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ATHENS
BORN & INVESTED
Commissioner Stephanie Johnson grew up in Athens, GA, and was educated in the Clarke County public school system and is a 1991 graduate of the flagship Clarke Central High School. She found herself intrigued by math at an early age, which led to her obtaining a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics from the University of Georgia. She is currently pursuing a Master of Business and Technology degree from the Terry College of Business at UGA.
Commissioner Johnson met her husband, Jeffery Johnson (Jeff), in 2014, and they were married in 2021. Jeff has been an employee of the Unified Government of Athens-Clarke County Police Department for over two decades. He currently serves as the Field Operations East Patrol Division Commander. With her marriage to Jeff, Stephanie gained a “bonus” daughter, Jasmine, a Senior studying History Education at Georgia State University.
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Commissioner Johnson and her husband actively participate in Mount Pleasant Baptist Church, a community she joined in her childhood—her earlier years of church involvement led her to discover public service, inspiring her to run for and be elected as your District 6 Commissioner.
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WEALTH OF
EXPERIENCE
Commissioner Johnson has a wealth of knowledge and experience working in both the public and private sectors, distinguishing her as an advocate for the constituents of District 6. Prior to being elected, Johnson worked for the Unified Government in the Finance Department and the Office of Operational Analysis for more than a decade. During her time at ACC, she gained first-hand experience in the county budget, day-to-day operations, and the process of decision-making.
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​Stephanie has been an active member of Athens Toastmasters (past president, treasurer, membership chair) since 2015. She earned her Lean Six Sigma Certification in 2015; she is a 2016 graduate of Lead Athens and a 2017 graduate of Citizens Police Academy (CPA). She served on the board of the Clarke County Mentor Program from 2017-2020 and was a member of the Institute of Internal Auditors North America and the Association of Local Government Auditing for more than five years. In 2018, Stephanie cosponsored a Toastmasters club for the employees of the Unified Government of Athens-Clarke County. Stephanie continues to extend her service to the Athens-Clarke County community as a board member of the Community and Youth Development Organization (CYDO). For almost 15 years, Stephanie has provided math tutoring to students from elementary school age to college age. She has been a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority since 1995.
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​She owns and operates St. Johns Consulting Group, LLC, an Independent Consulting company offering technology, education, and project management services.
Proud TO SERVE
Commissioner Johnson was elected in May of 2024 and was sworn in on January 7, 2025. She has developed excellent institutional knowledge and understanding of the inner workings of ACC, making her the most qualified commissioner to serve- ever. If she had a hashtag, she says it would be #PeopleoverPolitics.”
Commissioner Johnson originally ran for District 6 Commissioner because Athens is her home, and nothing could compromise her investment in, as she likes to say, "the community that raised me." Stephanie considers herself a lifelong student of people, politics, and culture. For over 25 years, she has visited 44 of the 50 states and has traveled to several international locations. Her extensive travel and wide range of personal and professional experiences have given her a fresh, out-of-the-box perspective that will contribute significantly to the growth of Athens. Commissioner Johnson hopes that Athens' best days are ahead for those who grew up in Athens and those who choose to settle here. Athens' residents need commissioners willing to put politics aside and make policy decisions in the best interest of residents, especially the residents who live in Athens year-round- a promise she is currently delivering on from behind the rail.
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Steph for six
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