Director:
Shauna Dozier
Jonesboro Historical Courthouse, Main Floor
121 South McDonough Street
Jonesboro, GA 30236
Phone: (770) 477-3372
Fax: (770) 477-4521
Office Email:
elections@claytoncountyga.gov
Military/UOCAVA Email:
claytonuocava@claytoncountyga.gov
Office Hours:
Monday – Friday
8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Elections and Registration
NOTICE
TO: | ALL CITIZENS |
FROM: | CLAYTON COUNTY BOARD OF ELECTIONS AND REGISTRATION |
SUBJECT: | CANCELLATION NOTICE OF CLAYTON COUNTY BOARD OF ELECTIONS AND REGISTRATION REGULAR MEETING |
DATE: | February 11, 2025 |
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, in accordance with the Bylaws of the Clayton County Board of Elections and Registration, that the Board of Elections and Registration regular scheduled board meeting for Tuesday, February 11, 2025 at 4:30 PM is cancelled as a result of not having a quorum. The regular business meeting will be rescheduled and announced at a later date.
For additional information, please contact the Clayton County Elections & Registration Office at (770) 477-3372.
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Shauna Dozier, Elections Director
Notice:
NOTICE
TO: | ALL CITIZENS |
FROM: | CLAYTON COUNTY BOARD OF ELECTIONS AND REGISTRATION |
SUBJECT: | NOTICE OF CLAYTON COUNTY BOARD OF ELECTIONS AND REGISTRATION OFFICE CLOSURE – WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 2025 |
DATE: | February 11, 2025 |
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the Clayton County Board of Elections and Registration office will be closed from 10:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. on Wednesday, February 12, 2025 for staff development. The office will resume normal operating hours on Thursday, February 13, 2025.
For additional information, please contact the Clayton County Elections & Registration Office at (770) 477-3372.
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Shauna Dozier, Elections Director
Notice:
Sample Ballot
March 18, 2025 Special Election
Clayton County Board of Elections and Registration
March 18, 2025 Special Election
Advanced Voting Times and Location
February 24 – March 14, 2025 Monday – Friday 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M.
Saturday 9:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M.
Election & Registration Office |
Carl Rhodenizer Recreation Center |
Lake Spivey Recreation Center |
Virginia Gray Recreation Center |
South Clayton Recreation Center |
Morrow City Hall |
Forest Park Senior Center |
LEGAL NOTICE
ELECTION DAY TEMPORARY EMERGENCY POLLING RELOCATION
The following changes will be recommended for approval by the Clayton County Board of Resgistration and Elections on February 11, 2025 at 4:30 P.M. at the Regular Board Meeting. For more information, please visit the website at www.claytonelections.com
Temporary
Polling Place Location Change
Proposal No. 2/25 JB21
FROM: | JB21 | Greater St. Peter AME Church 9540 Fayetteville Rd Jonesboro, GA 30238 |
TO: | JB21 | Jim Huie Recreation Center 9045 Tara Blvd Jonesboro, GA 30236 |
All affected voters will be notified immediately of this change by First Class Mail.
Warning: In accordance with Georgia Election Code Section 21-2-265(a), any person objecting thereto must file their objection with the Election Superintendent by contacting the Clayton County Board of Elections and Registration Office, 121 S. McDonough Street Annex II, Jonesboro, GA 30236. Tel: 770-477-3372
Notice:
LEGAL NOTICE
ELECTION DAY TEMPORARY EMERGENCY POLLING RELOCATION
The following changes will be recommended for approval by the Clayton County Board of Resgistration and Elections on February 11, 2025 at 4:30 P.M. at the Regular Board Meeting. For more information, please visit the website at www.claytonelections.com
Temporary
Polling Place Location Change
Proposal No. 1/25 MO10
FROM: | MO10 | Now Faith Apostolic Ministries 3406 Rex Road Rex, GA 30273 |
TO: | MO10 | Carl Rhodenizer Recreation Center 3499 Rex Road Rex, GA 30273 |
All affected voters will be notified immediately of this change by First Class Mail.
