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Elections

City of Dahlonega Municipal Elections Overview – 2025

The City of Dahlonega is governed by the Mayor and six (6) Council Members, who are not geographically designated as districts traditionally are; therefore, each Dahlonega City Council Member represents the City at large.  Elected officials serve for a term of four (4) years, and until their respective successors have been elected and qualified.

Eligibility Requirements

To qualify as a candidate for Mayor or City Council in Dahlonega, you must:

Qualifying for the 2025 Election

Qualifying Fees(three percent (3%) of the previous years’ annual gross salary for the Council Post and Office of the Mayor)

Requirements for Qualification

Candidates must submit the following during the Qualifying Period:

Additional Information

Questions?

Contact:
Rhonda Hansard
City Clerk and Municipal Qualifying Officer
(706) 482-2710
rhansard@dahlonega.gov