The Fayette Chamber of Commerce is hosting a Candidate Academy on Friday, February 2 from 11:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. for individuals who are running or may be interested in running for state legislative seats in November. The goal of the program is provide information to candidates considering office as well as tips for incumbents. Candidates planning to run must qualify between March 5 and March 9.

This program is a non-partisan, non-political resource open for all Fayette County citizens who may be interested in seeking elected office. There is no charge to attend but registration is required. Lunch will be provided.

The program will cover candidate filing requirements, ethics compliance, roles and responsibilities of elected office and components of a successful campaign. Attendees will hear from speakers with expertise in each subject area, including former State Representatives Matt Ramsey and Virgil Fludd, Floyd Jones from the Fayette County Department of Elections, and representatives from the Georgia Government Transparency and Campaign Finance Commission.

“Candidate Academy is a valuable forum that provides information to those thinking about running for elected office,” said Mike Mitchell, Fayette Chamber Government Affairs Committee Chair. “The Chamber is proud to provide this session for individuals who have a passion to serve and lead in our community.”

The event is sponsored by NCR and Kinder Morgan.

Candidate Academy will be held at the Fayette Chamber of Commerce, 600 West Lanier Avenue, Suite 205, Fayetteville. Citizens must register by emailing Paige Muh at [email protected] or by calling the Chamber at 770-461-9983, ext. 204.