07/31/2026
CALL FOR SPECIAL ELECTION
Notice is hereby given that, in accordance with O.C.G.A. § 21-2-540, a special election shall be held in Wheeler County to fill the vacancy in the office of Wheeler County Probate and Magistrate, due to the resignation of the Probate/Magistrate Judge Jolinda F. Harrelson. The special election will be held on November 3rd, 2026.
Qualifying for the special election shall be held at the Wheeler County Board of Elections and Registration located at 16 W. Forest Avenue Suite 101 B Alamo, GA 30411, beginning at 9 a.m. on Monday, August 10th, 2026 and ending at 12:00 p.m. on Wednesday, August 12th, 2026. The qualifying fee shall be $2,960.71.
All persons who are not registered to vote and who desire to register to vote in the special election may register to vote through the close of business on October 5th, 2026.
Early voting will be held on October 13th, 2026-October 30, 2026. Polls will be open from 9:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. at the Wheeler County Board of Elections. Election day will be held on Tuesday, November 3rd, 2026. Polls will be open from 7:00 a.m. until 7:00 p.m. in both precincts. Should a runoff election be required, such runoff will be held on December 01, 2026.
This notice was published in The Advance as required by law.