Qualifying for City Election Begins Monday

DAHLONEGA, Ga. – Qualifying for the City of Dahlonega’s Nov. 7 municipal election will begin Monday, August 21 and continue through Friday, Aug. 25 at Dahlonega’s City Hall, 465 Riley Road. Qualifying hours will be from 8:30 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. daily.

The positions being contested this year include, Mayor, which is held by Gary McCullough, Post 1, held by Roman Gaddis, Post 2, held by Michael Clemmons, Post 3, held by Mitchell Ridley. There also will be a special election to fill the seat of Post 5 Councilman Sam Norton.

Each position requires a qualifying fee. Qualifying for mayor is $270. Qualifying fee for Posts 1, 2, 3 and 5 is $144.

Election Day is Nov. 7 from 7 a.m. until 7 p.m.