District 1 Commission seat challenger Terry Johnson discusses infrastructure, homelessness

WUGA | By Emma Auer

Published April 11, 2026 at 10:00 AM EDT

Terry Johnson is challenging Commissioner Patrick Davenport in District 1.

Terry Johnson is challenging Patrick Davenport for his seat as Commissioner of District 1 in Athens-Clarke County. Johnson is a handyman living in this more rural part of Athens-Clarke County. He sat down with WUGA’s Emma Auer to discuss why he’s decided to run, as well as his vision for the district.

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Emma Auer

Emma Auer is an award-winning reporter who joined WUGA as a full-time producer in 2024. She is also a graduate student in UGA's Romance Languages Department, studying French and Spanish. She covers the breadth of Northeast Georgia stories, from Athens City Hall to Winterville farmers' markets. Emma's work has also been heard on Georgia Public Broadcasting.

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