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Georgia

A dated list of changes to how Americans vote: district maps, polling places and drop boxes, voting laws and rules, and courts and election officials. Each entry says who did what and when, shows what became of it, and links to the page it rests on. Attempts that failed are listed as failed. Entries that rest on a news report name the outlet.

This is the state view: events recorded for Georgia, then national events that apply here. See the national timeline.

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In Georgia

1989

  1. Nov 13, 1989 County Maps and lines Blocked by federal objection

    Justice Department objects under Section 5 to a change in Lumber City (Telfair County): Majority vote for mayor

    The Justice Department's list of Section 5 objections for Georgia records an objection letter dated November 13, 1989, to Lumber City (Telfair County). The list describes the change as "Majority vote for mayor; majority vote, numbered posts and staggered terms for at-large council positions." The list links the objection letter.

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

  2. May 30, 1989 County Maps and lines Blocked by federal objection

    Justice Department objects under Section 5 to a change in Augusta (Richmond County) and Richmond County

    The Justice Department's list of Section 5 objections for Georgia records an objection letter dated May 30, 1989, to Augusta (Richmond County) and Richmond County. The list describes the change as "Consolidation of the City of Augusta and Richmond County, Georgia (Act No. 934 (1988)) and the attendant repeal of the city charter for the City of Augusta (Act No. 938 (1988))." The list links the objection letter.

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

1988

  1. Jul 15, 1988 County Maps and lines Blocked by federal objection

    Justice Department objects under Section 5 to a change in Augusta (Richmond County) and Richmond County: Date selected for conducting consolidation referenda elections

    The Justice Department's list of Section 5 objections for Georgia records an objection letter dated July 15, 1988, to Augusta (Richmond County) and Richmond County. The list describes the change as "Date selected for conducting consolidation referenda elections." The list links the objection letter.

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

1987

  1. Jul 27, 1987 County Maps and lines Blocked by federal objection

    Justice Department objects under Section 5 to a change in Augusta (Richmond County): Eight annexations

    The Justice Department's list of Section 5 objections for Georgia records an objection letter dated July 27, 1987, to Augusta (Richmond County). The list describes the change as "Eight annexations." The list adds the note "Withdrawn 7-15-88 upon change in method of election." The list links the objection letter.

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

  2. Apr 24, 1987 County Maps and lines Blocked by federal objection

    Justice Department objects under Section 5 to a change in Macon (Bibb and Jones Counties): Deannexation (Act No. 590, S.B. No. 298 (1984))

    The Justice Department's list of Section 5 objections for Georgia records an objection letter dated April 24, 1987, to Macon (Bibb and Jones Counties). The list describes the change as "Deannexation (Act No. 590, S.B. No. 298 (1984))." The list links the objection letter.

    Counties: Bibb County, Jones County

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

  3. Mar 3, 1987 County Maps and lines Blocked by federal objection

    Justice Department objects under Section 5 to a change in Forsyth (Monroe County): Thirteen annexations

    The Justice Department's list of Section 5 objections for Georgia records an objection letter dated March 3, 1987, to Forsyth (Monroe County). The list describes the change as "Thirteen annexations." The list adds the note "Withdrawn 7-8-88." The list links the objection letter.

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

1986

  1. Oct 20, 1986 County Maps and lines Blocked by federal objection

    Justice Department objects under Section 5 to a change in Wrens (Jefferson County): Majority vote requirement and the numbered posts for the election of mayor and city commission

    The Justice Department's list of Section 5 objections for Georgia records an objection letter dated October 20, 1986, to Wrens (Jefferson County). The list describes the change as "Majority vote requirement and the numbered posts for the election of mayor and city commission." The list links the objection letter.

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

  2. Apr 28, 1986 County Maps and lines Blocked by federal objection

    Justice Department objects under Section 5 to a change in Quitman (Brooks County): From at-large to two multimember districts and one at-large position

    The Justice Department's list of Section 5 objections for Georgia records an objection letter dated April 28, 1986, to Quitman (Brooks County). The list describes the change as "Method of election--from at-large to two multimember districts and one at-large position; majority vote requirement; districting plan." The list links the objection letter.

