Georgia 2022 local ballot measures

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Ballotpedia covered five local ballot measures in Atlanta, Georgia, in 2022, including three on May 24 and two on November 8.

In 2022, Ballotpedia covered local ballot measures that appeared on the ballot for voters within the 100 largest cities in the U.S., within state capitals, and throughout California. You can review the coverage scope of the local ballot measures project here. In 2022, the project's scope includes Atlanta.

Ballotpedia covered a selection of policing-related ballot measures and election-related ballot measures outside of the largest cities.

November 8

DeKalb County

See also: DeKalb County, Georgia ballot measures

• Atlanta, Georgia, Sunday Alcohol Sales Measure (November 2022):  ✔

A "yes" vote supported allowing Sunday sales of malt beverages, wine, and distilled spirits by the drink and by the package from 11:00 AM to 12:00 midnight.

A "no" vote opposed allowing Sunday sales of malt beverages, wine, and distilled spirits by the drink and by the package from 11:00 AM to 12:00 midnight.

• Doraville, Georgia, Homestead Tax Exemption Changes Measure (November 2022):  ✔

A "yes" vote supported amending the City of Doraville $25,000 homestead exemption to provide $10,000 of assessed value plus the dollar equivalent of a 2.5-mill reduction for municipal ad valorem taxes.

A "no" vote opposed amending the City of Doraville $25,000 homestead exemption to provide $10,000 of assessed value plus the dollar equivalent of a 2.5-mill reduction for municipal ad valorem taxes.

• Tucker, Georgia, City Road Services and Property Tax Measure (November 2022):  ✔

A "yes" vote supported authorizing the City of Tucker to directly provide road construction and maintenance services and levy an ad valorem property tax of up to 3 mills, equal to $300 per $100,000 of assessed value, when DeKalb County’s road and transportation tax ends.

A "no" vote opposed authorizing the City of Tucker to directly provide road construction and maintenance services and levy an ad valorem property tax of up to 3 mills, equal to $300 per $100,000 of assessed value, when DeKalb County’s road and transportation tax ends.

Fulton County

See also: Fulton County, Georgia ballot measures

• Atlanta, Georgia, Sunday Alcohol Sales Measure (November 2022):  ✔

A "yes" vote supported allowing Sunday sales of malt beverages, wine, and distilled spirits by the drink and by the package from 11:00 AM to 12:00 midnight.

A "no" vote opposed allowing Sunday sales of malt beverages, wine, and distilled spirits by the drink and by the package from 11:00 AM to 12:00 midnight.

• Fulton County, Georgia, Homestead Exemption for Senior Residents Measure (November 2022):  ✔

A "yes" vote supported enacting a $10,000 homestead exemption from Fulton County school district property taxes for residents who are older than 65 years of age and who have been granted a homestead exemption for at least five years prior.

A "no" vote opposed enacting a $10,000 homestead exemption from Fulton County school district property taxes for residents who are older than 65 years of age and who have been granted a homestead exemption for at least five years prior.

May 24

On May 24, voters decided three ballot measures in Atlanta.

DeKalb County

See also: DeKalb County, Georgia ballot measures

• Atlanta, Georgia, Public Facilities Bond Measure (May 2022):  ✔

A "yes" vote supported issuing $213.01 million in general obligation bonds for constructing, improving, and repairing public safety facilities and parks and recreational facilities.

A "no" vote opposed issuing $213.01 million in general obligation bonds for constructing, improving, and repairing public safety facilities and parks and recreational facilities.

• Atlanta, Georgia, Roads, Pathways, Parks, and Playgrounds Bond Measure (May 2022):  ✔

A "yes" vote supported issuing $192.99 million in general obligation bonds for acquiring, planning, constructing, and maintaining roads, bicycle and transit lanes, sidewalks, pathways and trails, parks and playgrounds, and other related projects.

A "no" vote opposed issuing $192.99 million in general obligation bonds for acquiring, planning, constructing, and maintaining roads, bicycle and transit lanes, sidewalks, pathways and trails, parks and playgrounds, and other related projects.

• Atlanta, Georgia, Sales Tax Increase for Transportation Projects Measure (May 2022):  ✔

A "yes" vote supported enacting a sales tax of 0.4 percent for no more than five years to provide funding for transportation and congestion reduction projects.

A "no" vote opposed enacting a sales tax of 0.4 percent for no more than five years to provide funding for transportation and congestion reduction projects.

Fulton County

See also: Fulton County, Georgia ballot measures

• Atlanta, Georgia, Public Facilities Bond Measure (May 2022):  ✔

A "yes" vote supported issuing $213.01 million in general obligation bonds for constructing, improving, and repairing public safety facilities and parks and recreational facilities.

A "no" vote opposed issuing $213.01 million in general obligation bonds for constructing, improving, and repairing public safety facilities and parks and recreational facilities.

• Atlanta, Georgia, Roads, Pathways, Parks, and Playgrounds Bond Measure (May 2022):  ✔

A "yes" vote supported issuing $192.99 million in general obligation bonds for acquiring, planning, constructing, and maintaining roads, bicycle and transit lanes, sidewalks, pathways and trails, parks and playgrounds, and other related projects.

