District 1 Commissioner Patrick Davenport seeks reelection, prioritizes affordability and sustainability

WUGA | By Emma Auer

Published April 11, 2026 at 10:00 AM EDT

Patrick Davenport is the Commissioner in District 1 of Athens-Clarke County running for reelection.

District 1 of the Athens-Clarke County Commission lies in the southeast corner of County, stretching from Whit Davis Road to Barnett Shoals Road. Commissioner Patrick Davenport has held the seat since 2019, and he’s running for reelection on May 19th. He sat down with WUGA’s Emma Auer to discuss his priorities.

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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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