Richmond, Columbia County voters cast their ballots on Election Day

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – Voting polls have opened for voters in Richmond and Columbia counties on Tuesday.

In Richmond County, the Board of Elections projects total turnout between 30 and 35 percent by the end of election day Tuesday.

On Monday, Doss say Richmond County broke its all-time early voting record for a primary election, with 17,465 ballots cast before election day.

Travis Doss, Richmond County Board of Elections executive director, said about 600 people will work the election, including 500 poll workers and seven teams of about 10 people each to set up voting equipment at 41 locations.

Polls opened at 7 a.m.

Doss said voters should verify their assigned polling location before heading to the polls Tuesday.

“I always say, be prepared, make a plan,” Doss said. “Polls will open from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. They have to go to their assigned polling location.”

Voters can call the Board of Elections office or check the Secretary of State’s My Voter page to verify their polling location.

Doss said several polling places have changed since the last election. Voters from St. Mark were moved to National Hills. Half of the voters at Mann-Mize were moved to Building Worship, while the other half went to Good Shepherd. The Oasis Church voters in Hephzibah were moved to the Brothersville Event Center.

Signs will be posted at the old locations, and voters should have received mailings in March.

If you want to view your sample ballot, you can find it on the Board of Elections website or the Georgia Secretary of State’s website.

If you have questions, you can call the Richmond County Board of Elections Office at 706-821-2340.

Columbia County

Voting polls in Columbia County will be open from 7 a.m.- 7 p.m.

Voters must go to their assigned precincts for Election Day.

To find your precinct and view sample ballots, visit mvp.sos.ga.gov/s/.

Officials say you should bring your government photo ID.