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ATLANTA, GA --
The Georgia Secretary of State has announced that a special election will be held in portions of Coweta and Fayette Counties to fill the vacancy in State House District 71; on February 5th, 2013.  A run-off election, if needed, shall be held on March 5th, 2013.

Officials say that qualifying for the special election shall be held in the Elections Division of the Office of Secretary of State in Atlanta. It will begin on January 7th, 2013 starting at 9:00 a.m. and ending at 5:00 p.m.; Tuesday, January 8th, 2013 beginning at 8:00 a.m. and ending at 5:00 p.m.; and Wednesday, January 9th, 2013 beginning at 8:00 a.m. and ending at 12 o’clock noon. The qualifying fee is $400.

All persons who are not registered to vote and who desire to vote in the special election must register to vote before the close of business on Monday, January 7th, 2012. Polls will be open from 7:00 a.m. until 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, February 5th, 2013.