Peachtree

City Councilman Jim Pace has announced that he

will not run for a second term this fall.

"I

have enjoyed serving our city and will leave

office confident that Peachtree City is in good

hands," Pace said in a written statement

dated Saturday.

Pace

praised the city's staff for its care and

dedication to the city's day-to-day activities.

"Our

city manager, Mr. [Jim] Basinger, and his staff

spend your tax dollars wisely, keep us safe, keep

our city clean and beautiful, and provide all of

us with a multitude of recreational

opportunities," he said.

"I

am constantly amazed by the large group of

volunteers who donate their time and talent to

serve on the many authorities and

commissions," he continued. "They are

people who really make a difference and I am

personally grateful to each of them for the work

they do."

Pace

spoke of his "utmost respect" for Mayor

Bob Lenox and the other members of the council.

"They all serve for the same reason I chose

to four years ago, a deep love of our city,"

he said.

Pace

closed his remarks by thanking the people who

supported him in his election and encouraged him

during his term in office.

Citizens

interested in running for Pace's seat must

qualify at City Hall the week of Sept. 13-17 for

the Nov. 2 election, according to city clerk

Nancy Faulkner. There is a $180 qualification

fee.

Mayor

Pro Tem Annie McMenamin's seat on the council

will also be up for grabs this fall. She has not

yet announced her intentions.

Although

no one can qualify until September, the

campaigning can start now, Faulkner says.

"People

can announce their candidacy whenever they

want," said Faulkner.

"If

they want to collect funds for their campaign,

they have to register with the state."

Forms

for that, which must be sent to the Ethics

Commission, are available at City Hall.

Faulkner

has had several people contact her office for

information about the qualifying process, and

some general information is now on the city's Web

site.

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