Advanced voting in Gen. Election will start Oct. 30

In an effort to make voting more convenient for Georgia residents, the secretary of state's office is once again offering "advance voting."

Through this program, a voter may cast his ballot in person at the Lincoln County Elections and Registration Office during normal business hours the week prior to an election. No reason or explanation is required.

Advance voting in the General Election will begin Monday, October 30, and continue through Friday, November 3.

All the voter has to do is fill out an advance voting application and then provide the poll official with one of the permitted forms of identification. He will then be issued a ballot to cast right there in the office.

The permitted forms of identification include: A valid driver's license. A valid United States passport. A valid employee I.D. with photo.

A valid student I.D. with photo.

A valid United States military I.D. card.

A valid Social Security card.

A current utility bill or bank statement.

A certified copy of one's birth certificate.

It must be noted that individuals may not advance vote the Monday preceding the election.

For more information about the election process, contact the elections and registration office at 706-359- 6126. The office is located in The Lincoln Center at 160 May Avenue.