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

  3. Mar 28, 1986 County Maps and lines Blocked by federal objection

    Justice Department objects under Section 5 to a change in Jesup (Wayne County): Numbered positions

    The Justice Department's list of Section 5 objections for Georgia records an objection letter dated March 28, 1986, to Jesup (Wayne County). The list describes the change as "1968--numbered positions; majority vote; 1985--method of election; districting plan." The list links the objection letter.

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

  4. Mar 18, 1986 County Maps and lines Blocked by federal objection

    Justice Department objects under Section 5 to a change in Lamar County: Method of election--four single-member districts and one at-large

    The Justice Department's list of Section 5 objections for Georgia records an objection letter dated March 18, 1986, to Lamar County. The list describes the change as "Act No. 513 (H.B. No. 1048 (1985))--method of election--four single-member districts and one at-large; majority vote requirement; increase in the number of county commissioners--from three to five; decrease in the terms of office--from six to four-year, staggered terms; implementation schedule; districting plan." The list links the objection letter.

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

1985

  1. Dec 17, 1985 County Maps and lines Blocked by federal objection

    Justice Department objects under Section 5 to a change in Forsyth (Monroe County): Majority vote requirement

    The Justice Department's list of Section 5 objections for Georgia records an objection letter dated December 17, 1985, to Forsyth (Monroe County). The list describes the change as "Majority vote requirement; numbered positions; 10 annexations." The list adds the note "Objection to annexations Withdrawn 7-8-88." The list links the objection letter.

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

  2. Nov 29, 1985 County Maps and lines Blocked by federal objection

    Justice Department objects under Section 5 to a change in Lyons (Toombs County): Method of election

    The Justice Department's list of Section 5 objections for Georgia records an objection letter dated November 29, 1985, to Lyons (Toombs County). The list describes the change as "Act No. 76 (H.B. No. 327 (1985))--method of election; districting plan." The list links the objection letter.

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

  3. Sep 25, 1985 County Maps and lines Blocked by federal objection

    Justice Department objects under Section 5 to a change in Griffin (Spalding County): From at large to 4:1

    The Justice Department's list of Section 5 objections for Georgia records an objection letter dated September 25, 1985, to Griffin (Spalding County). The list describes the change as "Method of election--from at large to 4:1; districting plan (board of commissioners)." The list links the objection letter.

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

1984

  1. Dec 3, 1984 County Maps and lines Blocked by federal objection

    Justice Department objects under Section 5 to a change in McDonough (Henry County): Districting (councilmanic districts)

    The Justice Department's list of Section 5 objections for Georgia records an objection letter dated December 3, 1984, to McDonough (Henry County). The list describes the change as "Districting (councilmanic districts)." The list links the objection letter.

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

  2. Aug 31, 1984 County Maps and lines Blocked by federal objection

    Justice Department objects under Section 5 to a change in Newnan (Coweta County): Method of electing the city council from at-large to single-member districts with two at-large seats

    The Justice Department's list of Section 5 objections for Georgia records an objection letter dated August 31, 1984, to Newnan (Coweta County). The list describes the change as "Act No. 640 (S.B. No. 505 (1984))--method of electing the city council from at-large to single-member districts with two at-large seats; increases the number of councilmembers from four to six; districting plan." The list links the objection letter.

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

  3. Jul 23, 1984 County Maps and lines Blocked by federal objection

    Justice Department objects under Section 5 to a change in Thomas County: Method of election--at-large to single-member districts

    The Justice Department's list of Section 5 objections for Georgia records an objection letter dated July 23, 1984, to Thomas County. The list describes the change as "Act No. 27 (H.B. No. 762 (1983))--method of election--at-large to single-member districts; districting plan (commissioners)." The list links the objection letter.

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

  4. Jun 11, 1984 County Maps and lines Blocked by federal objection

    Justice Department objects under Section 5 to a change in Bacon County: At-large elections

    The Justice Department's list of Section 5 objections for Georgia records an objection letter dated June 11, 1984, to Bacon County. The list describes the change as "Act No. 470 (H.B. No. 786 (1983))--at-large elections; Act No. 1177 (H.B. No. 1901 (1982))--at-large elections." The list links the objection letter.

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

  5. Jun 11, 1984 County Maps and lines Blocked by federal objection

    Justice Department objects under Section 5 to a change in Bacon County: Method of election--single-member districts to at-large with residency districts

    The Justice Department's list of Section 5 objections for Georgia records an objection letter dated June 11, 1984, to Bacon County. The list describes the change as "Act No. 204 (H.B. No. 243 (1963))--method of election--single-member districts to at-large with residency districts." The list links the objection letter.

