Elections

Where are the City of Gainesville voting precincts located?

• Precinct 1 (Civic Center) represents Wards 1 and 2
• Precinct 2 (Fair Street Neighborhood Center) represents Ward 3
• Precinct 3 (Georgia Mountains Center) represents Wards 4 and 5

Where can I find information about my voting precinct?

• Visit www.sos.georgia.gov/MVP/
• Check your Voter Registration Card
• Contact the Hall County Registrar's Office at 770-531-6945 (business hours 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM)

Where can I register to vote?

• Hall County Registrar's Office, 2285 Browns Bridge Road, Gainesville, Georgia
• Any Public library
• Any location where you can obtain or renew drivers license
• www.sos.state.ga.us/elections
• Other locations can be obtained from the Hall County Registrar's Office. Call 770-531-6945.

What are the qualifications for a Council Member seat?

• Has been a resident of the City of Gainesville for at least one year
• Has been a resident of his/her ward for at least six months immediately preceding the election
• Must be at least twenty-one years of age on election day

What are the qualification fees?

• 3% of the total gross salary of the office paid in the preceeding calendar year
• Fees are calculated in January of an election year