To vote, use black or blue ink to mark the ballot. Completely fill-in the empty oval to the left of the candidate name or choice in all races you wish to vote. If voting for a Write-In Candidate, completely fill-in the empty oval to the left of the write in selection, then write the name of the write-in candidate in the space provided.
Warning, do not use red ink or a felt tip pen to mark the ballot. Do not circle, underline, or mark through ballot choices. Do not use "check" marks or an "X" to mark your ballot. Do not mark more choices per race than allowed. Do not sign, cut, tear, or damage the ballot.
If you change your mind or make a mistake on a selection, do not attempt to mark through the selection or attempt to erase. write "Spoiled" across the face of the ballot and across the return envelope. Mail or return the spoiled ballot and envelope to your county board of registrars, and a new official absentee ballot will be mailed to you.
If you decide to vote in-person, surrender the ballot to the poll manager of an early voting site within your county or the precinct to which you are assigned. You will then be permitted to vote a regular ballot.
"I understand that the offer or acceptance of money or another object of value to vote for any particular candidate, list of candidates, issue, or list of issues included in this election constitutes an act of voter fraud and is a felony under Georgia law." See O.C.G.A. §§ 21-2-284(e), 21-2-285(h), and 21-2-383(a).
Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. R. 183-1-14-.06
O.C.G.A. §§ 21-2-31, 21-2-284(e), 21-2-285(h), 21-2-383(a).