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ACCG Map of Georgia Districts

District 1: Melissa Hannah, Catoosa County

District 1 counties include: Dade, Catoosa, Fannin, Walker, Whitfield, Murray, Gilmer, Chattooga, Gordon, Pickens, Floyd, Bartow, Polk, Paulding, and Haralson. 

District 2 Jill Chastain, Union County

District 2 counties include: Banks, Dawson, Forsyth County, Franklin, Habersham, Hall, Hart, Lumpkin, Rabun, Stephens, Towns, Union and White.

District 3: Pamela Mabry, Cobb County

Pam Mabry was appointed County Clerk in 2015.  Pam began her career with Cobb County in 1997, while attending Kennesaw State University.  Pam became a Georgia Certified Clerk in 2018 and complete the Masters Education Management Development Program in 2023.  Pam was honored to be selected as the 2021 Georgia County Clerk of the Year.  Pam is a lifelong resident of Cobb County and lives in Acworth with her husband Toby and their three sons.

District 3 counties include: Cherokee, Cobb, Clayton, Douglas, Fayette, Fulton, Gwinnett and Henry, Rockdale.

District 4: Carlette Davidson - Lamar County

Carlette Davidson came from the K-12 world of government where she served as the Registrar for Lamar County School systems for more than eight years. She continued her career in Atlanta with the Department of Education serving as a lead analyst in the world of data collection, payroll, and accounts payable, consolidated funding and instructional technology.As a consultant, Mrs. Davidson worked with a team of companies implementing the SAP system for Fulton County schools and the SunGard system for Muscogee County School System related to all Financial, Benefits, Payroll, Purchasing, Fixed Assets and other modules.

On November 2010, after 12 years plus of on the road traveling, Mrs. Davidson came back to her hometown to begin her career in local government with the Lamar County Board of Commissioners serving as the Financial Analyst/Office Manager and also as the Clerk for the Lamar County Board of Commissioners.She was promoted to fulltime County Clerk in January 2014. She has just completed her courses for Clerk Certification at the February Conference.

Mrs. Davidson’s duties include preparation of meeting notices and agendas for public hearings and all meetings of the Board of Commissioners, preparing and compiling supporting materials for meetings, recording of Board meeting minutes and follow-through of official actions. She maintains all records including ordinances and resolutions of the county. Mrs. Davidson is in charge of all contracts, bank reconciliations, grants, and is the administrator of the ERP system for the county-including payroll, accounts payable, general ledger and purchase orders.Mrs. Davidson duties also include maintaining the county website. Mrs. Davidson is in charge of all liability insurance with the county. Mrs. Davidson is designated as the Liaison to the Open Records Officer, which is the attorney for Lamar County. Mrs. Davidson has completed all of the Safety Coordinator Trainings and serves as the Safety Coordinator. Mrs. Davidson oversees the HR/Payroll Office.

Mrs. Davidson is a lifelong resident of Lamar County. She and her husband Ray have grown children and one grandchild. A daughter Rachael, a son-n-law Johnny, and a grandson, Brogen. They also have a son, Seth and daughter-in-law Palmer. She loves spending time with her family, is the director for the second grade Sunday school at the First Baptist Church of Barnesville, is a member and past officer of the moonflower Garden Club, Cancer Society and volunteers with other community activities. She is happy to serve as the District 4 coordinator of the Georgia County Clerks Association.

District 4 counties include: Butts, Carroll, Coweta, Heard, Lamar, Meriweather, Pike, Spalding, Troup and Upson.

District 5: Holly Stephenson- Oconee County

Holly Stephenson is a native and life long resident of Oconee County.  She graduated from UGA's Terry College of Business where she earned a BBA in Insurance and Risk Management.  Holly was appointed the County Clerk of Oconee County in May 2021 after previously working as the Risk and Liability Specialist for Walton County.  Holly and her husband, Tom, have been married for 27 years.  They have 3 children: a son, Brad, and twin daughters, Annie and Camile.  In addition to working as the County Clerk, Holly serves on the Board of Directors for Oconee State Bank and as a general partner of Hardigree Properties in Watkinsville, Georgia.  

District 5 counties include: Athens-Clarke, Barrow, Elbert, Greene, Jackson, Jasper, Madison, Morgan, Newton, Oconee, Oglethorpe and Walton.

