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Qualifying for Norcross elections begins Monday

By Karen Huppertz
Aug 28, 2015

Norcross will hold qualifying for the office of mayor and two council seats to be elected Nov. 3. A qualifying period for these elected positions begins 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday, Aug. 31 through Friday, Sept. 4, at City Hall, 65 Lawrenceville St.

Incumbent Councilmen Craig Newton and Charlie Riehm currently hold the two council seats, and Bucky Johnson presently holds the title of mayor. Qualification fees are $310.50 for the mayor’s seat and $243 for the council seats. Information: Monique Lang at 678-421-2035 or mlang@norcrossga.net. Applications: City Clerk’s office or www.norcrossga.net/DocumentCenter/View/910.

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