With the increase in EARLY VOTING, most voters cast their
ballot before Election Day which decreases the need to have so many Election
Day polling locations. The Board of Elections and Registration believes the
consolidation of the precincts will streamline the voting process. The
Elections office will be able to adequately supply and staff each polling
location to enhance the voting experience for all voters in Jackson County. The
new polling locations will be located at Northeast Church for the west side of
the county, Hope Crossing Church for the central part of the county, Southside
Church for the southeast part of the county, and Mt. Olive Baptist Church for
the northeast part of the county. The Board believes all the new polling
locations can handle the Election Day turnout, traffic, and parking needs. The
Board believes there will be a significant monetary savings in consolidating
and hopes that voters understand that it was not a decision that was entered
into lightly. The Board has also voted to purchase the Easy Vote Program. The
Easy Vote Program will help speed up the process of Early Voting, as well as,
Absentee by mail voting. This will help to decrease lines as more voters continue to take advantage of the three weeks of early voting before each election. If you have a concern that you would like to share with the Board of Elections and Voter Registration, please submit in writing to: 441 Gordon Street, Jefferson, GA 30549 by September 15,
2017.
THIS CHANGE IS FOR COUNTY, STATE, AND FEDERAL ELECTIONS ONLY! MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS WILL CONTINUE TO BE HELD IN EACH CITY. EARLY/ADVANCE VOTING WILL BEGIN 3 WEEKS PRIOR TO THE MUNICIPAL ELECTION AND WILL BE HELD AT THE PONCHIE BECK ELECTION CENTER ON 441 GORDON STREET IN JEFFERSON.