Cobb County 2018 early voting guide: How, when and where

You can avoid the Cobb County election day parking lot bumper car rigmarole by voting early.

There are five locations throughout the county where you can do so.

The advance voting begins April 30 and ends May 18, according to the supervisor of election's website.

Election Day for the general primary is May 22 across Georgia, and the polls in Cobb will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

ExploreHere’s how early voting works for the rest of metro Atlanta

Remember, there will be no early voting Saturday, May 19 nor Monday, May 21.

Any eligible voter can cast a ballot at any open early voting location. If you’re confused about your eligibility, call 770-528-2581.

If you'd rather vote by mail, here's how to do that.

This is when the main elections office will be open for early voting:

Main elections office, 736 Whitlock Ave. in Marietta

• April 30 to May 11 — Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

• May 12 — Saturday, 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.

• May 14 to May 18 — Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

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The locations below will be open May 14 to May 18 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.:

• East Cobb Government Service Center, 4400 Lower Roswell Road in Marietta

• NorthStar Church, 3413 Blue Springs Road in Kennesaw

• South Cobb Community Center, 620 Lions Club Drive in Mableton

• Boots Ward Recreation Center at Lost Mountain Park, 4845 Dallas Highway in Powder Springs

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