1. Do you know what’s on your ballot?

2. What’s on my Ballot?
In the State of Georgia, there are 5 proposed constitutional amendments changes for the 2018 Georgia General Election.
In the State of Georgia, there are 2 proposed statewide referendums for the 2018 Georgia General Election.
Each municipality/city/county will have their own special election initiatives.

3. Amendments vs Referendums vs Special Elections
WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE?
Proposed Constitutional Amendments
Definition: A modification of the constitution of a nation or state
Proposed State Wide Referendums
Definition: A general vote by the electorate on a single political question that has been referred to them for a direct decision.
Special Election Initiatives
Definition: Process that enables citizens to bypass their state legislature by placing proposed statutes and, in some states, constitutional amendments on the ballot .

4. State of Georgia Proposed Constitutional Amendment Changes
Proposed Constitutional Amendments
Amendment 1: Creates the Georgia Outdoor Stewardship Trust Fund to protect water quality, wildlife habitat, and parks.
Amendment 2: Creates a state-wide business court to lower costs, enhance efficiency, and promote predictable judicial outcomes.
Amendment 3: Encourages the conservations, sustainability, and longevity of Georgia’s working forests through tax sub-classification and grants.

5. State of Georgia Proposed Constitutional Amendment Changes
Proposed Constitutional Amendments, cont’d
Amendment 4: Provides rights for victims of crime in the judicial process .
Amendment 5: Authorizes fair allocation of sales tax proceeds to county and city school districts

6. State of Georgia Proposed Statewide Referendum
Proposed Statewide Referendums
Referendum A: Provides for a homestead exemption for residents of certain municipal corporations.
Referendum B: Provides a tax exemption for certain homes for the mentally disabled.

7. Where can I review a Sample Ballot?
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8. Georgia General Election Tuesday, Nov 6, 2018 is Election day
When Can I Vote?
Be in the Know before you cast your VOTE!
Georgia General Election
Early Voting: Oct 15, Nov 2, 2018
Tuesday, Nov 6, 2018 is Election day