State Rep. David Wilkerson, a Democrat from Powder Springs, said hes satisfied with the additional early voting hours. Copyright @ 2017-2023 East Cobb News, LLC. Cobb Elections Director Janine Eveler proposed a three-week early voting schedule (at right) that runs from Oct. 17-Nov. 4 and includes the East Cobb Government Service Center and the Tim D. Lee Senior Center. Most customers are coming in on foot . The early voting hours are 7-7 Monday-Friday and 9-5 Saturday May 7 and 14. The group, which is part of the East Cobb Business Association, is intended to support, learn, and grow from one another. Early voting begins Monday in Clayton and Cobb counties for the March 21 special election where residents will elect a number of new leaders and consider extending a Special Local . Stop by any time between 5:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. to learn about the project background and existing conditions within the study area. Those who cast absentee ballots can monitor the progress of their ballot at the Georgia Secretary of States BallotTrax feature. ", But the legality of Saturday voting could change again. When you vote on personality, not platform and policy, you get the unholy mess we are in right now as a country. East Cobb shopping center evacuated due to possible bomb, East Cobb resident, commissioner file redistricting lawsuit, Call/text 24/7 for breaking and emergency news tips: 404-219-4278. The interactive map has the zip code as 30056 which is incorrect! Trained and certified volunteers will prepare your federal tax return, and file it electronically. What difference does it make who we vote for? Cobb County, which borders Atlanta on the west, will offer five polling sites when early voting begins Dec. 14. Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger's office indicated shortly after the Nov. 8 election that put incumbent Democratic Sen. Raphael Warnock and Republican challenger Herschel Walker into a runoff that Saturday, Nov. 26, would be set aside for early voting. Absentee ballots must be received at the Cobb Elections office (995 Roswell Street) by 7 p.m. on Dec. 6. Each class will offer free resources and information on various writing topics. The release said the elections board would contact these voters by email and phone, notifying them of their polling place. Claudia Falk, an area supervisor for Cobb Elections whos hired and recruited poll workers, said staffing early voting has become a nightmare and expanding those hours would be a bigger nightmare., Were all tired, were all stressed, she said during the public comment period. You can also check out the widget to find Cobb County, GA's polling places, times and candidates. We are being destroyed from within by dimwits, at least at the national level. Nov. 5Cobb County election workers failed to send more than 1,000 absentee ballots, Cobb Elections said in a release Friday. And for physical drop off boxes to be outdoors, monitored by video, available 24/7 during from when early voting starts until the day prior to the election. She was asked by Silas to provide information on the possibility of Sunday voting at the main location. Cobb Superior Court Judge Gregory Poole signed the order, which will extend the voting hours of the Kennesaw 3A precinct at the Ben Roberston Community Center until 7:45 p.m. Copyright @ 2017-2023 East Cobb News, LLC. The address is 736 Whitlock Ave. That is the main elections office. For more information please visit the ECCWW FAQs page by clicking here or call 770-509-2730. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 25. Subscribe to County Newsletters. Voters needed options after they endured lines that lasted for hours during early voting last year, said Hillary Holley, Fair Fights organizing director. East Cobbs Creative Writing Workshop meets the second Thursday of every month at the East Cobb Library. Eveler proposed extending existing early Saturday hours, but the motion that the board passed did not include that option. FOX 5 Atlanta. Copyright @ 2017-2023 East Cobb News, LLC. Every Sunday we round up the weeks top headlines and preview the upcoming week in the East Cobb News Digest. Cobb Elections provides the links below for early and absentee voting: Dropboxes for absentee ballots are open 24/7 through 7 p.m. on election day, Nov. 3, and include the East Cobb government center, the Sewell Mill Library (2051 Lower Roswell Road), Gritters Library (880 Shaw Park Drive) and the Mountain View Regional Library (3320 Sandy Plains Road). Republicans also want to standardize early voting hours across Georgia's 159 counties, preventing larger jurisdictions from adding additional days to accommodate more voters. There will also be five days of early voting next week, Monday through Friday, at 12 locations, from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Capitol Beat News Service contributed to this report. Every Sunday we round up the weeks top headlines and preview the upcoming week in the East Cobb News Digest. The AARP Tax-Aide program was created to help low- and middle-income taxpayers prepare and file their income tax returns with the IRS, free of charge. Box 649 Marietta, GA 