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About Fulton County
History
Fulton County was formed from DeKalb County in 1853, and then consolidated with Milton and Campbell Counties in 1932. That's why it has such an unusual, elongated shape. Of Georgia's 159 counties, Fulton County was the 144th to be created.
The Fulton name honors Robert Fulton, the inventor who built the Clermont, the first commercially successful steamboat, in 1807.
Fulton County lies in north-central Georgia in the foothills of the Appalachian mountains. The warm southern climate produces plentiful hardwood and pine forests, making the area a beautiful place to live.
Fulton County encompasses 528.7 square miles, and stretches over 70 miles from one end to the other. North Fulton includes the cities of Sandy Springs, Alpharetta, Roswell, and Mountain Park. South Fulton includes the suburban cities of College Park, East Point, Fairburn, Hapeville, Palmetto and Union City. The City of Atlanta lies between them.
Voter Qualifications and Registration
To vote in the November 4, 2008 Election, you must register to vote by Monday, October 6, 2008. You must also update your registration if you have moved.
If you are registering for the first time in Georgia, and you register by mail, you are required to show one of the acceptable types of identification by:
- mailing a copy of the identification with your voter registration application
- providing a copy of the identification to the registrar during the absentee voting process.
To register to vote in the state of Georgia, you must be:
- A citizen of the United States.
- A legal resident of Georgia and of the county in which you wish to vote.
- At least 17 1/2 years of age.
Also, you may not register to vote if you are currently:
- Serving any sentence imposed by the conviction of a felony.
- Judicially determined to be mentally incompetent.
You may register to vote at any time, but you must be registered by the close of registration prior to an election if you wish to vote on election day, i.e., the application must be postmarked by the voter registration deadline.
If you are not registered to vote, register today.
Advance and Absentee Voting
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Voters are encouraged to take advantage of voting by absentee ballot by mail, absentee ballot in person at their county registrar’s office, or voting during advance voting week. Voting by one of these methods prior to Election Day decreases the possibilities for long lines and wait times.
Early Voting begins November 18-21. Below are the Fulton County locations:
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Fulton County Government Center
Suite 4064
141 Pryor Street
Atlanta, GA 30303
404-612-7072
8:30am - 5:00pm
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Fulton County Government South Service Center
Room 105
5600 Stonewall Tell Road
College Park, GA
404-612-7072
8:30am - 5:00pm
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North Service Center
Suite 209
7741 Roswell Road
Sandy Springs, GA 30350
404-612-7072
8:30am - 5:00pm
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Advance Voting Week will occur November 24-26. Below are the Fulton County locations:
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Fulton County Government Center
Suite 4064
141 Pryor Street
Atlanta, GA 30303
404-612-7072
8:30am - 7:00pm
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Fulton County Government South Service Center
Room 105
5600 Stonewall Tell Road
College Park, GA
404-612-7072
8:30am - 7:00pm
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North Service Center
Suite 209
7741 Roswell Road
Sandy Springs, GA 30350
404-612-7072
8:30am - 7:00pm
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On December 2, 2008, polls are open from 7:00 a.m. until 7:00 p.m. However, any voter who is waiting in line at 7:00 p.m. will be allowed to vote. Voters are encouraged to avoid peak voting hours, which historically see high turnout and long lines. Peak voting hours are from 7:00 a.m. until 9:30 a.m.; 4:30 p.m. until 7:00 p.m.; and during the midday lunch hour. |
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