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Athens’ First Black Mayor and Local Government | Athens News
Athens just elected its first Black mayor, Dexter Fisher, who’s now leading the city with a mission to boost public safety, youth programs, and fiscal responsibility. The Athens-Clarke County Commission—made up of ten members—sets policy and budgets, while the city manager handles day-to-day operations. Commissioners like Allison Wright stress stewardship of community resources, and public input is welcome at monthly meetings—even including student government. Funding comes from SPLOST (for local projects) and TSPLOST (for transportation), both drawing from existing sales tax. Students can…
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