WHITE COUNTY, Ga. — Qualifying for the Nov. 8th special election to fill a vacancy on the White County Board of Education will begin one week from today.

The vacancy was created when Roger Fitzpatrick withdrew to run against 7th District Congressman Doug Collins. The winner will serve the remainder of the unexpired term that will end December 31st 2018.

Probate Court Judge Garrison Baker said qualifying will begin on Monday July 25th at 9 a.m. and run until Friday July 29th at noon.

Candidates must live in District two and be a resident of the county for 12 months prior to the election. Qualifying will take place at the office of the Election Superintendent in the White County Courthouse.

There will also be a special referendum vote to address three alcohol sales questions, including the sale of distilled spirits by the drink, Sunday sales of distilled spirits and Sunday sales of beer and wine between the hours of 12:30 P.M. and 11:30 P.M.

White County Board of Commissioners voted in May for the questions to be placed before to voters in the county.