The Chattooga County Registrars Office is reminding residents that advance voting for the upcoming Special Election on March 18, 2025, will take place from February 24 through March 14. All advance voting will be conducted at the Registrars Office.

During the advance voting period, voters can cast their ballots on weekdays from 8:30 AM to 5 PM and on two designated Saturdays, March 1 and March 8, from 9 AM to 5 PM. This initiative aims to provide ample opportunities for residents to participate in the important electoral process. In addition to advance voting, absentee by mail applications are currently being accepted and will remain open until March 7. Voters who apply for absentee ballots by February 24 will receive their ballots starting on that date. For applications submitted after February 24, ballots will be mailed within 48 hours of receiving the request, barring any unforeseen circumstances. Voters must ensure their absentee ballots are returned to the Registrars Office by 7 PM on March 18. A secure drop box will be available during the advance voting period, and voters may also choose to return their ballots by mail or deliver them directly to a registrar or absentee ballot clerk at the office.

To ensure the integrity of the election, Logic and Accuracy Testing of the voting equipment will commence on February 11 at 10 AM and will continue until all equipment is tested for the March 18 special election.

In related news, the Chattooga County Board of Elections and Registration is scheduled to meet on February 12 at 2 PM. One of the key agenda items will be the proposed relocation of the Lyerly Polling Location from the Lyerly Fire Hall to the Lyerly Community Center. Details regarding other topics for discussion will be made available as the meeting date approaches.

Residents are encouraged to stay informed and take advantage of the early voting and absentee ballot options to ensure their voices are heard in the upcoming special election