Qualifying will begin on August 21, 2017 at 8:30 AM and will close on August 25, 2017 at 4:30 PM.
Qualifying will be located at Jackson City Hall, 134 South Oak Street, Jackson, Georgia 30233.
Anyone wishing to qualify for these positions will need to file a notice of candidacy and pay the set qualifying fee. The qualifying fee for Mayoral candidates is $594. The qualifying fee for Council Member candidates is $270.
The General Election for the City of Jackson will be held on Tuesday, November 7, 2017, for the purpose of electing a Mayor, District 2 Council Member and District 3 Council Member. The election will take place at the City of Jackson Municipal Court Building at 132 S. Mulberry Street, Jackson, Georgia. The polls open at 7:00 AM and close at 7:00 PM.