District 7 - Russell Edwards

  1. District 7 Commissioner Russell Edwards


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  1. Russell Edwards

    District 7 Commissioner
    russell.edwards@accgov.com
    Phone: 706-850-0878
    Mailing Address: 
    P.O. Box 1868
    Athens, GA 30603-1868

    Professional Experience    : Attorney specializing in small business consulting, strategic planning, and political action. Former 8th Grade Spanish teacher in Washington D.C. Public Schools.

    Civic and Community Service: Vice President of Citizen Advocacy Athens-Clarke, Board Member of the Downtown Athens Business Association, Former Chair of the Athens-Clarke County Democratic Committee, Former Treasurer of the Democratic Party of Georgia.

    Government Experience: Volunteer with the Office of Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton and coordinator of the D.C. Congressional Art Competition.

    Education: Juris Doctor from the University of Georgia School of Law, Bachelor of Arts in Spanish from the University of North Carolina- Asheville.

    Personal: I co-host with State Rep. Spencer Frye the radio show Reppin' Georgia every Thursday from 3:00-4:00 p.m. on 92.7 FM. Husband to Airee Edwards and father to Teddy Edwards.

    His initial term began January 8, 2019.
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