30061-0649. Eveler said the change in voting hours was unrelated to Georgias voting law. Three other East Cobb incumbent House members, also Republicans, are seeking re-election. There isNO VOTINGonDecember 3rd, 4th, or 5th. Absentee Ballot Drop Boxes are located inside the notated voting locations and are open only during voting hours. The Oregon 03 precinct at the Fair Oaks . Voters who have not received a requested absentee ballot can vote in person on Nov. 8, where they can cancel their request. John Carson, a Republican, is running again in District 46 (map), which retains most of its Northeast Cobb base and goes into Cherokee County. Box 649 "Looking forward to me being sworn in on . East Cobbs Creative Writing Workshop meets the second Thursday of every month at the East Cobb Library. East Cobb shopping center evacuated due to possible bomb, East Cobb resident, commissioner file redistricting lawsuit, Call/text 24/7 for breaking and emergency news tips: 404-219-4278. The group, which is part of the East Cobb Business Association, is intended to support, learn, and grow from one another. Cobb Elections said there was a glitch with some ballots not correctly showing all the races and the various cityhood referendums, including East Cobb, on Monday. Heres the answer we got from the head of Cobb Elections: Each poll manager at the voting sites has a login and updates the wait times periodically when they have the opportunity. Patrons must present their library cards to check out items, and members of the public can apply for a card at the Bookmobile. Copyright @ 2017-2023 East Cobb News, LLC. Marietta, GA 30060 electionsinfo@cobbcounty.org. There will be a special-called meeting of the Cobb Board of Elections and Registration on Friday to re-certify the general election results. Trained and certified volunteers will prepare your federal tax return, and file it electronically. Sunday is one of the few days of the week her husband, who travels frequently out of the country on business, is home and there are no meetings.. Her Democratic opponent is Dustin McCormick, who unsuccessfully ran for a special election in District 45 in April after the resignation of GOP Rep. Matt Dollar. Republican incumbent Barry Loudermilk of Cassville is seeking another term against Democrat Anthony Daza of Atlanta, who owns a ballroom dancing business in Buckhead. Click the button to sign up, and youre good to go! Two seats on the Cobb Board of Commissioners and three seats on the Cobb Board of Education also will be determined. Eve Glazier, M.D., MBA, is an internist and associate professor of medicine at UCLA Health. The issue of absentee ballot drop boxes also was raised. Participants meet regularly to learn and discuss various social topics and to learn new skills. The best drop box there is, said East Cobb resident Pamela Reardon, is by going to the end of your driveway and putting an absentee ballot in the mail. "Many of the absentee staff have been averaging 80 or more hours per week, and they are exhausted. No experience necessary. Join Cobb County Department of Transportation on Tuesday, March 7, 2023 for a drop-in community open house to learn more about the Noonday Creek Trail Extension study. Office Hours Monday - Friday 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Mailing Address P.O. By 5 p.m. Gartland was the only vote against the motion by Brooks. ATLANTA, GEORGIA, UNITED STATES - NOVEMBER 08: "Vote Here" sign is seen as Georgia voters take part in midterm elections on Election Day on November 8th, 2022 in Atlanta, Georgia. AARP Tax Help will be available by appointment only from 10am-4pm at theEastCobbLibrary, 4880 Lower Roswell Road, Marietta, GA. For more information, call 770-509-2730. Dear Cobb County residents, On Election Day, close to 1600 workers help voters in Cobb County. The group, which is part of the East Cobb Business Association, is intended to support, learn, and grow from one another. That will take place from 12-4 p.m. at the new Cobb Elections office at 995 Roswell Street. Box 649 Marietta, GA 30061-0649. Election officials have discretion over early voting hours, according to Georgias voting law. Luncheon events are held the first Friday of every month to build relationships with other East Cobb businesswomen. *Absentee Ballot Drop Boxes arelocatedinsidethe notated voting locations and areopen onlyduring voting hours. All writers welcome. Its not a legitimate request, she said. The vote was 4-1, and moments later, a woman who shouted disapproval was asked to be removed from the meeting room. I don't know," Eveler said. A man free on parole after receiving a lenient sentence under Georgia's First Offender Act for an armed robbery in Cobb County had his first offender . The party in charge moves as herd, not as individuals, to affect policy change. Republican incumbent Sen. Kay Kirkpatrick of East Cobb is seeking another term against Sylvia Bennett, a social worker. Superior Court Judge Gregory Poole signed the order, which will extend the voting hours of the Kennesaw 3A precinct at the Ben Roberston Community Center until 7:45 p.m. "I think we would be remiss if we did not at least attempt to have this conversation and provide for the possibility," Board Chair Tori Silas said. Join Cobb County Department of Transportation on Tuesday, March 7, 2023 for a drop-in community open house to learn more about the Noonday Creek Trail Extension study. 