District 6: April Hodges - Peach County

Mrs. April H. Hodges was appointed by the Peach County Board of Commissioners to serve as Assistant County Administrator and County Clerk in 2018.  Her primary responsibilities include working closely with departments and staff to ensure the compliance of policies and procedures, the preparation of agendas and recording of minutes for all Board meetings.  She is also responsible for coordinating County events and community relations.

Mrs. Hodges is a native of Warner Robins, Georgia. She graduated from Northside High School and is currently enrolled at Georgia Military College, pursuing her Associates Degree. April is a Certified County Clerk through the Carl Vinson Institute of Government and is scheduled to graduate from the National Certified Public Managers Program through CVIOG in May, 2020.

During her twelve years of tenure at Peach County, April has served as the ACCG Legislative Coordinator and as Program Manager of the Peach Youth Commissioners Program, which aims to involve more students in local government.  April also organizes an Annual Employee Appreciation Day for County employees.  The largest milestone in April’s career thus far has been the promotion to Assistant County Administrator, in which she feels honored to have been chosen by the Board of Commissioners.

April currently resides in Byron, Georgia, with her husband Telly and her two children Anthony and Ivan. Her free time is spent as owner/manager of a small business where she designs custom wedding stationery using creative talents to make gifts for people in her family and within the community.

District 6 counties include: Baldwin, Bibb, Crawford, Houston, Jones, Monroe, Peach, Pulaski, Putnam, Twiggs and Wilkinson.

District 7: Carrie Edwards - McDuffie County

Carrie Edwards is a native of McDuffie County and a lifelong resident of the community.  She was appointed County Clerk by the McDuffie County Board of Commissioners in 2023 and is responsible for collaborating with the Board of Commissioners, County Manager and county department heads to oversee the daily function of community and county interests. This includes, but is not limited to, the maintaining and retaining, through policy and compliance, the county's management of public and historical records, to serve as Open Records Officer and to ensure the efficiency and effectiveness of continued county developments, transitions and transactions.

Receiving her bachelor's degree from Troy University and through her professional experience in contract and grant procurement, performance and continuous improvement initiatives, Carrie's career progression has solidified her ability to work in a cross-functional role. In September 2023 she completed the Georgia Clerks Education Institute Mandated Training for County Clerks with the University of Georgia Carl Vinson Institute of Government. 

Carrie, and her husband Josh, reside in Thomson, and have three children. Outside of work she is a published author and enjoys cultivating friendships through her writings, small groups, spending time outdoors camping, and attending and teaching at her home church, First Baptist Church, Warrenton. She also currently serves her community as a Chamber of Commerce Ambassador, and serves on her counties Workforce and Education and Community Development Issue Work Group.

Carrie looks forward to her time as District Director and hopes to be a bridge for a better tommorow, through authentic, transparent, and loyal partnerships, with her fellow clerks and her community.  

District 7 include: Augusta-Richmond, Burke, Columbia, Glascock, Hancock, Jefferson, Jenkins, Lincoln, McDuffie, Taliaferro, Warren, Washington and Wilkes.

District 8: Kathy Bruer- Schley County

Kathy has been employed as County Clerk in Schley County, GA for the past nine years.  She previously retired from Aflac.  She has been married to Littlejohn Bruer for 34 years and they have three children and five grandchildren.  She loves to learn about manners and etiquette and funded a program named Belles and Beaus. She taught classes to high school students in the Schley County School system and to girls at Girls, Inc. She attends Grace City Church in Leesburg, GA.  She enjoys reading and she is learning to garden.  

District 8 counties include: Clay. Columbus-Muscogee, Crisp, Cusseta-Chatahoochee, Dooly, Georgetown-Quitman, Harris, Macon, Marion, Randolph, Schley, Stewart, Sumter, Talbot, Taylor and Webster.

District 9: Kellie Lank - Candler County

Kellie is a native of Candler County and graduate of East Georgia State College. Kellie began her career in local government with Candler County – Metter, GA in March 2008. Initially, Kellie began working with the Board of Commissioners Office as a part-time payroll clerk. Eight months later, the Chief Voter Registrar position became available, and Kellie was selected and promoted from the part-time position into the full-time position. Kellie quickly advanced through the state mandated training and served a distinguished tenure as the Candler County Chief Voter Registrar from November 2008 to March 2014.

