Catoosa
County, Georgia
Elections Division
Due to the increased population of Catoosa County as calculated by the U.S. Census Bureau, minor changes will be made in 2012
to our County Commission and School Board Districts. Click on the link below to see the PROPOSED map.
Proposed Redistricting Map
Georgia VoteSafe Program
The Georgia VoteSafe Program provides for the confidentiality of
resident's address of certain registered voters who have been or may be
subject to acts of family violence, stalking or currently reside in a family
violence shelter. Contact your local registrar if you would like to
partake in the VoteSafe program or need more information.
2012 Catoosa County Election Schedule
July 31 - General Primary
August 21 - Primary run off (if needed)
November 6 - GENERAL ELECTION
December 4 - General run off (if needed)
click here for more information
Please Note: There is NO VOTING on any Monday that directly precedes
an official election date. i.e. no voting on Monday Mar. 5th, 2012
Registrar
information
Tonya Moore - Elections official
7658 Nashville St.
Ringgold Ga, 30736
706-935-3990
Fax 706-935-2538
Tonya.Moore@catoosa.com
2012 Holiday Schedule
The registrars office will be closed
on the following days:
Jan. 2 New Years Day (Mon.)
Jan. 16 M.L.K. Jr. Day
Apr. 6 Good Friday
May 28 Memorial Day
Jul. 4 Independence Day
Sep. 3 Labor Day
Nov. 22 & 23 Thanksgiving
Dec. 24 & 25 Christmas
Hours of operation
Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - Noon
1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Closed Noon-1
for lunch (phone recorder will be on)
Closed on Weekends (phone recorder will be on)
Election Board
Nina Crawford - Chairman
Ron McKelvy
Diane Pelt
Ellis Eaker
Howard Long
To contact your Election Board:
please
call voter registration at
706-935-3990
Or email:
Board of
Elections
Precinct Information (back to top)
Results (of
July 31, 2012 Primary)
Election Results will not be posted
until after the close of polls
Directions
For directions to your precinct,
use the link below and enter the required information.
Your precinct will then be displayed along with a link to mapquest for directions. When you
are done, close the new window to come back
to here.
http://www.sos.state.ga.us/cgi-bin/locator.asp
Sample Ballots (General
Primary July 31, 2012) REP
DEM (back to top)
Find the precinct/split that corresponds to your
voting assignment in the table below.
If you are not sure in which precinct and Ga. districts you are located,
call 706-935-3990,
reference your voter registration card or follow
the link under Directions (above).
Use the
back button on your browser to return.
*A note about primaries in Georgia- The
Republican and Democratic primaries are two separate elections held
simultaneously. A voter may only vote in one.
The voter must choose in which primary they wish to vote.
Please be prepared to inform your poll worker in which primary you are going to
participate.
If there is a primary
runoff, and you voted in the
primary - you cannot switch parties.
