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Alpharetta sets election qualifying dates, fees

Alpharetta has approved on first reading an ordinance that sets Aug. 21-23 as the qualifying dates for those wishing to run for three City Council seats in the Nov. 7 election. WIKIMEDIA COMMONS
The Alpharetta City Council has approved the first reading of an ordinance formally calling the Nov. 7 general election to fill three council seats whose four-year terms expire at the end of the year.
Seats up for election are for Posts 1, 2 and 3, currently held by council members Donald Mitchell, Mike Kennedy and Chris Owens, respectively; Owens also is mayor pro tem. The ordinance sets the qualifying dates for those seeking to run for City Council as Aug. 21-23, and the qualifying fee, $450.
The deadline to register to vote is Oct. 10.
