Prospective candidates for municipal offices across Chattooga County can begin to qualify for the upcoming general and special elections starting today, Monday, August 18. The elections are set for Tuesday, November 4, with most qualification periods closing on Friday, August 22. It’s important to note that the Town of Trion’s municipal general election is specifically slated for November 4, 2025.

The elections will feature a variety of contested city seats, including mayoral and council positions, as well as school board seats in Trion. Below are the specific details for qualifying in each municipality:

City of Summerville

The City of Summerville’s General and Special Municipal Election will determine the occupants for the following open seats:

  • Council Seat #1: Incumbent Simone Adams
  • Council Seat #2: Incumbent Dana Mosley
  • Council Seat #3 (Special Municipal Election for Unexpired Term): Formerly held by Rickey Hughes
  • Mayor’s Seat: Incumbent Harry Harvey

Qualifying Details for Summerville:

  • Period: Monday, August 18, 8:30 a.m. to Friday, August 22, 4:30 p.m.
  • Location: Summerville City Hall, 120 Georgia Avenue, City Clerk’s Office.
  • Hours: Daily from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 2 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
  • Fees: $108 for Council seats; $216 for the Mayor’s seat.
  • Contact: Summerville City Clerk’s Office at 706-859-0900.

Town of Trion

Residents in the Town of Trion will be voting for a Mayor, three town council members, and three school board members, each serving a four-year term, during their 2025 Municipal General Election on Tuesday, November 4.

Positions Open for Election in Trion:

  • Mayor: Incumbent Lanny E. Thomas
  • Council Seat #1: Incumbent Jeff Wilson
  • Council Seat #2: Incumbent Becky McWhorter
  • Council Seat #3: Incumbent Mickey McGraw
  • School Board Seat #1: Incumbent Darriel Broome
  • School Board Seat #2: Incumbent Johnny Brimer
  • School Board Seat #3: Incumbent B. Randall Henderson Jr.

Qualifying Details for Trion:

  • Period: Wednesday, August 20 to Friday, August 22, 4:30 p.m.
  • Location: Trion Town Hall, 1220 Pine Street.
  • Hours: Daily from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. (Closed for lunch from 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.).
  • Fees: $434 for Mayor; $86 for Council seats; $87 for School Board seats.
  • Contact: Town of Trion at 706-734-2332.

City of Menlo

The City of Menlo’s qualifying period and hours mirror those of the City of Summerville.

Positions Open for Election in Menlo:

  • Council Seat #1: Incumbent Melissa Hines
  • Council Seat #2: Incumbent Tim Day
  • Mayor: Current Kris Willis

Qualifying Details for Menlo:

  • Period: Monday, August 18, 8:30 a.m. to Friday, August 22, 4:30 p.m.
  • Location: Menlo City Hall, 2880 Highway 337.
  • Hours: Daily from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 2 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
  • Fees: $20 for Council seats; $40 for the Mayor’s seat.
  • Contact: Menlo City Hall at 706-862-2440.

City of Lyerly

The City of Lyerly also opens its candidate qualifying period on August 18. All offices will serve a four-year term.

Positions Open for Election in Lyerly:

  • Council Seat #1: Incumbent Juanita Baker
  • Council Seat #2: Incumbent Shirley Davis
  • Mayor: Incumbent Jim Ferguson

Qualifying Details for Lyerly:

  • Period: Monday, August 18, 8:30 a.m. to Friday, August 22, 4 p.m.
  • Location: Lyerly City Hall, 6086 Highway 114.
  • Hours: Daily from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. (Closed for lunch from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m.).
  • Fees: $35 for Council seats; $35 for the Mayor’s seat.
  • Contact: Lyerly City Hall at 706-895-2611.

Prospective candidates are encouraged to contact their respective City or Town Halls for any further information or clarification regarding the qualification process.