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:

Have lived in the City of Dahlonega for at least 12 months immediately prior to the election
Continue to reside within the City during your period of service
Be registered and qualified to vote in municipal elections of the City of Dahlonega
Meet the qualification standards required for members of the Georgia House of Representatives as are now or may in the future be prescribed in the Georgia Constitution

Qualifying for the 2025 Election

Dates: Tuesday, August 19, 2025 through Thursday, August 21, 2025
Times: 8:30 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. daily
Location: Gary McCullough Council Chambers, Dahlonega City Hall (465 Riley Road)

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

Mayor: $270.00
Council Post: $144.00

Requirements for Qualification

Candidates must submit the following during the Qualifying Period:

Notice of Candidacy and Affidavit Form
Payment of Qualifying Fee (cash, credit card, or check payable to “The City of Dahlonega”)
Confirmation of Name on Ballot, City Website, and Official Documents Form
Provide proof of valid photo identification

Additional Information

Candidates must comply with the Georgia Government Transparency and Campaign Finance Commission (GGTCFC) reporting requirements.
For more information visit www.ethics.ga.gov or contact GGTCFC at (404) 463-1980 or gaethics@ethics.ga.gov.