Forsyth County needs more poll workers for the Nov. 8 election
News September 13, 2022
FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — Voters across the nation understand the importance of the Nov. 8, 2022 General Election and Special Election. Forsyth County Voter Registrations & Elections Office wants to make sure they are prepared for the massive turnout expected which is why officials are calling for more poll workers.
Orientation sessions will be held Sept. 13 – 15 at various times at the Forsyth County Voter Registrations & Elections Office (1201 Sawnee Dr.) for residents wishing to gain more information on becoming a poll worker. Answers to frequently asked questions including poll worker requirements, paid versus volunteer opportunities, duties of a poll worker and more can be found at www.forsythco.com/pollworkers.
“Serving as a poll worker enables citizens to participate in one of our nation’s most cherished freedoms,” said Voter Registrations & Elections Director Mandi Smith. “We are truly grateful for the residents who step up and serve as poll workers. They not only provide a valuable service to our community but also
have the opportunity to learn about and have a front row seat to the election process.”
Orientation sessions for potential poll workers will be held at the following times:
• Tuesday, September 13
6 – 7:30 p.m.
• Wednesday, September 14
1:30 – 3 p.m.
• Thursday, September 15
1:30 – 3 p.m.
Interested residents are required to sign up for one of the sessions as seating is limited. A signup link is available at www.forsythco.com/pollworkers.
To receive additional information about the orientation sessions, please send an email to [email protected] or call the Forsyth County Voter Registrations & Elections Office at (770)
781-2118.
Monday is voter registration deadline
Press Release April 22, 2022
PRESS RELEASE
FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — Monday, April 25, 2022, is the last day for Forsyth County residents to
register to vote or to change their name and/or address on the voter registration list for the May 24, 2022
General Primary and Nonpartisan General Election. The following are ways to register:
• Online:
o The Online Voter Registration System can be found at https://mvp.sos.ga.gov/s/
• In person:
o Forsyth County Voter Registrations & Elections Office (1201 Sawnee Dr.)
Applications must be submitted no later than 4:30 p.m. on Monday, April 25.
o Forsyth County Public Library
Hours vary by location
• By mail
o Applications must be postmarked no later than April 25
In Georgia, voters must be registered to vote 30 days prior to the election in order to be eligible to vote
in the election. A Voter Registration Application must be completely filled out and signed and a voter
must provide a valid residence address. A voter’s Election Day polling place is assigned specific to
where their residence lies within the designated precinct lines.
All properly completed applications received by the Voter Registrations & Elections Office that do not
meet the above deadline will be processed after certification of the May 24, 2022 election results.
For more information about the May 24, 2022 General Primary and Nonpartisan General Election, visit
www.forsythco.com/vote or call Forsyth County Voter Registrations & Elections at (770) 781-2118. To
verify your registration information and view your sample ballots visit https://mvp.sos.ga.gov/s/
Voter registration ends Monday Oct 5, Advanced voting begins Oct. 12
News October 3, 2020
FORSYTH COUNTY (Oct. 5) is the final day to register to vote in the Nov. 3 General Election. Advance voting for the Nov. 3 General and Special Election will be offered to registered Forsyth County voters from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on weekdays and select Saturdays for three weeks, Oct. 12 through Oct. 30, at various locations.
Advance voting will be available on weekdays beginning Monday, Oct. 12 through Friday, Oct. 30, and on Saturday, Oct. 17 and 24, at the following locations. Voting hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day.
Forsyth County Voter Registration and Elections Office (1201 Sawnee Dr.)
Hampton Park Library (5345 Settingdown Road)
Parks & Recreation Natural Resources Operations Center (1605 Canton Hwy.)
Sharon Springs Park Community Building (1950 Sharon Road)
Midway Park Community Building (5100 Post Road)
Cumming Recreation & Parks Multi-Purpose Room (437 Pilgrim Mill Road)
Coal Mountain Park Community Building (3560 Settingdown Road)
Advance voting will be available on weekdays from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. beginning Monday, Oct.19 through Friday, Oct. 30, and from 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 17 and 24, at the following locations:
Olde Atlanta Clubhouse (5745 Olde Atlanta Pkwy.)
Sharon Forks Library (2820 Old Atlanta Road)
Windermere Lodge (4444 Front Nine Dr.
Advance voting will be available on weekdays from 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. beginning Monday, Oct. 26 through Friday, Oct. 30, and from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 24, at the following location:
Sexton Hall Enrichment Center (2115 Chloe Road)
Please note that there is no voting at any location on the Monday prior to any election.
For all in-person voting, voters must bring one of the six acceptable forms of photo identification. For details, visit the Voter Registration and Elections Department page of the Forsyth County website at www.forsythco.com, call (770) 781-2118, ext. 9. or visit the My Voter Page at www.mvp.sos.ga.gov
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