In Bulloch County’s small-town elections this year, a mayor opts out of running for the position again so he can seek a council seat; former council members hope to make a comeback and one council seat had no one to qualify. Brooklet Mayor Joe Grooms did not qualify to run for mayor again, choosing instead to run for Brooklet City Council Post #1, said Brooklet City Clerk Belle Gay. His reason for running for a council seat is “so he can vote on issues,” she said.