If you did not vote in The Primary,
you may vote in either party's runoff. (back to top)
| Precinct/Combo code | Sample Ballot |
U.S. House District |
Georgia Senate District | Georgia House District | Sch. & County Comm. District |
Location |
| Blackstock 310 | Dem Rep | 14 | 53 | 2 | 4 | 773 Gordy Circle - Tunnel Hill, GA 30755 |
| Boynton 304/305(city) | Dem Rep | 14 | 53 | 3 | 2 | 4057 Boynton Dr. - Ringgold, GA 30736 |
| Catoosa Keith 308 | Dem Rep | 14 | 53 | 3 | 4 | 2803 Keith Rd. - Ringgold, GA 30736 |
| Chambers 303 | Dem Rep | 14 | 53 | 2 | 1 | 4346 Long Hollow Rd. - Rock Spring, GA 30739 |
| Duncan Park 304/305(city) | Dem Rep | 14 | 53 | 3 | 2 | 256 Edsel Dr. - Rossville, GA 30741 |
| Ft Oglethorpe 301/302(city) | Dem Rep | 14 | 53 | 3 | 1 | Constitution Hall 205 Forrest Rd. - Ft. Oglethorpe, GA 30742 |
| Graysville 306 | Dem Rep | 14 | 53 | 3 | 3 | 967 Graysville Rd. - Ringgold, GA 30736 |
| Lakeview 301/302(city) | Dem Rep | 14 | 53 | 3 | 1 | 452 Hudson St. - Rossville, GA 30741 |
| Poplar Sprgs. 308/309(city) | Dem Rep | 14 | 53 | 3 | 4 | 470 Rollins Ind. Ct. - Ringgold, GA 30736 |
| Ringgold 306/307(city) | Dem Rep | 14 | 53 | 3 | 3 | Catoosa Hall 7658 Nashville St. - Ringgold, GA 30736 |
| Westside 304/305(city) | Dem Rep | 14 | 53 | 3 | 2 | 3319 Lakeview Dr. - Rossville, GA 30741 |
| Woodstation 303 | Dem Rep | 14 | 53 | 2 | 1 | 36 E. Nickajack Rd. - Ringgold, GA 30736 |
| Woodstation 310 | Dem Rep | 14 | 53 | 2 | 4 | 36 E. Nickajack Rd. - Ringgold, GA 30736 |
Election Related Links
(Links will open in a new window. Close the new window to
return to here.)
Secretary of State Elections Page
Center for Election Systems at Kennesaw State University
Election Results for 07/31/2012 General PRIMARY (back to top)
Click HERE for Countywide Results
Click on the 'R' next to the precinct to see results for that precinct
| Precinct/Combo code | Results (Click 'R' for Results) |
U.S. House District |
Georgia Senate District | Georgia House District | Sch. & County Comm. District |
Location |
| Blackstock | R | 14 | 53 | 2 | 4 | 773 Gordy Circle - Tunnel Hill, GA 30755 |
| Boynton | R | 14 | 53 | 3 | 2 | 4057 Boynton Dr. - Ringgold, GA 30736 |
| Catoosa Keith | R | 14 | 53 | 3 | 4 | 2803 Keith Rd. - Ringgold, GA 30736 |
| Chambers | R | 14 | 53 | 2 | 1 | 4346 Long Hollow Rd. - Rock Spring, GA 30739 |
| Duncan Park | R | 14 | 53 | 3 | 2 | 256 Edsel Dr. - Rossville, GA 30741 |
| Fort Oglethorpe | R | 14 | 53 | 3 | 1 | Constitution Hall 205 Forrest Rd. - Ft. Oglethorpe, GA 30742 |
| Graysville | R | 14 | 53 | 3 | 3 | 967 Graysville Rd. - Ringgold, GA 30736 |
| Lakeview | R | 14 | 53 | 3 | 1 | 452 Hudson St. - Rossville, GA 30741 |
| Poplar Springs | R | 14 | 53 | 3 | 4 | 470 Rollins Ind. Ct. - Ringgold, GA 30736 |
| Ringgold | R | 14 | 53 | 3 | 3 | Catoosa Hall 7658 Nashville St. - Ringgold, GA 30736 |
| Westside | R | 14 | 53 | 3 | 2 | 3319 Lakeview Dr. - Rossville, GA 30741 |
| Woodstation | R | 14 | 53 | 2 | 1&4 | 36 E. Nickajack Rd. - Ringgold, GA 30736 |
2012 Election Information (back to top)
January 1, 2012 - First day to file and publish a notice of
intent to be a write-in Candidate in the General Election
February 1, 2012 - Last day for governing authority of each county to fix and
publish qualifying fees
February 2, 2012 - Earliest day for a voter to apply for an absentee ballot for
the General Primary/Non Partisan Election
February 6, 2012 - Deadline for Voter Registration/Changes for the PPP
February 13, 2012 - Advanced voting begins for the PPP
February 25, 2012 - SATURDAY VOTING during the hours of 9:00 a.m. through 4:00
p.m.
