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- Sarah Copelin-Wood (i) [phone: (404-371-1490)]
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- Hayward E. Lamar [phone: (404-209-2718)]
- Jonnathon H. Mason [phone: (404-377-4490)]
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- Frances Edwards (i) [phone: (678-676-0722)]
- Jesse Cunningham [phone: (678-754-4178)]
- Wendell Muhammad [phone: (404-438-2206)]
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- David Anderson [phone: (678-698-6286)]
- Thomas Eugene Bowen [phone: (770-396-2200)]
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- Zepora Roberts (i) [phone: (404-284-7314)]
- Sandra Gistarb [phone: (770-880-5894)]
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- Elizabeth Andrews (i) [phone: (404-371-0669)]
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- Edward E. Carriere, Jr. (i) [phone: (404-687-7130)]
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- Johnny Panos (i) [phone: (404-371-2354)]
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- Al Wong (i) [phone: (404-371-2591)]
Election 2006 Voter Guide for DeKalb County
10/01/2006 - by Dean Gardner
Are you ready for November 7, 2006? Do you know who to vote for and how to vote on the ballot questions? This voter guide will prepare you for election day by providing information on the candidates running for office, ballot questions, candidate forums, advance voting, ID requirements, voting districts, and polling locations. The guide is divided into four sections: Candidates, Ballot Questions, Public Forums, When & Where to Vote.
Candidates
To help voters better understand the qualifications and positions of statewide candidates in contested races, the League of Women Voters compiled biographical information and responses to two issue-specific questions.
Ballot Questions
Three constitutional amendments, six state-wide referendum questions, and a county referendum will be on the Nov 7th ballot. Secretary of State Cathy Cox prepared a summary of the amendments and state-wide referendums, and the LWV's analysis provides explanations, pros, and cons.
Georgia Constitutional Amendments, 1-3
- 1. To restrict the use of eminent domain.
- Shall the Constitution of Georgia be amended so as to prohibit the use of eminent domain by certain nonelected authorities and to prohibit the contested use of eminent domain except for public use as defined by general law?
- 2. To protect the traditions of fishing and hunting.
- Shall the Constitution of Georgia be amended so as to provide that the tradition of fishing and hunting and the taking of fish and wildlife shall be preserved for the people and shall be managed by law and regulation for the public good?
- 3. To authorize the General Assembly to dedicate revenue from special motor vehicle license plates.
- Shall the Constitution of Georgia be amended so as to authorize the General Assembly to provide for special motor vehicle license plates and dedicate the revenue from such plates for stated purposes, including dedications for the ultimate use of agencies, funds, or nonprofit corporations where it is found that there will be a benefit to the state?
Georgia Referendum Questions, A-F
- A. To expand the ad valorem tax exemption for farm equipment.
- Shall the Act be approved which expands the ad valorem tax exemption for agricultural products and equipment to include certain additional farm equipment held under a lease purchase agreement?
- B. To expand the ad valorem exemption for veterans organizations to include organizations which refurbish and operate historic military aircraft for educational purposes.
- Shall the Act be approved which expands the ad valorem tax exemption for veterans organizations to include certain additional nonprofit veterans organizations which refurbish and operate historic military aircraft for educational purposes?
- C. To expand the ad valorem tax exemption for property of charitable institutions.
- Shall the Act be approved which grants an exemption from ad valorem taxation on property owned by a charitable institution which generates income when that income is used exclusively for the operation of such charitable institution?
- D. To provide a homestead exemption to certain residents who are senior citizens with respect to state ad valorem taxes.
- Shall the Act be approved which provides a homestead exemption for senior citizens in an amount equal to the actual levy for state ad valorem tax purposes on the homestead?
- E. To provide a homestead exemption for the surviving spouse of a peace officer or firefighter killed in the line of duty.
- Shall the Act be approved which provides a homestead exemption for the full value of the homestead with respect to all ad valorem taxes for the unremarried surviving spouse of a peace officer or firefighter who was killed in the line of duty?
- F. To provide that a surviving spouse shall be entitled to a continuation of the base year value under a base year assessed value homestead exemption.
- Shall the Act be approved which provides that, with respect to base year assessed value homestead exemptions, the surviving spouse of a deceased spouse who has been granted such a homestead exemption shall receive that exemption at the same base year valuation that applied to the deceased spouse so long as that surviving spouse continues to occupy the home as a residence and homestead.
DeKalb County Referendum
Full text of this referendum, House Bill 595, is available from the Georgia General Assembly (also includes sponsors, voting history, etc).
- To Freeze Property Taxes for Five Years
- Shall the Act be approved which provides a homestead exemption from DeKalb County ad valorem taxes for county purposes in an amount equal to the amount by which the current year assessed value of a homestead exceeds the base year assessed value of such homestead?
Public Forums
- Oct 12 — Property Tax Freeze Forum
- On November 7, voters will be asked to vote on a referendum that would freeze DeKalb County property assessments for five years or until the property is sold again. To help prepare voters to make informed judgments about this issue, State Rep Michele Henson and PRISM will co-sponsor an informational forum on the issue. See the Tucker Calendar for complete details.
- Oct 14,17,23 — Board of Education Candidate Forums
- The League of Women Voters of DeKalb County will host a series of DeKalb Board of Education Candidate Forums for the community. These events are cosponsored by Stan Watson, State Representative, Chairman DeKalb House Delegation, the Chamber of Commerce, and Leadership DeKalb. District 9 overlaps districts so these candidates are invited to three forums. Candidates with be given a series of questions to respond to. Arrangements are underway to videotape and televise the forums on our community cable station. The public and media are cordially invited to attend.
