Qualifying opens next week for the March 12, 2024, Alto Special Election. The election is being held to fill the unexpired term of Post 1 Councilmember Carolyn Cabe.
Cabe passed away in September. Her term expires on December 31, 2025.
Qualifying for the council seat runs from Monday, December 18, through Friday, December 22.
Alto residents interested in running may qualify at the Habersham County Elections Office in the county administration building in Clarkesville.
The qualifying fee is $35.
The hours for qualifying are 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday (except for a one-hour lunch break daily) and from 8:30 a.m. to noon Friday.
The last day to register to vote in the Special Election is February 12, 2024.