Warning: In accordance with Georgia Election Code Section 21-2-265(a), any person objecting thereto must file their objection with the Election Superintendent by contacting the Clayton County Board of Elections and Registration Office, 121 S. McDonough Street Annex II, Jonesboro, GA 30236. Tel: 770-477-3372
Notice:
LEGAL NOTICE
CALL OF SPECIAL ELECTION
TO FILL UNEXPIRED TERM OF CITY OF FOREST PARK, CITY COUNCIL, WARD 2
CALL DATE: FEBRUARY 5, 2025
TO THE QUALIFIED VOTERS OF CITY OF FOREST PARK, GEORGIA
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that a Special Election shall be held on March 18, 2025, in the election precincts of City of Forest Park, Ward 2, of Clayton County. A run-off, if needed, shall be held on April 15, 2025.
VOTER REGISTRATION DEADLINE: Monday, February 18, 2025 is the last day to register to vote for all persons who are not registered to vote and who desire to vote in the Special Election.
Those residents qualified to vote at said election shall be determined in all respects in accordance with election laws of the State of Georgia. This notice is given pursuant to action of the Clayton County Board of Elections and Registration. For more information and updates regarding the Special Elections in Clayton County, please visit us at www.claytonelections.com.
Notice:
LEGAL NOTICE
NOTICE OF BOND AND SALES AND USE TAX ELECTION
TO THE QUALIFIED VOTERS OF CLAYTON COUNTY
YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that on the 18th day of March 2025, an election will be held in all of the precincts of Clayton County. At the election there will be submitted to the qualified voters of Clayton County for their determination the question of whether or not $495,000,000 in aggregate principal amount of Clayton County School District General Obligation Bonds (the “Bonds”) should be issued by the Clayton County School District (the “School District”) for the purpose of providing funds to pay a portion of the costs of the capital outlay projects described below, to pay capitalized interest incident thereto, and to pay expenses incident to accomplishing the foregoing, and, in order to raise funds to pay a portion of the debt service on such bonds and the remaining costs of such capital outlay projects, a one percent sales and use tax for educational purposes of the School District should be reimposed within Clayton County, upon the termination of the one percent sales and use tax for educational purposes presently in effect, for a maximum period of time of 20 calendar quarters, for the purposes of providing funds to pay the costs of ((1) acquiring and upgrading textbooks, and instructional and district-wide technology improvements (including, without limitation, laptop and other individual devices for students, teachers, and staff); (2) acquiring or replacing band, fine arts, and athletic uniforms and equipment; (3) acquiring school buses, service vehicles, and navigational, surveillance, communications, and safety and security enhancements for existing school buses and service vehicles; (4) acquiring, constructing, and installing new schools ; (5) acquiring land for future schools and athletic facilities; (6) modifying, adding to, renovating, replacing, repairing, improving, and equipping existing school buildings, athletic facilities, administrative facilities, event facilities, and other buildings and facilities useful or desirable in connection therewith; and (7) acquiring any necessary property therefor, both real and personal, for the School District, all at a maximum cost of $495,000,000 (collectively the “Projects”).
The Bonds, if so authorized, shall be dated as of the first day of the month of delivery or such other date(s) as the Board of Education of Clayton County (the “Governing Body”) may approve, shall be in such denomination or denominations as the Governing Body may approve, shall bear interest from date at such rate or rates as the Governing Body may approve but not exceeding six percent (6.00%) per annum in any year, and shall provide for interest to be payable semiannually on August 1 and February 1 in each year, beginning on the first August 1 or February 1 following delivery of the Bonds, and for principal to mature (by scheduled maturity or by mandatory redemption, as the Governing Body may approve) on the dates and in the amounts as follows:
August 1 of the Year | Amount | August 1 of the Year | Amount |
2026 | $1,000,000 | 2039 | $25,415,000 |
2027 | $1,000,000 | 2040 | $26,810,000 |
2028 | $1,000,000 | 2041 | $28,285,000 |
2029 | $1,000,000 | 2042 | $29,845,000 |
2030 | $1,000,000 | 2043 | $31,485,000 |
2031 | $1,000,000 | 2044 | $33,215,000 |
2032 | $1,000,000 | 2045 | $35,040,000 |
2033 | $1,000,000 | 2046 | $36,970,000 |
2034 | $1,000,000 | 2047 | $39,005,000 |
2035 | $1,000,000 | 2048 | $41,150,000 |
2036 | $21,645,000 | 2049 | $43,410,000 |
2037 | $22,835,000 | 2050 | $45,800,000 |
2038 | $24,090,000 |
The Bonds may be issued in one or more series and on one or more dates of issuance as the Governing Body may approve; provided, however, that the aggregate principal amount of the Bonds shall not exceed $495,000,000. The Bonds may be made subject to redemption prior to maturity, to the extent permitted by law, upon terms and conditions to be determined by the Governing Body.
