Upcoming Events in Georgia – October 2026

Monday, October 5 — Last Day to Register to Vote

This is the last day to register to vote or update your address for the November 3 General Election. Georgia does not have same-day voter registration.
Register or check your status at the Georgia My Voter Page: mvp.sos.ga.gov

Tuesday, October 6 — Our Voice, Our Vote 2026

10 a.m., online (Zoom)
Hosted by Uniting for Change
Learn more: uniting4change.org/calendar

Tuesday, October 6 — Webinar: GROWing Recovery in the Workplace: Georgia’s Statewide Initiative

1–2 p.m., online (Zoom)
Speaker: Reginald “Reggie” McGruder, Georgia Council for Recovery
Hosted by Advancing Employment
Learn about the Georgia Recovery-Ready Workplace (GROW) initiative. It connects large employers with local recovery community organizations to build workplaces that support people in recovery from substance use disorders.
Register: zoom.us/meeting/register/nAFMb0-0Soevkrx9W_mZIQ

Tuesday, October 13 — Webinar: Let Me Do It: Tech-Enabled Supported Decision-Making

1–2 p.m., online (Zoom)
Speakers: Angad Sahgal and Amit Sahgal
Hosted by Advancing Employment
Meet the Atlanta-based father and son team behind Let Me Do It, a platform that helps people with disabilities make their own decisions through Supported Decision-Making.
Register: zoom.us/meeting/register/siwRxSRbQoS6b7IaBWrZIQ

Tuesday, October 13 — Early Voting Begins

Early voting runs October 13 through October 30. Any registered voter can vote early. Find early voting locations and hours on the My Voter Page.

Saturday, October 17 — Saturday Early Voting

Georgia requires Saturday early voting on October 17 and October 24. Some counties may also offer Sunday voting.

Tuesday, October 20 — Webinar: Celebrating Value and Talent: A Discussion on Inclusion, Progress, and Growth in Georgia

1–2 p.m., online (Zoom)
Speakers: Ginia Taylor and Zac Bradley
Hosted by Advancing Employment
Two Georgia leaders discuss where the state is meeting the standards of inclusion and where there is still room to grow. The discussion includes time for questions.
Register: zoom.us/meeting/register/AhHd-DumR1ifMEAWU4DJgw

Thursday, October 22, and Friday, October 23 — GCDD Quarterly Council Meeting

Hotel Indigo Savannah Historic District, 201 W. Bay Street, Savannah
Thursday: 10 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Friday: 9 a.m.–1 p.m.
Hosted by the Georgia Council on Developmental Disabilities
Council members meet each quarter to learn what is happening for people with developmental disabilities and their families in Georgia and across the nation. The public is welcome.

• Public comment: Thursday at 4:15 p.m. Each person may speak for up to 5 minutes. You can also email written comments to .

• Friday luncheon: A community luncheon with a presentation and a question-and-answer session begins at 11:30 a.m.

• To attend or give public comment: RSVP at gcdd.org/about/gcdd-meetings. After you register, you will get a confirmation email.

Friday, October 23 — Last Day to Apply for an Absentee Ballot

Your county election office must receive your absentee ballot application by this date.

Saturday, October 24 — Saturday Early Voting

This is the second required Saturday of early voting.

Tuesday, October 27 — Celebrating Value and Talent (in person)

9 a.m.–1 p.m.
Tubman Museum, 310 Cherry Street, Macon
Hosted by Advancing Employment
This free community celebration honors the contributions of people with disabilities in the workforce. Food trucks will be on site.
Register: advancingemployment.com/ndeam-2026

Friday, October 30 — Last Day of Early Voting

Early voting ends on the Friday before Election Day.

Coming up: Tuesday, November 3 — Election Day

Polls are open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. On Election Day, you must vote at your assigned polling place. Find it on the My Voter Page.