DeKalb Voter Registration and Elections (DeKalb VRE) has issued reminders for voters regarding early voting, absentee ballot requests, and important dates for the upcoming Municipal General/Special Election scheduled for November 4, 2025.
Key dates for voters include the opportunity to request absentee ballots starting now, with the deadline to register to vote set for October 6. Early voting will take place from October 14 through October 31, and the last day to request an absentee ballot is October 24. Election Day will be held on November 4.
The DeKalb Board of Registration and Elections has approved ten early voting locations throughout the county. Five of these sites will have official absentee ballot drop boxes available for voters’ use. The locations with drop boxes are Berean Christian Church, Beulah Missionary Baptist Church, Dunwoody Library, Salem-Panola Library, and Tucker–Reid H. Cofer Library. Other early voting sites include Bessie Branham Recreation Center, DeKalb VRE Office, Emory University, New Bethel AME Church, and North DeKalb Senior Center.
Keisha Smith, Executive Director of DeKalb VRE, emphasized the importance of being prepared for the election. “Every election matter, and every vote counts,” said Smith. “We want every eligible voter in DeKalb County to have the information they need to make a plan to vote this and every election cycle. Whether that means voting early, voting by mail, or casting a ballot on Election Day, our team is here to help ensure that process is easy, secure, and accessible for all.”
For more information about voter registration, absentee ballots, early voting, or Election Day details, residents can visit www.dekalbvotes.com or call 404-298-4020. Voters can also check their status online at Georgia’s My Voter Page at https://mvp.sos.ga.gov/s/.
Recent data from the Georgia Department of Education indicates that enrollment at DeKalb County schools decreased by 2.2% in the 2022-23 school year compared to the previous year. The total number of students enrolled in DeKalb County schools during that period was 98,287. White students made up 14% of the student body, making them the third most represented ethnic group in the county’s schools during the same school year. More details are available at https://www.gadoe.org/.
