The Red & Black is a 501c3 nonprofit. Please consider a one-time gift or become a monthly supporter. Cancel anytime. As a new school year begins at the University of Georgia, it is important for students to be familiar with their elected officials. As a resident of Athens-Clarke County, students are affected by the local government, have a say in local politics and have a civic duty to the community. Here is more information about the city’s main government leaders and their impact. Dexter Fisher Dexter Fisher is the new mayor of Athens-Clarke County. He is in his first term as mayor after being elected on June 16, making history as the first Black mayor of Athens. As mayor, Fisher heads the Athens-Clarke County Mayor and Commission board, which is the main governing body of the county. The primary responsibilities of the mayor are to set the agenda for commission meetings and to recommend candidates for county positions of manager, attorney, Municipal Court and internal auditor. The mayor also presents the budget for the city and provides a tie-breaking vote on the commission. Fisher believes in Athens’ bright future. Originally moving from South Carolina to attend Piedmont College for his master’s degree and remaining in the area ever since, Fisher has deep roots in Athens. Fisher announced his bid for Athens-Clarke County mayor last year on promises of improved public safety, youth development, workforce readiness, fiscal responsibility and collaborative governance. …
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