Notice is hereby given that a Republican special Primary Election shall be held in portions of Carroll, Douglas and Paulding Counties on November 6, 2012 to fill the withdrawn candidacy of the Honorable Bill Hamrick, State Senator, District 30. A runoff election, if needed, will be held on December 4, 2012.

Qualifying for the Republican Special Primary Election shall be held in Room 341 of the Georgia State Capitol, 214 State Capitol, Atlanta, 30334. The dates and hours of qualifying will be Wednesday, September 12 from 9:00 to 5:00, Thursday, September 13 from 8:00 to 5:00 and Friday, September 14 from 8:00 to noon. The qualifying fee shall be $400.00.

All persons who are not registered to vote and desire to vote in the special primary election must register to vote before the close of business on October 9, 2012. Polls will be open from 7:00 AM until 7:00 PM on Tuesday, November 6, 2012.

Notice is hereby given that a Special Election shall be held in portions of Carroll, Douglas and Paulding Counties on January 8, 2013 for Senate District 30. A runoff election, if needed, will be held on February 5, 2013.

Qualifying for the Special Election shall be held in the Elections Division of The Office of Secretary of State, 2 Martin Luther King, Jr. Drive, SE, Suite 802 Floyd West Tower, Atlanta, 30334. The dates and hours of qualifying will be Wednesday, September 12 from 9:00 to 5:00, Thursday, September 13 from 8:00 to 5:00 and Friday, September 14 from 8:00 to noon. The qualifying fee shall be $400.00.

All persons who are not registered to vote and desire to vote in the special election must register to vote before the close of business on December 10, 2012. Polls will be open from 7:00 AM until 7:00 PM on Tuesday, January 8, 2013.

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