In an effort to streamline the elections process, the Lilburn city council voted to change the qualifying period from five days to three days for future mayor and council seats. Candidates will qualify during the first three days of the last week of August.

A three-day qualifying period is more typical among local municipalities than a five-day period, according to City Attorney Richard Carothers.

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The city of Brookhaven's mayor and City Council last week decided to remove the colored panes of glass from the dome of Brookhaven's new City Centre after residents objected to the brightness of the colors, seen here Friday, June 27, 2025. (Reed Williams/AJC)

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