Residents of Trion are encouraged to mark their calendars for the upcoming 2025 Municipal General Election, which will take place on Tuesday, November 4, 2025. Voting will be held from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the Trion Recreation Department, located at 90 Dalton Street, Trion, Georgia.

Candidate Qualifying Period Set for Late August

Prospective candidates interested in running for the Mayor’s seat, Town Council, or School Board must officially qualify during the designated period in late August. All qualifying will be held at the Trion Town Hall, located at 1220 Pine Street.

The qualifying period will begin Wednesday, August 20, 2025, at 8:30 a.m., and conclude on Friday, August 22, 2025, at 4:30 p.m. Daily qualifying hours are from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., with a break for lunch from 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. each day.

The following positions are up for election, each with a four-year term:

  • Mayor: Incumbent Lanny E. Thomas, qualifying fee $434.00
  • Council Seat #1: Incumbent Jeff “Fro” Wilson, qualifying fee $86.00
  • Council Seat #2: Incumbent Becky McWhorter, qualifying fee $86.00
  • Council Seat #3: Incumbent Mickey McGraw, qualifying fee $86.00
  • School Board Seat #1: Incumbent Darriel Broome, qualifying fee $87.00
  • School Board Seat #2: Incumbent Johnny Brimer, qualifying fee $87.00
  • School Board Seat #3: Incumbent B. Randall Henderson Jr., qualifying fee $87.00

Early Voting to Begin October 14

For those looking to cast their ballots early, advanced voting will take place at the Trion Town Hall starting Tuesday, October 14, 2025, and running through Friday, October 31, 2025. Early voting will be available Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with special hours on two Saturdays, October 18 and October 25, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m..

Voter Registration Deadline: October 6, 2025

The deadline to register to vote in the 2025 Municipal General Election is Monday, October 6, 2025. Voter registration can be completed at the Chattooga County Registrar’s Office or other designated locations as required by Georgia law.

For additional information, residents can contact the Trion Municipal Elections Office.

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