Qualifying this week for Lithonia election

Candidates interested in running in this spring’s special election for a seat on the Lithonia City Council can qualify for office starting Tuesday.

The fee is $122.40 and can be paid with paperwork filed with the city clerk’s office, 6980 Main St., Lithonia. Qualifying ends at 12:30 p.m. Thursday .

The March 18 election will be held to fill the council seat held by Patricia Miller. The deadline to register to vote in the special election is Feb. 18.

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