Gainesville’s Nov. 3 City Council elections are closing in and prospective candidates can obtain packets, which contain all documents to qualify, from the city clerk’s office. Contact Denise Jordan via email, or by calling 770-535-6865, to schedule an appointment. The qualifying period is scheduled from Aug. 31 to Sept. 2, from 9 a.m. to noon and 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., in Suite 303 of the administration building, 300 Henry Ward Way.