemption that serves to limit increases in the assessed valueof homesteads, but which any county, consolidated government, municipality, or local school system may opt out of upon the completion of certain procedures?

• This amendment would allow the Georgia General Assembly to create a state-wide homestead exemption that helps limit increases in the assessed property values for homeowners. Each local area such as a county, city government, or school district would have the option to "opt-out" of this exemption if they follow certain steps. Essentially, it’s a way for the state to offer property tax relief to homeowners, but each local government would have the freedom to choose whether or not they participate.

Shall the Constitution of Georgia be amended so as to provide for the

Georgia Tax Court to be vested with the judicial power of the state and to have venue, judges, and jurisdiction concurrent with superior courts?

• This amendment proposes creating a new court in Georgia, called the Georgia Tax Court, which would handle tax-related cases across the state. It would have the same legal authority as superior courts, meaning it could hear cases and make decisions just like them. This new court would also have judges and locations similar to superior courts, focusing specifically on tax issues.

Do you approve the Act that increases an exemption from property tax for all tangible personal property from $7,500.00 to $20,000.00?

• This amendment proposes to increase the tax exemption for tangible personal property. Currently, the exemption is $7,500, meaning that the first $7,500 worth of tangible personal property you own is not taxed. If this amendment passes, the exemption amount will rise to $20,000, so you won’t be taxed on the first $20,000 of tangible personal property. Essentially, if approved, it allows people to keep more of their personal property value tax-free.

Rides to the Polls

Urban League Partners have a non-partition collaboration with churches in the area that will pick up and drop off voters. Call 706-322-6840 to schedule a ride. Voters are encouraged to call ahead and plan to pick up a day in advance.
Times are limited, but most drivers are available from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Lambs Funeral Home will also be providing rides on Election Day for Muscogee County residents. They can be reached at 706-940-0744.

CEL Endorsed Candidates:

Before You Vote:

Formulate a Voter's Plan

1. Make sure you are registered to vote
2. Check voting options
3. Research candidates and topics
4. Find your polling precinct location
5. Vote! Vote! Vote!

Website for all voter information: www.mvp.sos.ga.gov

Use GA MVP to check your:

1. Voter registration status
2. Mail-in application and ballot status
3. Polling precinct location
4. Early voting locations
5. Elected Officials
6. Registration information on file with the county office
7. Sample ballot for the upcoming election
8. Provisional Ballot status