The qualifying period will begin next Monday in Woodstock for persons interested in running for three City Council seats in the Nov. 5 municipal election.

According to a city announcement, qualifying will take place in the office of the city clerk at the Woodstock Annex, 12453 Highway 92, from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday, Aug. 19; and from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 20, and Wednesday, Aug. 21. The qualifying fee is $342.

Seats up for election are for Council Member Ward 2 (David Potts, incumbent); Ward 4 (Tracy Collins, incumbent); and Ward 6 (Rob Usher, incumbent). Candidates run by ward but are elected at-large by majority vote, the city said.

A runoff election, if necessary, will be held Dec. 3. Information: City Clerk Rhonda Pezzello, 770-592-6002 or rpezzello@woodstockga.gov or https://bit.ly/2YVTdOt

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Yemaya Lyles (right) wipes away tears during a news conference in front of the Rockdale County Public Schools administration building on Tuesday, Dec. 19, 2023. Lyles' son, Antonio, was assaulted by a paraprofessional, who has since been fired and charged with battery. Lyles says her case against the school district has dragged on since then. (Miguel Martinez/AJC 2023)

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