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Buford to elect two commissioners and two school board members

Buford will elect two commissioners and two school board members Nov. 7. Courtesy City of Buford
Buford will elect two commissioners and two school board members Nov. 7. Courtesy City of Buford
By Karen Huppertz
July 31, 2017

Buford will hold a general municipal election this fall to fill the expired terms of City Commissioner, Post 2 to succeed L. Chris Burge, City Commissioner, Post 3 to succeed Michael Smith, and two School Board Members to succeed Bruce Fricks and Pat Pirkle.

The qualifying period for any of these four positions will begin at 9 a.m. Aug. 21 through 4:30 p.m. Aug. 23 at Buford City Hall, 2300 Buford Highway. The qualifying fee is $35.

Registration to vote in this election ends at 5 p.m., Oct. 10. The election will be held between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. Nov. 7. If necessary, a run-off election will be held on Dec. 5.

Information: www.cityofbuford.com.

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