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Spalding County sets 2026 qualifying fees for local elections
Summary
The commission adopted a resolution setting local qualifying fees required by Georgia law for 2026; example fees shown in the package included county commissioner $695.96 and solicitor general $4,500.
The board approved a resolution to set qualifying fees for 2026 local elections as required by Georgia law. Staff noted the resolution must be published by Feb. 1 and presented a schedule of fees included in the meeting packet.
The package lists sample fees such as $695.96 for county commissioner and $4,500 for the solicitor general position; staff noted the solicitor-general post is full-time and the fee represents approximately 3% of annual salary (as discussed in the meeting). Commissioners moved to adopt the resolution and the motion carried unanimously (5-0).
Staff will publish the qualifying fee schedule and follow statutory deadlines for candidate filings and publication.
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