Burgess v. Liberty County Board of Elections

Nahmias, Justice.

Douglas Burgess appeals the trial court’s order denying his challenge to the result of the November 8, 2011 election to fill a seat on the Hinesville City Council. We affirm.

1. Appellant was a member of the Allenhurst City Council until April 2011. On September 1, 2011, Appellant paid the qualifying fee and filed a declaration of intent to run for the fourth district seat on the Hinesville City Council. Pursuant to the election contest provisions of OCGA § 21-2-6 (b), several eligible fourth district voters filed written complaints with the Liberty County Board of Elections…