Athens-Clarke County District 5 Commissioner Dexter Fisher has announced his candidacy for mayor in the upcoming May 2026 election.
Fisher says his campaign will highlight his background in community service and civic involvement. He previously served as Director of Facilities Management at the University of Georgia and as Chief of District Services for the Clarke County School District.
His campaign will focus on uniting the community. “I want to be a uniter, not a divider,” Fisher said. “This campaign is going to be about having partnerships with everybody in our community and moving it forward.”
Fisher has been active in several local organizations, including the Athens Piedmont Hospital Board, the Athens Area Community Foundation, and the Athens Rotary Club.
If elected, he says he will prioritize addressing gang violence, homelessness, and the lack of affordable housing, as well as expanding youth development efforts.
