Administrator of Elections Dennis Stanley said the DeKalb County Election Office will remain open to conduct official election business despite concerns over the Coronavirus.

Qualifying is noon on April 2, but under the current circumstances candidates should return their petitions as soon as practical in person or by mail.

Stanley said the same applies to those who are considering being a candidate for the various municipal and school board offices that will be on the ballot in August. Anyone who wishes to be a candidate should go ahead and pick up the petition, because they will need time to the required number of signatures and return the petition.

Those wishing to register to vote can find a form on the website at www.dekalbelections.com or can register on line by logging on the www.govotetn.com.