Georgia Secretary of State Brian Kemp and State School Superintendent John Barge are proud to announce that Georgia Civics Day 2011 will be held on Tuesday, October 11.  This Civics Day website will be available for teacher and student use from October 11-31. 

Please note that individuals who are at least 17 1/2 years of age may register to vote this fall and participate in the March 6, 2012 Presidential Preference Primary.  We urge teachers to assist any eligible students with registering to vote prior to the February 6, 2012 voter registration deadline.  The online Voter Registration Assistant can be accessed when registering for the Civics Day quiz or can be independently obtained through the iVote website "Register to Vote" link.

In addition to the many resources available on the Civics Day website, we also encourage you to consider inviting a local elected official to your school to speak about the importance of elections and civics. As educators, you can make a dramatic, long-term impact on your students’ understanding of their civic duties by educating them on the importance of voting; increasing their awareness and appreciation for the unique rights and freedoms U.S. citizens enjoy; and increasing their knowledge of U.S. history and our form of government.

Thank you for your continued support of Georgia Civics Day.  If you have any questions or suggestions regarding Civics Day programming, please contact Kristen Riley in the Secretary of State’s Office at: 404-463-0579 or kriley@sos.ga.gov.