During the first six years of Kellie’s public service with the Candler County Voter Registration and Elections Office, Kellie formed solid working relationships with the County Commissioners, State Representatives, Judges, County Attorney and other local officials. She especially enjoyed serving the citizens of Candler County along with assisting the Local Officials. When the position of County Clerk became available in 2014 several of the commissioners suggested Kellie submit her resume. On March 24, 2014, six years and three days from her first day in local government, Kellie accepted the position as County Clerk for Candler County, Georgia. By Local Act, the Commissioners are tasked with appointing for six positions, including the County Clerk.  Through 2023, Kellie has served the residents of Candler County for over fifteen years, nine of those as the County Clerk.

As County Clerk, Kellie has accomplished many certifications while holding this position that include: Georgia Certified Clerk (September 2019), Capital Improvement Program (December 2020), Local Government Finance Officer Level I (March 2021), Internal Controls (December 2022), and is currently working on the Masters Education Management Development Program. Kellie is expecting to graduate the Master’s Program in September 2025. Obtaining this certificate will allow Kellie to take the Masters Education Graduate Seminar, or MEGS, annually which serves as continuing education for clerks and finance officers who have successfully completed the Masters Education Management Development Program.

Kellie continues to enjoy serving the public and looks forward to going into the office daily, being part of a team, or rather a work family, that make the day-to-day functions work and work well. There is never a dull moment working in County Government, which is what makes it so exciting.  Outside of the office you will find Kellie home with her family on their farm in Candler County. She enjoys being outside soaking up God’s miracles. Her hobbies include riding horses, camping, fishing, baking, sewing, farming, and raising a variety of farm animals.

District 9 counties include: Appling, Bleckley, Candler, Dodge, Emanuel, Evans, Jeff Davis, Johnson, Laurens, Montgomery, Tattnall, Telfair, Toombs, Treutlen, Wayne, Wheeler and Wilcox.

District 10: Bristeria Hope- Dougherty County

Bristeria Clark Hope serves as the Deputy County Clerk for the Dougherty County Board of Commissioners and is responsible for assisting with daily administrative support for the office, as well as assisting the County Clerk with duties as assigned. She originally started in the tax deparment as a Senior Tax Clerk and was shortly promoted to the Secretary to the Board of Assessors.  Later, she was promoted to Board of Commission office where she has been in her role for 4 years.  She is currently three classes away from obtaining her certification as a certified county clerk.  She has been married for almost 5 years and they have two children together. She enjoys spending time with her family, shopping and taking trips. 

District 10 counties include: Baker. Calhoun. Colquitt. Decatur, Dougherty, Early, Grady, Lee, Miller, Mitchell, Seminole, Terrell, Thomas and Worth.

District 11: Miriam Jordan- Tift County

Miriam began her career in public service (government) during college when she worked as a student intern with the University of Georgia Coastal Plain Experiment Station. She began her employment with the City of Port Wentowth, Georgia in 1997 as an Administrative Assistant. Other than a brief time when working for the Coffee County Board of Commissioners, Miriam worked 19 years for the City of Port Wentworth serving as City Clerk and Director of Administrative Services upon her departure. Miriam was appointed County Clerk by the Tift County Board of Commissioners in 2017. Miriam earned the Certified Municipal Clerks Designation in 2007, Finance Officer Level 1 in 2009, Finance Officer Level 2 in 2012 and completed the Clerk's Master Program in 2021. Miriam has been married for 28 years and has one daughter and one son. 

District 11 counties include: Atkinson, Bacon, Ben Hill, Berrien, Brantley, Brooks, Charlton, Clinch, Coffee, Cook, Echols, Irwin, Lanier, Lowndes, Pierce, Tift, Turner and Ware.

District 12: Stephanie D. Johnson - Effingham County

Stephanie Johnson was appointed County Clerk  in 2013. Stephanie began her career with Effingham County in 1999 where she worked in the Development Services Department transcending from Permit Clerk to Development Services Manager to becoming a pillar of the County Administration via her institutional knowledge and her service to Effingham County’s citizenry. Further, Stephanie has achieved numerous credentials including but not limited to becoming a Georgia Certified Clerk and completion of the UGA Master Education Management Development Program.

District 12 counties include: Bryan, Bulloch, Camden, Chatham, Effingham, Glynn, Liberty, Long, McIntosh and Screven.