Monday, July 2 is the last day to register to vote in the July 31 Republican and Democratic primaries and the non-partisan election.

To Register to Vote, You Must:

• Be a citizen of the United States.
• Be a legal resident of the county.
• Be at least 17 1/2 years of age to register and 18 years of age to vote.

Six Ways to Register

1. Print the registration form, which you must sign and mail in. If you're registering for the first time in Georgia by mail, there is an additional requirement: Enclose a copy of one of the allowable types of ID in the same envelope with your registration application. If you forget to enclose your ID with your application, it could delay your voting process the first time you go to the polls.
2. Visit the Cobb Board of Elections main office at 736 Whitlock Ave., Suite 400 in Marietta. It's open Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
3. Call 770-528-2581 to have an application mailed to you
4. Register to vote when you get your driver's license.
5. Pick up an application at government service centers, city halls, or senior centers.
6. Register at any when you apply for a library card. Or any time you are at a library, you may pick up a blank application and mail it in yourself.

Vote by Mail

• Any voter may apply for a vote-by-mail ballot—no reason is required.
• Applications are available here.

Advance Voting begins July 9 and runs through July 27 Monday through Friday at 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Board of Elections Office.

Smyrna voters who normally cast their ballots at Argyle Elementary School will have to cross the street and vote at Fire Station No. 3 on July 31 because the school is being renovated. A list of polling places can be found at the Cobb Board of Elections website. 

On July 31 Smyrna-Vinings voters will decide where they stand on Sunday alcohol sales (again), whether they want the one-percent TSPLOST to pass and vote for a slew of non-partisan judges.

Republicans will decide which candidate should challenge incumbent Democratic District 6 State Sen. Doug Stoner—Josh Belinfante, Hunter Hill or Drew Ellenburg. Rep. Phil Gingrey, 11^th U.S. Congressional District, has two challengers for the Republican nomination—Michael Opitz and William Llop. District 40 State Rep. Rich Golick is running unopposed.

Dems will nominate Rep. David Scott to represent the 13^th U.S. Congressional District for another term. State Rep. Stacey Evans is running unopposed for District 42.

If the election were today how would you vote on TSPLOST and Sunday Sales? Who would you nominate to represent Smyrna-Vinings in Congress and at the State Capitol?