ATLANTA — Georgia voters approved three amendments to the state’s constitution during Tuesday’s midterm elections, including changes to property tax breaks, probate judge elections and funding for 911 system upgrades.

The amendment receiving the most support allows state lawmakers to establish dedicated funding for improvements to Georgia’s statewide 911 services. The measure passed with 78% of the vote, compared to 22% against it.

Emory University political science professor Andra Gillespie explained how the amendment will affect funding for emergency services.

“This one is going to allow the General Assembly to put aside funds specifically for 911 upgrades,” Gillespie said.

Voters also approved an amendment requiring probate judges in Georgia to be elected on a nonpartisan basis. The measure passed with 68% voting in favor and 32% opposed.

The closest vote involved a constitutional amendment expanding property tax benefits for farmers and timber growers.

The measure passed with 54% of the vote, compared to 46% against it, and allows property tax reductions to apply to as much as 4,000 acres of qualifying land.

“It is doubling the amount of land that can qualify for reduction in a property tax rate,” Gillespie said.

All three amendments received majority support from Georgia voters.

WSB Radio’s Ashley Simmons & Cheryl Castro contributed to this story.