Dexter Fisher Elected Mayor of Athens; Key Georgia Race Outcomes
Dexter Fisher wins Athens mayoral race with 53% against Tim Denson. Tracy Smith and Craig Topple also secure victories.
June 17, 2026
Dexter Fisher wins Athens mayoral race with 53% against Tim Denson. Tracy Smith and Craig Topple also secure victories.
Forty-nine communities in North Carolina have been granted Main Street America™ Accreditation status for 2026, as announced by the North Carolina Department of Commerce. Main Street America™ and its state coordinating partner, the N.C. Main Street & Rural Planning Center, annually recognize programs that show exceptional commitment to preservation-based economic
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