A "no" vote opposed issuing $192.99 million in general obligation bonds for acquiring, planning, constructing, and maintaining roads, bicycle and transit lanes, sidewalks, pathways and trails, parks and playgrounds, and other related projects.

• Atlanta, Georgia, Sales Tax Increase for Transportation Projects Measure (May 2022):  ✔

A "yes" vote supported enacting a sales tax of 0.4 percent for no more than five years to provide funding for transportation and congestion reduction projects.

A "no" vote opposed enacting a sales tax of 0.4 percent for no more than five years to provide funding for transportation and congestion reduction projects.

• College Park, Georgia, Sales Tax for Water and Sewer Projects Measure (May 2022):  ✔

A "yes" vote supported imposing a 1% sales tax for up to four years to raise no more than $13,086,347 for water and sewer projects and related costs.

A "no" vote opposed imposing a 1% sales tax for up to four years to raise no more than $13,086,347 for water and sewer projects and related costs.

• East Point, Georgia, Municipal Option Sales Tax Measure (May 2022):  ✔

A "yes" vote supported imposing a 1 percent sales and use tax in the City of East Point for up to four years to raise up to $43,308,183 for water and sewer projects.

A "no" vote opposed imposing a 1 percent sales and use tax in the City of East Point for up to four years to raise up to $43,308,183 for water and sewer projects.

• Hapeville, Georgia, Municipal Option Sales Tax Measure (May 2022):  ✔

A "yes" vote supported imposing a 1 percent sales and use tax in the City of Hapeville for up to four years to raise up to $13,086,347 for water and sewer projects.

A "no" vote opposed imposing a 1 percent sales and use tax in the City of Hapeville for up to four years to raise up to $13,086,347 for water and sewer projects.

How to cast a vote

See also: Voting in Georgia

See below to learn more about current voter registration rules, identification requirements, and poll times in Georgia.

How to vote in Georgia

Poll times

In Georgia, polls are open from 7 a.m. until 7 p.m. Eastern Time. In cities with a population greater than 300,000 people, polls remain open until 8 p.m. An individual who is in line at the time polls close must be allowed to vote.

Registration

Check your voter registration status here.

To vote in Georgia, one must be a citizen of the United States and a legal resident of their county. The voter must be at least 17.5 years of age at the time of registration and 18 at the time of the election, and not serving a sentence for a felony conviction.

The deadline to register to vote is 29 days prior to the election. Registration can be completed online, in person, or by mail.

Automatic registration

See also: Automatic voter registration

In Georgia, eligible voters are automatically registered to vote when they conduct transactions at the Department of Driver Services. The eligible voter may opt-out of registration.

Online registration

See also: Online voter registration

Georgia has implemented an online voter registration system. Residents can register to vote by visiting this website.

Same-day registration

Georgia does not allow same-day voter registration.

Residency requirements

To register to vote in Georgia, a voter must be a resident of the state, and of the county in which they are registering. State law does not specify a length of time for which you must have been a resident to be eligible.

Verification of citizenship

See also: Laws permitting noncitizens to vote in the United States

A Georgia state law, passed in 2009, required voters to provide proof of U.S. citizenship when registering to vote. However, as of September 2025, the law had not been implemented.

In Georgia, an individual must attest that they are a U.S. citizen when registering to vote. According to the state's voter registration application, a voter who provides false information on a voter registration application is guilty of a felony.

All 49 states with voter registration systems require applicants to declare that they are U.S. citizens in order to register to vote in state and federal elections, under penalty of perjury or other punishment. Seven states — Alabama, Arizona, Georgia, Kansas, Louisiana, New Hampshire, and Wyoming — have laws requiring verification of citizenship at the time of voter registration, whether in effect or not. One state, Ohio, requires proof of citizenship only when registering to vote at a Bureau of Motor Vehicles facility. In three states — California, Maryland, and Vermont — at least one local jurisdiction allows noncitizens to vote in some local elections. Noncitizens registering to vote in those elections must complete a voter registration application provided by the local jurisdiction and are not eligible to register as state or federal voters.

Verifying your registration

The site GA My Voter Page, run by the Georgia Secretary of State's office, allows residents to check their voter registration status online.

Voter ID requirements

Georgia requires voters to present photo identification while voting.

The following list of accepted ID was current as of October 2025. Click here for the Georgia Secretary of State's page on accepted ID to ensure you have the most current information.

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Any valid state or federal government-issued photo ID, including a free ID card issued by your county registrar's office or the Georgia Department of Driver Services. A Georgia driver's license, even if expired Student ID from a Georgia public College or University Valid employee photo ID from any branch, department, agency, or entity of the U.S. Government, Georgia, or any county, municipality, board, authority or other entity of this state Valid U.S. passport ID Valid U.S. military photo ID containing a photograph of the voter Valid tribal photo ID containing a photograph of the voter

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Voters can obtain a free voter ID card from any county registrar's office or Department of Driver Services Office. Click here for more information on obtaining a free voter ID card in Georgia.

See also

• Local ballot measure elections in 2022