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

  6. Feb 21, 1984 County Maps and lines Blocked by federal objection

    Justice Department objects under Section 5 to a change in Brunswick (Glynn County): Procedures for referendum election on consolidation (use of only county registration list)

    The Justice Department's list of Section 5 objections for Georgia records an objection letter dated February 21, 1984, to Brunswick (Glynn County). The list describes the change as "Procedures for referendum election on consolidation (use of only county registration list)." The list links the objection letter.

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

1983

  1. Dec 12, 1983 County Maps and lines Blocked by federal objection

    Justice Department objects under Section 5 to a change in College Park (Clayton and Fulton Counties): Redistricting (councilmanic districts)

    The Justice Department's list of Section 5 objections for Georgia records an objection letter dated December 12, 1983, to College Park (Clayton and Fulton Counties). The list describes the change as "Redistricting (councilmanic districts)." The list links the objection letter.

    Counties: Clayton County, Fulton County

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

  2. Sep 19, 1983 County Maps and lines Blocked by federal objection

    Justice Department objects under Section 5 to a change in Baldwin County School District: At-large elections

    The Justice Department's list of Section 5 objections for Georgia records an objection letter dated September 19, 1983, to Baldwin County School District. The list describes the change as "Act No. 1275, S.B. No. 614 (1972)--at-large elections." The list links the objection letter.

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

  3. Sep 6, 1983 County Maps and lines Blocked by federal objection

    Justice Department objects under Section 5 to a change in Sumter County School District: Redistricting

    The Justice Department's list of Section 5 objections for Georgia records an objection letter dated September 6, 1983, to Sumter County School District. The list describes the change as "Redistricting." The list links the objection letter.

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

  4. Aug 19, 1983 County Maps and lines Blocked by federal objection

    Justice Department objects under Section 5 to a change in Taylor County School District: Method of election (board of education)

    The Justice Department's list of Section 5 objections for Georgia records an objection letter dated August 19, 1983, to Taylor County School District. The list describes the change as "Act No. 283 (H.B. No. 566 (1975))--method of election (board of education); redistricting decrease from 9 to 5 board members." The list links the objection letter.

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

1982

  1. Dec 17, 1982 County Maps and lines Blocked by federal objection

    Justice Department objects under Section 5 to a change in Sumter County School District: Redistricting

    The Justice Department's list of Section 5 objections for Georgia records an objection letter dated December 17, 1982, to Sumter County School District. The list describes the change as "Redistricting." The list links the objection letter.

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

  2. Nov 26, 1982 County Maps and lines Blocked by federal objection

    Justice Department objects under Section 5 to a change in Bibb County School District: Redistricting (board of education)

    The Justice Department's list of Section 5 objections for Georgia records an objection letter dated November 26, 1982, to Bibb County School District. The list describes the change as "Act No. 1185 (H.B. No. 1918 (1982))--redistricting (board of education)." The list links the objection letter.

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

  3. Nov 22, 1982 County Maps and lines Blocked by federal objection

    Justice Department objects under Section 5 to a change in McDonough (Henry County): Redistricting

    The Justice Department's list of Section 5 objections for Georgia records an objection letter dated November 22, 1982, to McDonough (Henry County). The list describes the change as "Redistricting." The list links the objection letter.

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

  4. Aug 16, 1982 County Maps and lines Blocked by federal objection

    Justice Department objects under Section 5 to a change in Brunswick and Glynn County: Charter for the consolidation of Glynn County and the City of Brunswick

    The Justice Department's list of Section 5 objections for Georgia records an objection letter dated August 16, 1982, to Brunswick and Glynn County. The list describes the change as "Charter for the consolidation of Glynn County and the City of Brunswick; 6:1 method of election and districting plan; procedures for referendum election (single referendum)." The list links the objection letter.

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

  5. Jul 12, 1982 County Maps and lines Blocked by federal objection

    Justice Department objects under Section 5 to a change in Dougherty County: Redistricting (commissioner districts)

    The Justice Department's list of Section 5 objections for Georgia records an objection letter dated July 12, 1982, to Dougherty County. The list describes the change as "Redistricting (commissioner districts)." The list links the objection letter.

