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Qualifying packets are available at the Franklin County Elections and Registration Office at 7850 Royston Road in Carnesville.
From staff reports
CARNESVILLE – The dates and fees have been set for qualifying to fill the unexpired term of Franklin County Commission Chairman Jason Macomson.
Qualifying for the seat will be Aug. 1-3 from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. Monday and Tuesday and from 9 a.m. until noon on Wednesday, Franklin County Elections Supervisor Gina Banister said.
A qualifying fee will be $288.
Franklin County commissioners set the fee at three percent of the annual salary for the position.
Those wishing to qualify must be a registered voter and must have lived in Franklin County for one year.
Qualifying packets are available at the Franklin County Elections and Registration Office at 7850 Royston Road in Carnesville.
The election for the post will be held Nov. 8.
Macomson has announced that he will resign his seat July 31 due to increased professional duties as a veterinarian at Lavonia Animal Hospital.
Vice Chairman Kyle Foster will serve as chairman until the seat is filled.