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Heads up, voters: the deadline to register to vote or change an address is Oct. 6 for the upcoming municipal elections.

Cities across the state will elect their leaders. One statewide race for the Public Service Commission is also on the ballot. Election Day is Nov. 4.

Individuals who are at least 17 1/2 years old, United States citizens, and residents of Georgia and the county in which they live are eligible to register.

Voters may fill out a voter registration application and mail the completed and signed application to their county voter registration office.

The application requires a copy of an ID to be included. To view the application, visithttps://sos.ga.gov/sites/default/files/forms/GA_VR_APP_2019.pdf

Individuals can register online if they have a valid driver’s license or Georgia identification card. To register online, visit https://mvp.sos.ga.gov/s/olvr-home.

College students can update their voter registration to their college address. They can also vote absentee and should visit their home county’s voter registration office website for more information.

To check your voter registration status or update your address, visit https://mvp.sos.ga.gov/s/.

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At GAO we believe in supporting self-advocacy. Youth Ambassador Derek Heard is taking his advocacy to the next level as he produces a documentary on the power of the disability vote. Check out his trailer and follow the project to learn more.

Doodling for Democracy - Film and Storytelling | Seed&Spark Derek's story is a roadmap for how to grow voting champions from people who have felt left out of the democratic process. Your support will make it possible for Derek's inspirational story, Doodling for Democracy, to bring democracy to life for them and for all of us.