Chattooga County voters have an opportunity to cast their ballots today, Saturday, October 17, as the first weekend of early voting gets underway ahead of the November 3 General Election.

The Chattooga County Registrar’s Office will be open today from 9 AM until 5 PM for voters wishing to cast their ballots early.

All advance voting in Chattooga County takes place at the Registrar’s Office, located at 10017 Commerce Street in Summerville.

Early voting began Tuesday and continues through Friday, October 30. Another Saturday voting opportunity will be available October 24, also from 9 AM until 5 PM.

Regular weekday voting hours are 8:30 AM until 5 PM through October 23. During the final week of early voting, October 26 through October 30, hours will be extended until 6 PM. There will be no Sunday voting in Chattooga County.

In addition to choosing candidates for federal, state and local offices, Chattooga County voters will decide several ballot questions, including renewal of the county’s education sales tax, proposed changes to homestead exemptions and a bond referendum for voters living in the Town of Trion.

Voters must bring an acceptable form of photo identification, such as a Georgia driver’s license or state-issued identification card.

The deadline to request an absentee ballot is Friday, October 23. The General Election takes place Tuesday, November 3.