Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2023, is Election Day

DEKALB COUNTY, GA—Voters will go to the polls on Tuesday, Nov. 7, to elect City Council members and mayors in cities across DeKalb County on Tuesday, Nov. 7. Polling places will be open 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Voters in the City of Stonecrest, DeKalb’s largest city with more than 61,000 residents, will elect a mayor and two City Council members. The council seats are for District 2 and District 4.

The General Election also will give voters the opportunity to decide on two referendums: the EHOST, which will provide tax relief for qualified homeowners, and SPLOST II, which will provide funding for capital projects.

EHOST:

The Equalized Homestead Option Sales and Use Tax (EHOST) is a one percent sales and use tax used to provide property tax relief for homeowners. Proceeds from EHOST are 100% dedicated to rolling back property taxes on homestead exempt properties.

Approved in 2017, the current Equalized Homestead Option Sales Tax (EHOST) will reach $738 million when it expires at the end of 2023.

EHOST tax relief will offset property tax liability to DeKalb homeowners, who qualify for a homestead exemption if approved. EHOST is estimated to save DeKalb homeowners $1 billion over a six-year period.

SPLOST II:

The DeKalb County Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax (SPLOST II) is a one-cent sales tax that provides funding exclusively for capital projects such as roads, buildings, vehicles, major equipment and other long-term improvements.

Approved in November 2017, the current SPLOST I will run through 2023, generating more than $388 million. If approved, SPLOST II is expected to generate $850 million over the next six years for capital improvements countywide. More information is available at DeKalbCountyga.gov/splost/dekalb-county-splost-ii. 

Know Before You Go

Verify your polling place, in case the location has changed: https://mvp.sos.ga.gov/s/?utm_source=Iterable&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=campaign_8212615

A  sample ballot is available at dekalbvotes.com.

Bring a valid ID, such as a driver’s license, passport, or voter identification card.

Voters are encouraged to wear a mask to ensure their safety and the safety of the poll workers and others.

Bring a chair, water, and snacks in the event there is a long wait line

If you are a voter with a physical disability or are 75 years of age and older, you do not need to wait in line. Just walk to the entrance and a poll worker will assist you in casting your ballot.

For more information, call 404-298-4020, or visit DeKalbVotes.com.