How do we know elections are accurate?
Georgia has several safeguards in place:
- Logic & Accuracy Testing: Every voting machine is tested using sample ballots to confirm it’s running state-certified software and tabulating votes correctly, before it ever touches a real ballot.
- County Certification (within 6 days of Election Day): Each county’s election board certifies its results. Georgia doesn’t automatically recount votes, unless one or both of the top two statewide constitutional races after county certification have a margin equal to or under 0.5%. A candidate can also request a recount if the margin is within 0.5%, and must do so within two business days of certification. Election officials can also call for a recount if they suspect an error.
- Risk-Limiting Audit: Risk-limiting audits are conducted for the top race on the ballot, a statewide race selected by the Secretary of State, and the following races if they appear on the ballot: U.S. Senate, U.S. House of Representatives, Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Secretary of State, Attorney General. For risk-limiting audits, county election officials manually review a random sample of paper ballots to verify that the reported results are accurate.
- State Certification (within 17 days of Election Day): The Secretary of State certifies the final results.
Find Your Ballot Drop Off Location
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Ballot Drop Off Location
Wayne
Location(s)
Wayne
Ballot Drop Off Location
Elections Office:
(912) 427-5950
In-Person
Webster
Location(s)
Webster
In-Person
Elections Office:
(229) 828-5775
Ballot Drop Off Location
Webster
Location(s)
Webster
Ballot Drop Off Location
Elections Office:
(229) 828-5775
In-Person
Wheeler
Location(s)
Wheeler
In-Person
Elections Office:
(912) 568-0095
Ballot Drop Off Location
Wheeler
Location(s)
Wheeler
Ballot Drop Off Location
Elections Office:
(912) 568-0095
In-Person
White
Location(s)
White
In-Person
Elections Office:
(706) 865-7812
Ballot Drop Off Location
White
Location(s)
White
Ballot Drop Off Location
Elections Office:
(706) 865-7812
In-Person
Whitfield
Location(s)
Whitfield
In-Person
Elections Office:
(706) 278-7183
Ballot Drop Off Location
Whitfield
Location(s)
Whitfield
Ballot Drop Off Location
Elections Office:
(706) 278-7183
In-Person
Wilcox
Location(s)
Wilcox
In-Person
Elections Office:
(229) 399-0050
Ballot Drop Off Location
Wilcox
Location(s)
Wilcox
Ballot Drop Off Location
Elections Office:
(229) 399-0050
In-Person
Wilkes
Location(s)
Wilkes
In-Person
Elections Office:
(706) 678-1850
Ballot Drop Off Location
Wilkes
Location(s)
Wilkes
Ballot Drop Off Location
Elections Office:
(706) 678-1850
In-Person
Wilkinson
Location(s)
Wilkinson
In-Person
Elections Office:
(478) 946-2188
Ballot Drop Off Location
Wilkinson
Location(s)
Wilkinson
Ballot Drop Off Location
Elections Office:
(478) 946-2188
In-Person
Worth
Location(s)
Worth
In-Person
Elections Office:
(229) 776-8208
Ballot Drop Off Location
Worth
Location(s)
Worth
Ballot Drop Off Location
Elections Office:
(229) 776-8208
Ballot Drop Off Location
Lincoln
Walker T Norman Gym
1962 Rowland-York Drive, Lincolnton, GA 30817
Sat, Oct 17: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sat, Oct 24: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Ballot Drop Off Location
Walton
Walton Election Office
1110 East Spring St., Monroe, GA 30655
Tue, Oct 13 - Fri, Oct 16: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sat, Oct 17: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Mon, Oct 19 - Fri, Oct 23: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sat, Oct 24: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Mon, Oct 26 - Fri, Oct 30: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Mon, Nov 2: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tue, Nov 3: 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
In-Person
Ware
Ware County Board of Elections
408 Tebeau St, Waycross, GA 31501
Tue, Oct 13 - Fri, Oct 16: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Sat, Oct 17: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Mon, Oct 19 - Fri, Oct 23: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Sat, Oct 24: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Mon, Oct 26 - Fri, Oct 30: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Ballot Drop Off Location
Ware
Ware County Board of Elections
408 Tebeau St, Waycross, GA 31501
Tue, Oct 13 - Fri, Oct 16: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Sat, Oct 17: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Mon, Oct 19 - Fri, Oct 23: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Sat, Oct 24: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Mon, Oct 26 - Fri, Oct 30: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Mon, Nov 2: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Tue, Nov 3: 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
In-Person
Richmond
Warren Road Community Center
300 Warren Rd, Augusta, GA 30907
Tue, Oct 13 - Fri, Oct 16: 8:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Sat, Oct 17: 8:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Mon, Oct 19 - Fri, Oct 23: 8:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Sat, Oct 24: 8:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Mon, Oct 26 - Fri, Oct 30: 8:30 AM - 6:00 PM
