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
To find location(s) and hours to return your completed vote-by-mail ballot select your county.
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In-Person
Effingham
Location(s)
Effingham
In-Person
Elections Office:
(912) 754-8030
Ballot Drop Off Location
Effingham
Location(s)
Effingham
Ballot Drop Off Location
Elections Office:
(912) 754-8030
In-Person
Elbert
Location(s)
Elbert
In-Person
Elections Office:
(706) 283-2012
Ballot Drop Off Location
Elbert
Location(s)
Elbert
Ballot Drop Off Location
Elections Office:
(706) 283-2012
In-Person
Emanuel
Location(s)
Emanuel
In-Person
Elections Office:
(478) 237-3471
Ballot Drop Off Location
Emanuel
Location(s)
Emanuel
Ballot Drop Off Location
Elections Office:
(478) 237-3471
In-Person
Evans
Location(s)
Evans
In-Person
Elections Office:
(912) 739-0708
Ballot Drop Off Location
Evans
Location(s)
Evans
Ballot Drop Off Location
Elections Office:
(912) 739-0708
In-Person
Fannin
Location(s)
Fannin
In-Person
Elections Office:
(706) 632-7740
Ballot Drop Off Location
Fannin
Location(s)
Fannin
Ballot Drop Off Location
Elections Office:
(706) 632-7740
In-Person
Fayette
Location(s)
Fayette
In-Person
Elections Office:
(770) 305-5408
Ballot Drop Off Location
Fayette
Location(s)
Fayette
Ballot Drop Off Location
Elections Office:
(770) 305-5408
In-Person
Floyd
Location(s)
Floyd
In-Person
Elections Office:
(706) 291-5167
Ballot Drop Off Location
Floyd
Location(s)
Floyd
Ballot Drop Off Location
Elections Office:
(706) 291-5167
In-Person
Forsyth
Location(s)
Forsyth
In-Person
Elections Office:
(770) 781-2118, ext. 9
Ballot Drop Off Location
Forsyth
Location(s)
Forsyth
Ballot Drop Off Location
Elections Office:
(770) 781-2118, ext. 9
In-Person
Franklin
Location(s)
Franklin
In-Person
Elections Office:
(706) 384-4390
Ballot Drop Off Location
Franklin
Location(s)
Franklin
Ballot Drop Off Location
Elections Office:
(706) 384-4390
In-Person
Fulton
Location(s)
Fulton
In-Person
Elections Office:
(404) 612-3816
Ballot Drop Off Location
Fulton
Location(s)
Fulton
Ballot Drop Off Location
Elections Office:
(404) 612-3816
In-Person
Gilmer
Location(s)
Gilmer
In-Person
Elections Office:
(706) 635-4617
Ballot Drop Off Location
Gilmer
Location(s)
Gilmer
Ballot Drop Off Location
Elections Office:
(706) 635-4617
In-Person
Glascock
Location(s)
Glascock
In-Person
Elections Office:
(706) 598-2811
Ballot Drop Off Location
Glascock
Location(s)
Glascock
Ballot Drop Off Location
Elections Office:
(706) 598-2811
In-Person
Glynn
Location(s)
Glynn
In-Person
Elections Office:
(912) 554-7060
Ballot Drop Off Location
Houston
Houston Health Pavilion Conference Center
233 N. Houston Rd, Warner Robins, GA 31093
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
Fulton
Hugh C. Conley Recreation Center
3636 College Street, College Park, GA 30337
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
Irwin
Irwin County Government Building
205 E 4th St, Ocilla, GA 31774
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
Irwin
Irwin County Government Building
205 E 4th St, Ocilla, GA 31774
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
Chatham
Island Library
50 Johnny Mercer Blvd, Savannah, GA 31410
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
Chatham
Island Library
50 Johnny Mercer Blvd, Savannah, GA 31410
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
In-Person
Jackson
Jackson County Election Center
441 Gordon Street, Jefferson, GA 30549
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
Jackson
Jackson County Election Center
441 Gordon Street, Jefferson, GA 30549
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
Candler
Jack Strickland Community Center
621 W. Pine St, Metter, GA 30439
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
Candler
Jack Strickland Community Center
621 W. Pine St, Metter, GA 30439
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
Jasper
Jasper County Courthouse
126 West Greene Street, Suite 3, Monticello, GA 31064
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
Jasper
Jasper County Courthouse
126 West Greene Street, Suite 3, Monticello, GA 31064
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: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tue, Nov 3: 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
In-Person
Bryan
J. Dixie Harn Community Center
91 Lanier St, Pembroke, GA 31321
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
In-Person
Pike
J. Joel Edwards Public Library
7077 Hwy 19 S, Zebulon, GA 30295
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
In-Person
Fulton
Joan P. Garner Library at Ponce De Leon
980 Ponce De Leon Avenue NE, Atlanta, GA 30306
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
Forsyth
Johns Creek Baptist Church
6910 McGinnis Ferry Rd, Alpharetta, GA 30005
Tue, Oct 13 - Fri, Oct 16: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Sat, Oct 17: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Mon, Oct 19 - Fri, Oct 23: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Sat, Oct 24: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Mon, Oct 26 - Fri, Oct 30: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
In-Person
Fulton
Johns Creek Environmental Campus
8100 Holcomb Bridge Road, Roswell, GA 30022
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
Johnson
Johnson County Board Elections Annex
2484 W. Elm St, Wrightsville, GA 31096
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
Ballot Drop Off Location
Johnson
Johnson County Board Elections Annex
2484 W. Elm St, Wrightsville, GA 31096
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
Jones
Jones County Government Center
166 Industrial Blvd, Gray, GA 31032
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
Jones
Jones County Government Center
166 Industrial Blvd, Gray, GA 31032
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: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Tue, Nov 3: 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
In-Person
Henry
J.P. Moseley Recreation Center
1041 Millers Mill Rd, Stockbridge, GA 30281
Mon, Oct 26 - Fri, Oct 30: 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
In-Person
Clayton
Lake Spivey Recreation Center
2300 Walt Stephens Rd., Jonesboro, GA 30236
Tue, Oct 13 - Fri, Oct 16: 8:00 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: 8:00 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: 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
In-Person
Lamar
Lamar County Board of Elections Office
790 Veterans Parkway Suite D, Barnesville, GA 30204
Tue, Oct 13 - Fri, Oct 16: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sat, Oct 17: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sun, Oct 18: 1:00 PM - 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
Lamar
Lamar County Board of Elections Office
790 Veterans Parkway Suite D, Barnesville, GA 30204
Tue, Oct 13 - Fri, Oct 16: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sat, Oct 17: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sun, Oct 18: 1:00 PM - 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
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.