Voters desiring to vote for the issuance of the Bonds and the reimposition of such sales and use tax shall do so by voting “YES,” and voters desiring to vote against the issuance of the Bonds and the reimposition of such sales and use tax shall do so by voting “NO,” as to the question propounded, to-wit:
“Shall $495,000,000 in aggregate principal amount of Clayton County School District General Obligation Bonds be authorized to be issued for the purpose of providing funds to pay a portion of the costs of the capital outlay projects described below, to pay capitalized interest incident thereto, and to pay expenses incident to accomplishing the foregoing, and, in order to raise funds to pay a portion of the debt service on such bonds and the remaining costs of such capital outlay projects, shall a one percent sales and use tax for educational purposes of the Clayton County School District (the “School District”) be reimposed within Clayton County, upon the termination of the one percent sales and use tax for educational purposes presently in effect, for a maximum period of time of 20 calendar quarters, for the purposes of providing funds to pay the costs of (1) acquiring and upgrading textbooks, and instructional and district-wide technology improvements (including,without limitation, laptop and other individual devices for students, teachers, and staff); (2) acquiring or replacing band, fine arts, and athletic uniforms and equipment; (3) acquiring school buses, service vehicles, and navigational, surveillance, communications, and safety and security enhancements for existing school buses and service vehicles; (4) acquiring, constructing, and installing new schools ; (5) acquiring land for future schools and athletic facilities; (6) modifying, adding to, renovating, replacing, repairing, improving, and equipping existing school buildings, athletic facilities, administrative facilities, event facilities, and other buildings and facilities useful or desirable in connection therewith; and (7) acquiring any necessary property therefor, both real and personal, for the School District, all at a maximum cost of $495,000,000?”
The several places for holding the election shall be in the regular and established precincts of Clayton County, and the polls will be open from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. on the date fixed for the election. Those qualified to vote at the election shall be determined in all respects in accordance and in conformity with the Constitution and statutes of the United States of America and of the State of Georgia.
The last day to register to vote in this special election is February 17, 2025, through 5:00 p.m.
This notice is given pursuant to joint action of the Board of Commissioners and the Board of Elections and Registration of Clayton County. Those residents qualified to vote at said election shall be determined in all respects in accordance with election laws of the State of Georgia. This notice is given pursuant to action of the Clayton County Board of Elections and Registration. For more information and updates regarding the Special Elections in Clayton County, please visit us at www.claytonelections.com.
BOARD OF ELECTIONS AND REGISTRATION OF CLAYTON COUNTY
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Danny Hope, Chair
Notice:
NOTICE
TO: | ALL CITIZENS |
FROM: | CLAYTON COUNTY BOARD OF ELECTIONS AND REGISTRATION |
SUBJECT: | NOTICE OF CLAYTON COUNTY BOARD OF ELECTIONS AND REGISTRATION LOGIC & ACCURACY TESTING –SPECIAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON MARCH 18, 2025 |
DATE: | February 5, 2025 |
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, in accordance with O.C.G.A. 21-2-379.25 (c) that the public Logic and Accuracy Testing on the Electronic Ballot Makers and Optical Scan Voting Equipment to be used in the March 18, 2025 Special Election will commence on the following date, time, and locations:
DATE: | Thursday, February 13, 2025 |
TIME: | 9:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. |
PLACE: |
Elections Warehouse
Elections Center |
Testing will continue day to day until completion and is open to the public.
For additional information, please contact the Clayton County Elections & Registration Office at (770) 477-3372.
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Shauna Dozier, Elections Director
Notice:
AGENDA
Regular Board Meeting – February 11, 2024
4:30 PM
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The free access number is 1-844-537-5375.