The first official week of qualifying is over, with many municipalities looking at heated races for council seats.

Those interested in running should note that Tues., July 17, is the last day to qualify for the Aug. 28 municipal election.

The following is a list of candidates, with new announcements noted in bold, compiled by The Star-News staff:

In Andalusia:

• Mayor: Earl Johnson;

• District 1: Will Sconiers;

• District 2: Kennith Mount and Duane O’Neal;

• District 3: Andy Alexander and Hazel Griffin;

• District 4: Johnny O. Godwin; and,

• District 5: Terry Powell.

• School Board District 4: Dr. Bill King. (Note: The District 2 seat is also open.)

In Opp:

• Mayor: H.D. Edgar, Jimmy Rogers and John E. Bartholomew;

• District 1: Bobby Ray Owens;

• District 2: Holley Brundidge; Sue Bowdoin, Tommie Norris, T.D. Morgan

• District 3: Mickey Crew, Charles Booth and Arron Baldwin;

• District 4: Mack Hines; and,

• District 5: Oren Stewart and Arlin Davis.

• School Board District 3: Becky Bracke; and,

• School Board District 5: Rothel Moody

In Florala:

• Mayor: Robert Williamson;

• District 1: Hazel Lee and Connie Sue Buckley;

• District 2: Marvin Williford.

• District 3: Debra Inabinett;

• District 4: Jimmy Waldrop and Pat Carmichal; and,

• District 5: Gloria Cassady.

In Red Level:

• Mayor: Mike Purnell, Willie J. Hendrix and Deborah Hoffman;

• Place 1: Dorthy West;

• Place 2: Kenneth Reynolds;

• Place 3: Karol Rodberg and Wayne Mitchell;

• Place 4: Rita Leech Nearor; and,

• Place 5: Bridget Wilkinson.

In Gantt:

• Mayor: Missy Grissett; and,

• Council (who are elected at large): Lillie Ruth Bonham, Jerry Kelley and Glenda Winters.

In Dozier:

• Mayor: Karen Davis and Jan Cook;

• District 1: Cynthia Ross; and,

• District 2: Roger Moody, Carlos “Buddy” Dean, Bobby Sims and Linda Hutto.