Early voting happening in Gwinnett

As time ticks inside of one month for this year's very important election Nov. 4, Gwinnett County is preparing to handle the thousands of expected voters to turnout to the polls. This past Monday meant the end of voter registration across the state, and now it's full steam ahead until election day.

This county, like others in the metro area, is helping to solve the problem of long lines on election day by offering convenient early voting to its citizens in the weeks leading up to the big day.

Those registered to vote in Gwinnett County have the option of going ahead and casting their ballot for a variety of national, state and local races. Until Friday Oct. 31, voters can cast their vote in advance at one of four satellite polling places in the county. One of these sites includes the George Pierce Community Activity Center, at 55 Buford Highway in Suwanee.

These advanced voting sites are open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. until 7 p.m. There will be no advanced voting on the Monday preceding election day.

But, if you're looking to do it the old fashioned way and vote in person, but are not sure of your polling place, the county's Board of Elections Web site has a handy polling place locater. Simply enter in information like your name and address and it will tell you where to be on that first Tuesday in November.

Those that are out of the area but still registered in the county can use absentee ballots which are then mailed to the county Board of Elections office in Lawrenceville. For more information about requesting an absentee ballot, and to view your polling information, voter frequently asked questions and more, visit the county's site at www.gwinnettcounty.com, then click "Departments" at the top of the page, followed by "Elections and Voter Registration" under "Community Services."
- www.gwinnettherald.com

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