STATE Of GEORGIA
CITY OF HIAWASSEE
KEY ELECTION DATES & QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
Pursuant to O.C.G.A. § 21-2-131 (a) (1): The following qualifying fees have been set by the Hiawassee City Council and published on January 27th, 2021:
Mayor – Liz Ordiales $ 780.00*
City Councilman, Post 1 – Amy Barrett $ 96.00*
City Councilman, Post 2 – Patsy Owens $ 96.00*
In accordance with O.C.G.A. §21-2-132(d) (4) Notice of Candidacy for Mayor and two (2) positions on the CityCouncil can be filed in the office of the City Clerk during regular office hours from 8:30 a.m. until 4:00 p.m.excluding 1:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m. beginning Monday, August 16, 2021 through Friday, August 20, 2021. Payment of qualifying fees may be made by check, cash, money order, or cashier’s check.
Qualifying will take place in the office of the City Clerk, which is located at City Hall, 50 River Street, Hiawassee Georgia. Qualifying packets may be picked up at City Hall during regular business hours beginning on August 2, 2021.
The General Election will be held on November 2, 2021. Terms of office will begin January 1, 2022 and will expire onDecember 31, 2025. Eligibility to serve requires such a person be 21 years of age, a resident of the City of Hiawassee for at least one year immediately prior to the date of such person's election, a registered and qualified voter in the Municipal Election and must continue to reside in the City during the term of office.
The last date in which an individual can register and be eligible to vote in the November Election is October 4, 2021 at the office of the Towns County Board of Elections and Registration.
Advance (Early) Voting begins on October 11, 2021 and ends on October 29th, 2021. Advance Voting will be held at the office of the Towns County Board of Elections and Registration from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. including two Saturdays, October 16th, 2021 and October 23rd, 2021.
Bonnie Kendrick
City Clerk
City of Hiawassee, Georgia
*Incorrectly reported on first notice.