Peachtree City Councilman Stuart Kourajian has announced he will not seek re-election to his council seat in November.

Instead, Kourajian will seek election to the Post 3 seat on the Fayette County Commission, currently held by Peter Pfeifer. That election will occur next year.

In a news release Tuesday morning, Kourajian thanked city residents for giving him the chance to serve them.

"I have been steadfast in my resolve to control growth and to minimize traffic issues," Kourajian said. "These are issues that impact not just Peachtree City but all of Fayette County."

The departure of Kourajian comes on the heels of the surprise resignation two weeks ago from Councilwoman Judi-ann Rutherford, who announced she was leaving the city to live in Holland with her husband, who was transferred there for his job.

Qualifying for the seats held by Kourajian and Rutherford runs from Aug. 27-31, and potential candidates must pay a $180 qualifying fee.