DeKalb Voter Registration and Elections Announces Updated Recount Days, Hours

DeKalb County Voter Registration and Elections (DeKalb VRE) is modifying its schedule as officials look towards an early completion of the statewide recount. DeKalb VRE has shifted from a planned Sunday recount schedule to an updated Monday schedule.

“We believe we are in a great place and this change in the schedule will allow our team to rest and come in ready to complete this recount ahead of the deadline,” said DeKalb VRE Director Erica Hamilton. “I am extremely proud of our effort and look forward to finalizing the recount efforts on Monday.”

On Nov. 23, the Secretary of State ordered all Georgia Counties to conduct a recount of the Presidential race from the Nov. 3, 2020 General Election. Beginning Nov. 24, DeKalb VRE conducted the recount at the former Sam’s Club building located at 2994 Turner Hill Rd., Stonecrest, GA 30038.

DeKalb VRE has modified and updated the recount schedule to ensure completion of the recount efforts in accordance with guidelines outlined by the Georgia Secretary of State.

DeKalb VRE’s updated recount schedule dates and times are as follows:

Saturday, Nov.  28, 2020                9 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Monday, Nov.  30, 2020                 9 a.m. – until complete

To date, the DeKalb VRE recount has occurred as follows:

Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2020                 9 a.m. – 9 p.m.

Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2020            7 a.m. – 9 p.m.

Friday, Nov. 27, 2020                      7 a.m. – 7 p.m.

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