CALL FOR SPECIAL ELECTION 1 Council Seat, City of Winterville   The Mayor and City Council of the City of Winterville voted on Tuesday, July 23, 2025, to notify the Athens-Clarke County Board of Elections of the Call for a Special Election. Notice is hereby given that a Special Election shall be held on November 4, 2025, in Winterville, Georgia, to fill a vacancy resulting from the resignation of Councilperson Melissa Metzger. Qualifying Period and Fee: Qualifying for the Special Election will take place at the Athens-Clarke County Elections Office, located at 155 East Washington Street, Athens, GA 30601. • Dates and Times: - Tuesday, August 19, 2025: 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. - Wednesday, August 20, 2025: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. - Thursday, August 21, 2025: 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. • Qualifying Fee: $126.00 Election Details: The term of office will begin immediately following the certification of the Special Election results on November 4, 2025, and will end on December 31, 2027. The polling place for the Special Election will be the Winterville Cultural Center, and polls will be open from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.   Publication Dates: Wednesday, August 6 Sunday, September 7 Sunday, October 5 Sunday, October 19 Sunday, November 2