Deadline July 27 to request absentee ballots

The deadline is July 27 to request Fulton County absentee ballots for the July 31 primary election. Applications are at www.fultoncountyga.gov/registration-elections and can be faxed to Registration and Elections at 404-730-8839, or mailed to 130 Peachtree St., S.W., Suite 2186, Atlanta, 30303. Completed ballots are due to the department by 7 p.m. on election day.

The election includes the 1-cent transportation sales tax referendum as well as the races for Sheriff, Tax Commissioner, Solicitor General, Superior Court Clerk, two Fulton school board seats and several Southside Legislative seats. Information: 404-612-7020.