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Qualifying for Fairburn races runs through Aug. 23

Qualifying to run for mayor or one of three city council seats in Fairburn runs Aug. 21 through Aug. 23.
Qualifying to run for mayor or one of three city council seats in Fairburn runs Aug. 21 through Aug. 23.
By Pamela Miller
Aug 20, 2017

A general election will be held in the city of Fairburn on Nov. 7 to electing the mayor and three Council members.

Qualifying for these offices take place 8: 30 and to 1 p.m. and again from 2 to 4 p.m. Aug. 21 through Aug. 23 at the Office of the City Clerk, at Fairburn City Hall, 56 Malone St..

The qualifying fee for mayor is $180.00. The qualifying fee for each of the City Council seats is $90.

Anyone who wishes to vote in the election must be registered by Oct. 10.

Information: fairburn.com

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