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

  6. Jul 12, 1982 County Maps and lines Blocked by federal objection

    Justice Department objects under Section 5 to a change in Glynn County: Redistricting (commissioner districts)

    The Justice Department's list of Section 5 objections for Georgia records an objection letter dated July 12, 1982, to Glynn County. The list describes the change as "Redistricting (commissioner districts)." The list links the objection letter.

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

  7. Jun 29, 1982 County Maps and lines Blocked by federal objection

    Justice Department objects under Section 5 to a change in Adel (Cook County): Charter amendments

    The Justice Department's list of Section 5 objections for Georgia records an objection letter dated June 29, 1982, to Adel (Cook County). The list describes the change as "Act No. 855 (H.B. No. 1553 (1976))--charter amendments; Ordinance No. 81-5--annexation; 21 annexations." The list adds the note "Withdrawn 8-11-83 following change in method of election." The list links the objection letter.

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

  8. Feb 11, 1982 State Maps and lines Blocked by federal objection

    Justice Department objects to Georgia Senate, House and congressional redistricting plans

    On February 11, 1982, the Justice Department objected under Section 5 to Georgia's 1981 Senate, House and congressional redistricting acts (Acts 4, 3 and 5). The department's list notes that a declaratory judgment was denied as to the congressional plan (Act No. 5) in Busbee v. Smith, 549 F. Supp. 494 (D.D.C. 1982), affirmed 459 U.S. 1166 (1983).

    Source last checked Oct 28, 2026

1981

  1. Jul 6, 1981 County Maps and lines Blocked by federal objection

    Justice Department objects under Section 5 to a change in Griffin-Spalding County School District (Spalding County)

    The Justice Department's list of Section 5 objections for Georgia records an objection letter dated July 6, 1981, to Griffin-Spalding County School District (Spalding County). The list describes the change as "Act No. 933 (H.B. No. 1127 (1972))--abolishment of the two multi-member election districts and their attendant residency districts; the establishment of a numbered posts system." The list links the objection letter.

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

1980

  1. Aug 15, 1980 County Maps and lines Blocked by federal objection

    Justice Department objects under Section 5 to a change in Statesboro (Bulloch County): Annexation

    The Justice Department's list of Section 5 objections for Georgia records an objection letter dated August 15, 1980, to Statesboro (Bulloch County). The list describes the change as "Annexation." The list links the objection letter.

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

  2. Jul 31, 1980 County Maps and lines Blocked by federal objection

    Justice Department objects under Section 5 to a change in Dooly County: At-large elections

    The Justice Department's list of Section 5 objections for Georgia records an objection letter dated July 31, 1980, to Dooly County. The list describes the change as "Act No. 237 (1967)--at-large elections; residency requirement; staggered terms." The list links the objection letter.

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

  3. May 27, 1980 County Maps and lines Blocked by federal objection

    Justice Department objects under Section 5 to a change in Henry County: Redistricting

    The Justice Department's list of Section 5 objections for Georgia records an objection letter dated May 27, 1980, to Henry County. The list describes the change as "Act No. 679--redistricting; 5:1 method of election." The list links the objection letter.

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

  4. Mar 24, 1980 County Maps and lines Blocked by federal objection

    Justice Department objects under Section 5 to a change in Alapaha (Berrien County): Numbered posts

    The Justice Department's list of Section 5 objections for Georgia records an objection letter dated March 24, 1980, to Alapaha (Berrien County). The list describes the change as "Act No. 227, H.B. No. 551 (1979))--numbered posts; majority vote requirement; filing fees; dual registration (county and city) as a prerequisite to voting in municipal elections." The list links the objection letter.

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

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Every entry rests on at least one source that was opened and read, and that source states the date and the fact. Courts, legislatures, election offices, the Justice Department, the Census Bureau, the Federal Register and Congress.gov come first. A news report is used only when no official page states the fact, and it is labeled with the outlet's name. Encyclopedias are not used as sources. History starts in 1965 with the Voting Rights Act. County names come from the Census Bureau's 2024 Gazetteer. Congressional district numbers are those in use for the 2026 election; an event is tagged to a district only when its source names that congressional district.

When a later event changes an earlier one, such as a law later struck down, both entries are listed and point to each other. This page does not predict outcomes or say which party a change helps. U.S. House maps for 2026 · How people voted in past elections, by county · Back to the 2026 voting center.