March 6, 2012 - Presidential Preference Primary (PPP)/Special Election
May 10, 2012 - Earliest day for a voter to apply for an absentee ballot for the
GENERAL ELECTION
May 23, 2012 (9:00 a.m.) - Qualifying for General Primary begins
May 25, 2012 (12:00 noon) - Qualifying for General Primary ends
June 16, 2012 - Paper ballots delivered to Elections office
July 2, 2012 - Deadline for voter registration/changes for the General Primary
July 9, 2012 - Advanced voting begins for the General Primary
July 21, 2012 - Saturday Voting (9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.)
July 30, 2012 - Earliest day to file a notice of candidacy for General Election
July 31, 2012 - GENERAL PRIMARY ELECTION
August 3, 2012 - Last day to file a notice of candidacy for General Election
August 21, 2012 - General Primary Run Off (if needed)
September 4, 2012 - Last day to file and publish a notice of intent to be a
write-in candidate in the General Election
September 21, 2012 - Paper ballots for the General Election to be delivered to
the Election Office
October 8, 2012 - Deadline for voter registration/changes for the General
Election
October 15, 2012 - Advanced Voting begins
October 27, 2012 - Saturday Voting (9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.)
NOVEMBER 6, 2012 - GENERAL ELECTION
December 4, 2012 - General Election run off (if needed)
General Voter Information (back to top)
F.A.Q.'s (Frequently Asked Questions)
What are acceptable forms of ID for voting?
What if I do not have a picture ID?
How do I know if I am registered to vote?
I've moved. What do I need to do?
How do I get an absentee ballot?
How can I get an absentee ballot for a relative?
What hours are the polls open?
When is advanced voting?
Where do I advance vote?
What is required to advance vote?
What is the difference between absentee and advanced voting?
How do I register to vote online?
Where can I get information about my elected officials?
What are acceptable forms of ID for voting?
Currently six forms of ID are acceptable for voting in the state of Georgia.
Georgia driver's license
Valid ID card issued by
any state or U.S. with photo
Valid U.S. passport
Valid Government
employee photo ID
Valid U.S. military ID card with photo
Valid
tribal ID card with photo
Please note that these are different than the 17 forms previously accepted.
Photo ID is now
required to vote in the state of Georgia. If you do not have a photo ID
contact the Registrar.
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What if I do not have a picture ID?
Contact your registrar to find out about obtaining a valid photo ID
Registrar: Tonya Moore 706-935-3990
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How do I know if I am registered to vote?
Follow this
link to the Georgia Secretary of State's website or
contact your registrar. Registrar: Tonya Moore 706-935-3990
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I've moved. What do I need to do?
It depends if you have moved out of state, out of the county or to another
location within the county.
Out Of State:
You will need to contact the registrar in the county/state that you have
moved to. We cannot
transfer your voter registration information. You will need to contact the
Catoosa County registrar
as well to terminate your registration in Georgia
Out Of The County:
You will need to contact either your new or old county registrar and ask
for
a change of address form. This form can be mailed, or you may pick one up
in person at any county registrars office.
Relocated Within Catoosa County:
Please call the Catoosa County registrar at 706-935-3990
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How do I get an absentee ballot?
You may contact the elections office at 706-935-3990 or
print this form, fill it out
and mail to:
Catoosa County Elections
7658 Nashville St.
Ringgold, GA 30736
You may request an absentee ballot as early as 180
days before
an election. The application
must be in writing, contain the address to which
the ballot is to
be mailed, have sufficient
information to identify you as a voter, and indicate
the election in which
you wish to vote. No reason is required when requesting an absentee ballot
by mail.
Mail this application to the elections office and they will
mail your absentee ballot.
Each election will require a new request for
an absentee ballot unless you
check the box indicating
that you wish to
receive all absentee ballots as allowed by law (must be disabled, 75 or older
or UOCAVA to be eligible for all ballots as allowed by law).
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Voter Information)
How can I get an absentee ballot for a relative?