770-528-2581 Tuesday, when election results were certified in Cobb County, Madelyn Orochena was celebrating. Helen Poyer, Library Director 266 Roswell Street Marietta, GA 30060 (770) 528-2320 contactus@cobbcat.org. Advance/Early Voting for the December 6th General Election Runoff begins on Saturday, November 26th, in select locations that are approved by the Cobb County Board of Elections. She said the support she got from other teams was 'overwhelming. Cobb resident Lisa Thomas cited both in urging the board to adopt Sunday voting. Early voting for a special election to represent state House District 34 in the Marietta and Kennesaw area starts Monday at the main elections office at 736 Whitlock Ave. in Marietta and at the North Cobb Regional Library at 3535 Old 41 Highway Northwest in Kennesaw. The boxes are available 24 hours a day, 7 days per week up to 7pm on Tuesday, November 3, 2020.Residents are encouraged to use these absentee ballot drop boxes to avoid longer than normal wait times at polling locations. Patrons must present their library cards to check out items, and members of the public can apply for a card at the Bookmobile. That will take place from 12-4 p.m. at the new Cobb Elections office at 995 . This data is unofficial. The runoff election will only have one race on the ballot, pitting incumbent Democratic U.S. Sen. Raphael Warnock against Republican challenger Herschel Walker. The wait-time interactive map is periodically updated each day by the poll manager at each location. She is seeking another term against Republican Tess Redding. Office Hours Monday - Friday 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Mailing Address P.O. 8a.m. - 5 p.m. Mailing Address Silas said the elections board will review and improve the county's absentee ballot process. The Art Place-Mountain View in East Cobb and the Smyrna Community Center are being added as early voting . There are 12 early voting locations for the runoff, including the East Cobb Government Service Center (4400 Lower Roswell Road) and the Tim D. Lee Center (3332 Sandy Plains Road). Sign up for weekly newsletters and get the best of The Atlanta Voice in your inbox. Austell, GA 30106MABLETON DROP BOX:South Cobb Regional Library805 Clay Rd. These ballots will have to be returned to the county registrar by the closing of polls on Tuesday's Election Day. "I am sorry that this office let these voters down," Eveler said in the email to the elections board. Business, Civic & Community Organizations, State of Georgia and U.S. Govt. As noted in our early voting guide, early voting takes place through May 20 at the East Cobb Government Service Center (4400 Lower Roswell Road) and the Tim D. Lee Senior Center (3332 Sandy Plains Road). For more information please visit the ECCWW FAQs page by clicking here or call 770-509-2730. Office Hours Monday - Friday 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. *Absentee ballots may be hand-delivered to the Cobb County Main Elections office during office hours, until 7:00 p.m., Tuesday, December 6th. 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Heres more information about early voting for the U.S. Senate runoffs, which continues through Dec. 31 at several locations in Cobb County, including the East Cobb Government Service Center (4400 Lower Roswell Road). East Cobb resident Debbie Fisher, echoed those comments, saying Fair Fight interests have been pushing for Sunday voting in Cobb when it wasnt being proposed. Over protests from poll workers and conservative activists, the Cobb Board of Elections on Monday voted to allow one Sunday of early voting in the 2022 general election. The link to the mapcan be found here; if you click the information icon in the upper-right corner youll find a color-coded legend explaining the wait times and other information. Cobb will offer voting this Sunday, also from noon to 5 p.m. Sunday voting is available at the same five locations, plus the Smyrna Community Center at 200 Village Green Circle. Please contact the developer of this form processor to improve this message. The Georgia Secretary of States office didnt provide Cobbs latest database to a vendor for polling check-in devices, according to Cobb Elections Director Janine Eveler. . ORIGINAL STORY, OCT. 17. Adults $15, seniors 65 and up and students ages 13-18 $11, children ages 3-12 $9, children 2 and under free. Please contact the developer of this form processor to improve this message. But the boards vice chairwoman, Jessica Brooks, an appointee of the Cobb Democratic Party, made the motion to include Sunday voting, although she didnt explain her reasons. Eager voters endured waits of six hours or more in Cobb County, which was once solidly Republican but has voted for Democrats in recent elections, and joined lines that wrapped around buildings in . Join us for tea, coffee, and conversation at the East Cobb Library. 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