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Early voting for presidential primary, Atlanta’s water tax underway

Atlanta voters can cast their ballots in the 2020 presidential preference primary at several locations across Fulton County.
Atlanta voters can cast their ballots in the 2020 presidential preference primary at several locations across Fulton County.
By Raisa Habersham
March 5, 2020

Atlanta voters can cast their ballots in the 2020 presidential preference primary at several locations across Fulton County.

Residents will also vote to extend a longstanding penny tax that has been used to fix the city’s water and sewer issues.

Polls open 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday, March 2-6, March 9-13, and March 16-20; Saturday, March 7 and 14. Polls will also be open Sunday, March 15 from noon to 5 p.m.

Residents can check their registration status on the Secretary of State's website.

Early voting locations can be found on Fulton County's website.  Sample ballots can also be found here.

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