In-Person
Washington
Washington County Board of Elections
150 Riddleville Road, Sandersville, GA 31082
Tue, Oct 13 - Fri, Oct 16: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sat, Oct 17: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Mon, Oct 19 - Fri, Oct 23: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sat, Oct 24: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Mon, Oct 26 - Fri, Oct 30: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Ballot Drop Off Location
Washington
Washington County Board of Elections
151 Riddleville Road, Sandersville, GA 31082
Tue, Oct 13 - Fri, Oct 16: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sat, Oct 17: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Mon, Oct 19 - Fri, Oct 23: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sat, Oct 24: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Mon, Oct 26 - Fri, Oct 30: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Mon, Nov 2: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tue, Nov 3: 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
In-Person
Paulding
Watson Government Complex Administration Building (Courthouse)
240 Constitution Boulevard, Dallas, GA 30132
Tue, Oct 13 - Fri, Oct 16: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sat, Oct 17: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Mon, Oct 19 - Fri, Oct 23: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sat, Oct 24: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Mon, Oct 26 - Fri, Oct 30: 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Ballot Drop Off Location
Paulding
Watson Government Complex Administration Building (Courthouse)
240 Constitution Boulevard, Dallas, GA 30132
Tue, Oct 13 - Fri, Oct 16: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sat, Oct 17: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Mon, Oct 19 - Fri, Oct 23: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sat, Oct 24: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Mon, Oct 26 - Fri, Oct 30: 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Mon, Nov 2: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tue, Nov 3: 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
In-Person
Wayne
Wayne Elections and Registrar's Office
306 East Pine Street, Jessup, GA 31456
Tue, Oct 13 - Fri, Oct 16: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sat, Oct 17: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Mon, Oct 19 - Fri, Oct 23: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sat, Oct 24: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Mon, Oct 26 - Fri, Oct 30: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Ballot Drop Off Location
Wayne
Wayne Elections and Registrar's Office
306 East Pine Street, Jessup, GA 31456
Tue, Oct 13 - Fri, Oct 16: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sat, Oct 17: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Mon, Oct 19 - Fri, Oct 23: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sat, Oct 24: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Mon, Oct 26 - Fri, Oct 30: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Mon, Nov 2: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tue, Nov 3: 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
In-Person
Webster
Webster County Elections
40 Cemetery Rd, Preston, GA 31824
Tue, Oct 13 - Fri, Oct 16: 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Sat, Oct 17: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Mon, Oct 19 - Fri, Oct 23: 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Sat, Oct 24: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Mon, Oct 26 - Fri, Oct 30: 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Ballot Drop Off Location
Webster
Webster County Elections
40 Cemetery Rd, Preston, GA 31824
Tue, Oct 13 - Fri, Oct 16: 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Sat, Oct 17: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Mon, Oct 19 - Fri, Oct 23: 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Sat, Oct 24: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Mon, Oct 26 - Fri, Oct 30: 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Mon, Nov 2: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Tue, Nov 3: 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
In-Person
Fulton
Welcome All Recreation Center
4255 Will Lee Road, Atlanta, GA 30349
Tue, Oct 13 - Fri, Oct 16: 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Sat, Oct 17: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sun, Oct 18: 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Mon, Oct 19 - Fri, Oct 23: 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Sat, Oct 24: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sun, Oct 25: 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Mon, Oct 26 - Fri, Oct 30: 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
In-Person
DeKalb
Wesley Chapel Library
2861 Wesley Chapel Rd, Decatur, GA 30034
Tue, Oct 13 - Fri, Oct 16: 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Sat, Oct 17: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Sun, Oct 18: 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Mon, Oct 19 - Fri, Oct 23: 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Sat, Oct 24: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Sun, Oct 25: 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Mon, Oct 26 - Fri, Oct 30: 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Ballot Drop Off Location
