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Registrar
November 3, 2009 SPLOST Election
TO THE QUALIFIED VOTERS OF PIKE COUNTY:
Notice is hereby given that on the 3rd day of November, 2009, an election will be held at the regular polling places in all of the election districts of Pike County, at which time there will be submitted to the qualified voters of the County, for their determination the following question:
Shall a special 1 percent sales and use tax be imposed in Pike County for a period of time of six (6) years commencing upon the expiration of the sales and use tax currently in effect and for the raising of approximately $8,000,000.00 for the following purposes: (a) for Pike County, (i) acquisition of a judicial complex and courthouse improvements; (ii) acquisition of recreation and leisure facility improvements; (iii) acquisition and installation of improvements at the Chestnut Oak Agri-Business complex; (iv) acquisition of improvements at Pike County Library; (v) road improvements; and (vi) acquiring, constructing and equipping a new animal control facility; (b) for the City of Concord, making improvements to the R.F.Strickland Building and improvements to the Concord Fire Station; (c) for the City of Meansville, making water system improvements; (d) for the City of Molena, making water system improvements and improvements to the Molena Fire Station; (e) for the City of Williamson, making improvements to City Hall; and (f) for the City of Zebulon, (i) making road and sidewalk improvements’ (ii) making improvements to City Hall; (iii) making water and sewer facility improvements; (iv) making public safety facility improvements and (v) making city parks improvements?
If imposition of the tax is approved by the voters, such vote shall also constitute approval of the issuance of general obligation debt of Pike County in the principal amount of up to $7,200,000.00 for the above purposes, repayable from the proceeds of the aforesaid sales and use tax.
Absentee ballots will be available October 6, 2009, or when they are received from the State and early voting at the Zebulon Courthouse by machine only will also be October 6, 2009, or when they are received from the State. Please call my office at 770-567-2003 for any information and confirmation that the ballots are in.
The Pike County Registrar is the office of voter registration and elections information. They handle all the voter registrations for Pike County. Although employed by the county, they are also responsible for adhering to all the guidelines from the Secretary of State and the Department of Justice.
Most people don't realize just how much goes on in the Registrar office, yet it is a very important role in the county government. If you don't have correct voter registration taking place, candidates won't get elected.
Click here to download a copy of the Pike County Voting Precincts.
Pike County Registrar Sandi Chamblin |
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Who can register to vote?
To register to vote in the state of Georgia, you must be:
- A citizen of the United States
- A legal resident of Georgia and of the county in which you wish to vote
- At least 18 years of age by election day
Also, you may not register to vote if you are currently:
- Serving any sentence imposed by the conviction of a felony
- Judicially determined to be mentally incompetent
In the state of Georgia, you do not have to register by political party to vote in the state's regular primaries or general elections.
How do I register to vote?
- You can download the Voter Registration Application from this website. (This form is in PDF format. If you are unable to view a PDF document, you may need to download the free browser plugin available from Adobe.) If you have any trouble with viewing or printing the online form, feel free to call (770) 567-2003 to have a form mailed to you.
- Print and fill out every blank on the form completely, and make sure you add your signature to make it valid. Then you can either fax it in to (770) 567-7280, mail it in to P.O. Box 1032, Zebulon, Georgia 30295, or bring it in to the office at 16001 Barnesville Street, Zebulon, Georgia 30295.
- Within about two to three weeks after registering, you should receive a precinct card telling you which precinct you should go to for voting.
How far in advance before an election do I need to register?
Please register as early as possible. The Voter Registration Application must be received by the Registrar no later than 30 days before the election date.
What are the election dates?
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Where do I vote?
Each voter must vote in his/her own precinct. There are eight precincts in Pike County. Each voter is sent a precinct card within two to three weeks of registering to vote. The precinct card specifies where to vote. If you are unable to locate your precinct card, just call the Registrar at (770) 567-2003.
How does absentee voting work?
Absentee ballots are for those who are unable to go to precinct during the election date. Examples include those in the military, the elderly and disabled etc. Absentee ballots are set out about 45 days in advance. Advance voters can come in to the Registrar office up to a week before the election.
Are candidates allowed to campaign in your office?
No, there is no campaigning allowed anytime in the Registrar office or around the courthouse during election times.
Where can I get precinct maps?
The public may come in to the Registrar office to view precinct maps, or anyone may request small 8.5" x 11" precinct maps be mailed for no additional fee. Larger maps may be purchased as well.
Are registered voter lists available?
Yes, the Registrar office has open records for registered voter lists (excluding voters' Social Security Numbers, of course). Candidates or interested individuals may call to place an order for an electors list (a list of the registered voters in Pike). These lists are available either county-wide or precinct-wide. The information may be provided either in electronic form or in paper form. The fee varies based on the format. Each request is generally fulfilled within about seven days.