As political

signs start popping up throughout town, Senoia's residents are bracing

for a big political season.

When qualifying

for the latest special election ended last Friday, 14 candidates had qualified

for the four council seats and mayor's position.

For the first

time in a long time, Senoia could possibly have an entire new slate of

politicians to run the town when the first meeting of the year is gaveled

to order Jan.7.

In the mayor's

race, two council members are squaring off to see who will succeed Mayor

Joan Trammell. Pam Youngblood was the first to qualify, but shortly after

Youngblood signed up, Dianne Cleveland showed up at City Hall to challenge

her.

Two council

members will be chosen from a slate of incumbent Councilman Bob Hannah,

Arlevia Gates, Ed Roberts and Patrick Tunnell.

In the special

election to replace resigning Councilman Darren Ratajski, voters will

choose from among Robert Belisle, Kenneth Davis and Jason Epps.

The final special

election is for Youngblood's position on the council. Youngblood was forced

to resign her position when she qualified for mayor.

Voters will

choose from a slate of Kenneth Gordon, Ernie Jackson Jr., Lester Mann

and Bill Royal.

The candidates

will have a chance to offer their views on their plans for the city next

Wednesday at the Senoia Senior Center on Howard.

A political

forum starts at 11:30 a.m. and candidates will present a brief opening

statement and the answer questions from Coweta Citizen Review Editor John

Thompson.

The public

is invited to attend.