DeKalb
Wesley Chapel Library
2861 Wesley Chapel Rd, Decatur, GA 30034
Tue, Oct 13 - Fri, Oct 16: 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Sat, Oct 17: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Sun, Oct 18: 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Mon, Oct 19 - Fri, Oct 23: 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Sat, Oct 24: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Sun, Oct 25: 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Mon, Oct 26 - Fri, Oct 30: 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
In-Person
Cobb
West Cobb Regional Library
1750 Dennis Kemp Ln, Kennesaw, GA 30152
Tue, Oct 13 - Fri, Oct 16: 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Sat, Oct 17: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Mon, Oct 19 - Fri, Oct 23: 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Sat, Oct 24: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Mon, Oct 26 - Fri, Oct 30: 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
In-Person
Troup
West Point Precinct (Technology Building)
1122 Og Skinner Drive, West Point, GA 31833
Sat, Oct 24: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Mon, Oct 26 - Fri, Oct 30: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
In-Person
Catoosa
Westside Precinct
3319 Lakeview Drive, Rossville, GA 30741
Tue, Oct 13 - Fri, Oct 16: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sat, Oct 17: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Mon, Oct 19 - Fri, Oct 23: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sat, Oct 24: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Mon, Oct 26 - Wed, Oct 28: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thu, Oct 29: 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Fri, Oct 30: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
In-Person
Wheeler
Wheeler Registrar's Office
16 W. Forest Ave, Suite 101B, Alamo, GA 30411
Tue, Oct 13 - Fri, Oct 16: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sat, Oct 17: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Mon, Oct 19 - Fri, Oct 23: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sat, Oct 24: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Mon, Oct 26 - Fri, Oct 30: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Ballot Drop Off Location
Wheeler
Wheeler Registrar's Office
16 W. Forest Ave, Suite 101B, Alamo, GA 30411
Tue, Oct 13 - Fri, Oct 16: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sat, Oct 17: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Mon, Oct 19 - Fri, Oct 23: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sat, Oct 24: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Mon, Oct 26 - Fri, Oct 30: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Mon, Nov 2: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Tue, Nov 3: 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
In-Person
White
White County Elections and Registration Office
1241 Helen Highway, Room 210, Cleveland, GA 30528
Tue, Oct 13 - Fri, Oct 16: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sat, Oct 17: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Mon, Oct 19 - Fri, Oct 23: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sat, Oct 24: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Mon, Oct 26 - Fri, Oct 30: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Ballot Drop Off Location
White
White County Elections and Registration Office
1241 Helen Highway, Room 210, Cleveland, GA 30528
Tue, Oct 13 - Fri, Oct 16: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sat, Oct 17: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Mon, Oct 19 - Fri, Oct 23: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sat, Oct 24: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Mon, Oct 26 - Fri, Oct 30: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Mon, Nov 2: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tue, Nov 3: 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
In-Person
Troup
Whitesville Road Precinct (former school)
1700 Whitesville Rd., LaGrange, GA 30240
Tue, Oct 13 - Fri, Oct 16: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sat, Oct 17: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Mon, Oct 19 - Fri, Oct 23: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sat, Oct 24: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Mon, Oct 26 - Fri, Oct 30: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
In-Person
Whitfield
Whitfield County Court House
205 N. Selvidge St, Suite K, Dalton, GA 30720
Tue, Oct 13 - Fri, Oct 16: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sat, Oct 17: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Mon, Oct 19 - Fri, Oct 23: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sat, Oct 24: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Mon, Oct 26 - Fri, Oct 30: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Location(s) and hours information may vary and is based on the best available information. If you have any questions, please call your county elections office.