If your close relative is physically disabled or living temporarily outside
their county of residence,
you may apply for an absentee ballot for them. Close relative is defined
as: mother, father, grandparent, brother,
sister, aunt, uncle, spouse, son, daughter, niece, nephew, grandchild,
son-in-law, daughter-in-law, mother-in-law,
father-in-law, brother-in-law or sister-in-law. You will be required to
sign an oath testifying that the voter is
either out of county or physically disabled.
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What hours are the polls open?
On election day (always Tuesday in GA.) the polls are
open from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Anyone in line by 7:00 p.m.
will be allowed to vote. On election day, voters MUST
go to their assigned precinct. Advanced voting hours
are as posted below.
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(hours given above)
What is the difference between absentee and advanced voting?
Absentee voting: Can be done via mail. Can vote up to 45 days prior to
the election via mail. No reason required.
Advanced voting: Can only be done at
Catoosa Hall or Westside Voting Precinct starting three weeks prior to the election
No
reason required to advance vote. Hours and Locations given above.
PLEASE NOTE: VOTING IS NOT ALLOWED ON THE MONDAY DIRECTLY BEFORE
"ELECTION TUESDAY".
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How do I register to vote online?
Follow this link to the Secretary of State's website.
http://www.sos.ga.gov/elections/voter%5Fregistration/voter_reg_app.htm
Please remember this important part: If you are submitting this form by
mail and you are registering for the first
time in Georgia, enclose a copy of one of the following with your application: A
copy of a current and valid
photo ID, a copy of a current utility bill, bank statement, government check,
paycheck, or other government
document that shows your name and address. Those who are entitled to vote by
absentee ballot under the Uniform
and Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting Act are exempt from this requirement.
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Where can I get information about my elected officials?
If you are an elected official, voted on by the electors of Catoosa County
and feel that any information needs to be
added, removed or appended please contact the registrar's office at
706-935-3990.
United States Senate
Public Service Commission, Office Of
United States House of Representatives
Georgia Senate
Georgia House of Representatives
District Attorney
Probate Judge
Clerk of Court
Sheriff
Tax Commissioner
Coroner
Chief Magistrate
Board of Commissioners
School Board Members
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United States Senators
|
Saxby Chambliss |
Johnny Isakson |
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Public Service Commission
244 Washington St. S.W.
Atlanta, GA 30334
404-656-4501
800-282-5813 (Toll Free)
Fax 404-656-2341
www.psc.state.ga.us
United States House of Representatives
U. S. Congressman, District 14
|
Tom Graves |
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Georgia Senate
|
District 53 Jeff Mullis 212 English Ave. Chickamauga, GA 30707 706-375-1776 404-656-0057 jeff.mullis@senate.ga.gov |
Georgia House of Representatives
|
District 2 Jay Neal P.O. box 645 LaFayette, GA 30728 404-656-0152 jay.neal@house.ga.gov |
District 3 Tom Weldon Jr. P.O. Box 1459 Ringgold, GA 30736 Phone: (706) 965-4007 tweldon@weldonlawfirm.com |
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District Attorney
|
Herbert E. 'Buzz' Franklin |
Probate Judge
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Clerk of Court
Sheriff
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Tax Commissioner
|
Sandra K. Self |
Coroner
|
Vanita C. Hullander |
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Chief Magistrate
Board of Commissioners
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School Board Members
706-965-2297
|
District 1 Billy J. McDaniel 344 Twin Cedars Rd. Rock Spring, GA 30739 706-375-2004 |
District 2 Jane R. Everett 67 Magnolia Pl. Ringgold, GA 30736 706-861-4584 |
District 3 Donald Dycus 515 Stoneybrook Ln. Ringgold, GA 30736 706-937-2101 |
District 4 David Moeller 100 Evans Ln. Tunnel Hill, GA 30755 706-965-9941 |
At Large Melvin Edwards 2025 Mt. Pisgah Rd. Ringgold, GA 30736 706-935-3985 |
