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Ballotpedia covered five local ballot measures in DeKalb County, Georgia.

In 2023, 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.

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See also: Local ballot measure elections in 2023

November 7

DeKalb County

See also: DeKalb County, Georgia ballot measures

• Brookhaven, Georgia, Floating Homestead Exemption Measure (November 2023):  ✖

A "yes" vote supported modifying the City of Brookhaven floating homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation to ensure the long-term fiscal health of the city.

A "no" vote opposed modifying the City of Brookhaven floating homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation to ensure the long-term fiscal health of the city.

• DeKalb County, Georgia, 1% Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax Measure (November 2023):  ✔

A "yes" vote supported enacting a 1% sales and use tax in DeKalb County for up to 6 years to raise an estimated $850 million to be used for DeKalb County and city projects including public safety facilities, transportation infrastructure, recreational facilities, and other capital projects.

A "no" vote opposed enacting a 1% sales and use tax in DeKalb County for up to 6 years to raise an estimated $850 million to be used for DeKalb County and city projects including public safety facilities, transportation infrastructure, recreational facilities, and other capital projects.

• DeKalb County, Georgia, Equalized Homestead Option Sales Tax Credit Measure (November 2023):  ✔

A "yes" vote supported establishing the Equalized Homestead Option Sales Tax (EHOST) credit and suspending the current Homestead Option Sales and Use Tax credit to reduce property tax liabilities.

A "no" vote opposed establishing the Equalized Homestead Option Sales Tax (EHOST) credit and suspending the current Homestead Option Sales and Use Tax credit to reduce property tax liabilities.

• DeKalb County, Georgia, Homestead Exemption Income Cap Increase for Disabled Residents 65 Years of Age or Older Measure (November 2023):  ✔

A "yes" vote supported increasing the income cap to $37,500 for DeKalb County residents age 65 and over who are disabled to qualify for the $14,000 homestead exemption.

A "no" vote opposed increasing the income cap to $37,500 for DeKalb County residents age 65 and over who are disabled to qualify for the $14,000 homestead exemption.

• DeKalb County School District, Georgia, Homestead Exemption Income Cap Increase for Disabled Residents 62 Years of Age or Older Measure (November 2023):  ✔

A "yes" vote supported increasing the income cap to $40,000 for DeKalb County School District residents age 62 and over who are disabled to qualify for the $14,000 homestead exemption from school district ad valorem taxes for educational purposes.

A "no" vote opposed increasing the income cap to $40,000 for DeKalb County School District residents age 62 and over who are disabled to qualify for the $14,000 homestead exemption from school district ad valorem taxes for educational purposes.

• DeKalb County School District, Georgia, Homestead Exemption Income Cap Increase for Disabled Residents 65 Years of Age or Older Measure (November 2023):  ✔

A "yes" vote supported increasing the income cap to $37,500 for DeKalb County School District residents age 65 and over who are disabled to qualify for the $14,000 homestead exemption.

A "no" vote opposed increasing the income cap to $37,500 for DeKalb County School District residents age 65 and over who are disabled to qualify for the $14,000 homestead exemption.

• Decatur, Georgia, General Homestead Exemption Measure (November 2023):  ✔

A "yes" vote supported providing a $40,000 homestead exemption from City of Decatur ad valorem taxes for municipal purposes for residents of the City of Decatur.

A "no" vote opposed providing a $40,000 homestead exemption from City of Decatur ad valorem taxes for municipal purposes for residents of the City of Decatur.

• Decatur, Georgia, Homestead Exemption for Residents 62 Years of Age or Older Measure (November 2023):  ✔

A "yes" vote supported providing a $25,000 homestead exemption from City of Decatur ad valorem taxes for municipal purposes for residents aged 62 or older with incomes not exceeding $60,000.

A "no" vote opposed providing a $25,000 homestead exemption from City of Decatur ad valorem taxes for municipal purposes for residents aged 62 or older with incomes not exceeding $60,000.

• Decatur, Georgia, Homestead Exemption for Residents 65 Years of Age or Older Measure (November 2023):  ✔

A "yes" vote supported providing a $15,000 homestead exemption from City of Decatur ad valorem taxes for municipal purposes for residents aged 65 or older.

A "no" vote opposed providing a $15,000 homestead exemption from City of Decatur ad valorem taxes for municipal purposes for residents aged 65 or older.

• Decatur, Georgia, Independent School District Homestead Exemption Measure (November 2023):  ✔

A "yes" vote supported provide a five-year $200,000 homestead exemption from City of Decatur school district ad valorem taxes for residents aged 65–69 with household incomes not exceeding $62,000 and for residents aged 70 or older regardless of income.

A "no" vote opposed provide a five-year $200,000 homestead exemption from City of Decatur school district ad valorem taxes for residents aged 65–69 with household incomes not exceeding $62,000 and for residents aged 70 or older regardless of income.

• Decatur, Georgia, New Homestead Exemption Measure (November 2023):  ✔

A "yes" vote supported creating a $40,000 homestead exemption from City of Decatur ad valorem taxes for municipal purposes for residents who lease land for at least 99 years from a 501(c)(3) landlord, own the improvements, and are subject to affordability-preserving sale restrictions.

A "no" vote opposed creating a $40,000 homestead exemption from City of Decatur ad valorem taxes for municipal purposes for residents who lease land for at least 99 years from a 501(c)(3) landlord, own the improvements, and are subject to affordability-preserving sale restrictions.

• Doraville, Georgia, City Facilities Bond Measure (November 2023):  ✔

A "yes" vote supported issuing up to $10 million in general obligation bonds to finance the acquisition, construction, improvement, and equipping of city facilities, including library, arts, co-working, and civic spaces.

A "no" vote opposed issuing up to $10 million in general obligation bonds to finance the acquisition, construction, improvement, and equipping of city facilities, including library, arts, co-working, and civic spaces.

• Dunwoody, Georgia, Parks and Recreational Areas Bond Measure (November 2023):  ✖

A "yes" vote supported issuing up to $60 million in general obligation bonds to finance parks, recreational areas, greenspace, and trails.

A "no" vote opposed issuing up to $60 million in general obligation bonds to finance parks, recreational areas, greenspace, and trails.

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 2023