Who Is the Mayor of Athens, GA? Athens Elected Officials & Contacts
Mayor: Kelly Girtz. Find the city council, county officials, sheriff, police chief, school superintendent, your state senator and state representative, and members of Congress, with official contact links.
Athens Elected Officials at a Glance
The mayor of Athens, GA is Kelly Girtz. The city's U.S. senators are Jon Ossoff and Raphael G. Warnock. Its U.S. House member is: Mike Collins (GA-10).
Athens-Clarke County Unified Government
Website: www.accgov.com
City of Athens: Mayor, Manager & Council
- Mayor, Athens-Clarke CountyKelly GirtzAthens-Clarke County is a consolidated city-county (unified) government led by an elected mayor and a 10-member Commission.Official source: www.accgov.com
- City CouncilFull council page, agendas and contacts
- City servicesAthens official websiteDepartments, permits, utilities and service requests.
| Name | Seat | Contact |
|---|---|---|
| Patrick Davenport | District 1 | — |
| Melissa Link | District 2 | — |
| Tiffany Taylor | District 3 | — |
| Allison Wright | District 4 | — |
| Dexter Fisher | District 5 | — |
| Stephanie Johnson | District 6 | [email protected] |
| John Culpepper | District 7 | [email protected] |
| Carol Myers | District 8 | — |
| Ovita Thornton | District 9 | — |
| Mike Hamby | District 10 | — |
Commissioner Dexter L. Fisher won the June 16, 2026 runoff for mayor (reported by Online Athens and the Red & Black) and is due to take office in January 2027; Mayor Girtz serves until then.
Clarke County Government
Georgia Legislators for Athens
Athens is covered by 2 state Senate districts and 4 state House districts. District lines cut through many cities, so you may be represented by more than one member. Enter your street address in the official lookup to confirm your own.
Georgia State Senate
| Name | Senate district | Party | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bill Cowsert | 46 | R | 404-463-1366 [email protected] |
| Frank Ginn | 47 | R | 404-656-9224 [email protected] |
Georgia House of Representatives
| Name | House district | Party | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|
| Houston Gaines | 120 | R | 404-656-0152 [email protected] |
| Eric Gisler | 121 | D | 404-656-0287 [email protected] |
| Spencer Frye | 122 | D | 404-656-0265 [email protected] |
| Trey Rhodes | 124 | R | 404-656-5099 [email protected] |
State legislator contact details come from each member's official legislature page; party labels as listed there.
U.S. Congress for Athens
Athens is represented in Washington by its U.S. House member and, in the U.S. Senate, by two U.S. senators.
U.S. House of Representatives
| Name | District | Party | Washington office |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Collins | GA-10 | R | (202) 225-4101 2351 Rayburn House Office Building, Washington, DC 20515 |
Members shown are those serving in the 119th Congress through Jan. 3, 2027. Results of the Nov. 3, 2026 election take effect when winners are sworn in.
U.S. Senate
| Name | Seat | Party | Washington office |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jon Ossoff | Class II | D | (202) 224-3521 317 Hart Senate Office Building Washington DC 20510 |
| Raphael G. Warnock | Class III | D | (202) 224-3643 717 Hart Senate Office Building Washington DC 20510 |
Both seats are listed with the member currently serving until a successor is sworn in.
Vote, Register & City Services
- Register to voteRegister to vote in GeorgiaOfficial state voter registration.
- Check your registrationCheck your voter registration status
- FederalRegister to vote (vote.gov)
- City servicesAthens: services, permits and service requestsOfficial city website; look for 311 or request-a-service links.
- Find any officialUSA.gov: find and contact elected officials
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the mayor of Athens, GA?
Kelly Girtz is the mayor of Athens, GA, according to the official city website. The mayor can be reached through www.accgov.com.
Who is my state representative in Athens, GA?
Athens is covered by 4 Georgia House of Representatives districts: Houston Gaines (District 120); Eric Gisler (District 121); Spencer Frye (District 122); Trey Rhodes (District 124). Because district lines cut through the city, use the official Georgia lookup with your street address to confirm yours.
Who is my state senator in Athens, GA?
Athens is covered by 2 Georgia State Senate districts: Bill Cowsert (District 46); Frank Ginn (District 47). Confirm your own district with the official lookup.
Who are Athens's U.S. senators?
Jon Ossoff and Raphael G. Warnock are the two U.S. senators for Georgia.
Who is Athens's U.S. representative?
Athens is represented by Mike Collins (GA-10).
How do I register to vote in Athens, GA?
Register through the official Georgia voter registration page, or use vote.gov. Check your registration status with your state's official lookup before each election.
How this page is kept current. Every name on this page is checked against the official government page for that office (city, county, school district, state legislature, the U.S. House Clerk and the U.S. Senate). District lists come from U.S. Census Bureau legislative-district boundaries. Incumbents stay listed until the official site shows a successor sworn in. HERE re-checks this page monthly.
Last verified: . Next check: December 11, 2026.