- Saturday, October 14, 10 a.m.-12 noon.
District 6 – Redan-Trotti Library
Candidates are David Anderson & Thomas Bowen. - Saturday, October 14, 2-4 p.m.
Districts 3 & 9 –Scott Candler Library
Candidates for District 3 are: Sara Copelin-Wood (I), Ann Brown, Hayward Lamar and Jonnathon Mason.
Candidates for District 9 At Large: Elizabeth Andrews (I) and Colet Odenigbo - Tuesday, October 17, 7-9 p.m.
Districts 5 & 9 –Wesley Chapel-Brown Library
Candidates for District 5: Francis Edwards (I), Jay Cunningham, Wendell Muhammad. - Monday, October 23, 7-9 p.m.
Districts 7 & 9 Antioch AME Church (next to Redan High School).
Candidates are Zepora Roberts (I), & Sandra Gistarb.
- Saturday, October 14, 10 a.m.-12 noon.
- Oct 17 — DeKalb Candidate Forum
- Meet candidates for state-wide and county public office on Tuesday, October 17, 5:30–8:00pm, at Gaines Chapel in Presser Hall, Agnes Scott College, South McDonough Street, Decatur, GA. 5:30-6:00pm: 'Meet and Greet' reception with all candidates; 6:00-7:00pm: Debate between United States House of Representative Candidates, Catherine Davis and Henry “Hank” Johnson; 7:00–8:00pm: Debate between DeKalb County Solicitor-General Candidates, Shawn Ellen LaGrua and Robert James. If you have any questions, please call (404-323-5423).
- Oct 19 — Tucker Candidate Forum
- The Tucker Civic Association and Smoke Rise Community Association invite you to attend a Candidate Forum for US House District 4, DeKalb Solicitor General, State Senate Districts 40 and 41, and State House District 82. See the Tucker Calendar for complete details.
- Oct 24 — Property Tax Freeze Forum
- Learn how the Property Tax Freeze Referendum affects you by attending this informational forum at Greenforest Baptist Church, 3250 Rainbow Drive, Decatur, GA 30034, on Tuesday, October 24, 7:00pm. Panelists will include representatives from the Tax Commissioner’s Office, Tax Assessors Office, and Finance Department. For more information contact the office of Commissioner Larry Johnson (404-371-2425).
- Oct 30 — DeKalb Candidate Forum
- Featuring most of the candidates running for local, state, and federal office in DeKalb County, this forum is hosted by thirteen local civic associations in partnership with the League of Women Voters. Talk one-on-one with the candidates. See the Tucker Calendar for complete details.
When & Where to Vote
Election Day
Polls are open from 7:00 am until 7:00 pm on election day. However, any voter who is waiting in line to vote at 7:00 pm will be allowed to vote. Peak voting hours are historically from 7:00 am until 9:30 am, 4:30 pm until 7:00 pm, and during the mid-day lunch hour.
General Election
- Tuesday, November 7, 2006
- Polls Open 7:00a.m. to 7:00p.m.
General Election Runoff
- Tuesday, December 5, 2006
- Polls Open 7:00a.m. to 7:00p.m.
Advance Voting
With advance voting you may choose to vote in person before Election Day simply as a matter of convenience. Advance voting allows any registered voter to cast a ballot in person on the Monday through Friday of the week prior to an election.
General Election, Advance Voting
- Monday, October 30 through Friday, November 3
- Polls Open 7:00a.m. to 7:00p.m.
- Advance voting for the General Election is available at 6 locations:
- Main Office
- Memorial Drive Complex
4380 Memorial Dr, Suite 300
Decatur, GA 30032 - Decatur
- DeKalb County Courthouse
556 North McDonough St, Room 207
Decatur, GA 30030 - Lithonia
- Around the Ivy
2614-A Max Cleland Blvd
Lithonia, GA 30058 - Northlake
- DeKalb County Fire Headquarters
1950 West Exchange Place, Room 125
Tucker, GA 30084 - North DeKalb
- Brook Run
4770 North Peachtree Rd
Dunwoody, GA 30338 - South DeKalb
- South DeKalb Senior Center
1931 Candler Rd
Decatur, GA 30030
General Election Runoff, Advance Voting
- Monday, November 27 through Friday, December 1
- Polls Open 8:00a.m. to 5:00p.m.
- Advance voting for the Runoff is available only at the Main Office:
- Main Office
- Memorial Drive Complex
4380 Memorial Dr, Suite 300
Decatur, GA 30032
Polling Places & Voting Districts
Each voter must vote at the polling place designated for the precinct in which the voter lives. The location of your polling place is located on your precinct card. To find your polling place, to make sure your voter registration is correct, or to determine your congressional and legislative districts, use the Poll Locator.
- Poll Locator
- List of Poll Locations
- Map of DeKalb County Election Precincts
- Map of U.S. House Districts
- Map of Georgia Senate Districts
- Map of Georgia House Districts
- Map of DeKalb Commission Districts
- Map of DeKalb Commission Super Districts
- Map of DeKalb Board of Education Districts
- Map of DeKalb Board of Education Super Districts
ID Requirements
On September 19, 2006, Fulton Superior Court Judge Bedford ruled Georgia's photo ID law unconstitutional, permanently enjoining the requirement from being in place in Georgia, barring a successful appeal by the state. This means Georgia voters will not be required to show photo ID at the polls on November 7th, and the previous 17 forms of ID will continue to be valid.
