2025 GA General Election

2025 Georgia Municipal Runoff

Ross Shirley

Facebook

James Auchincloss

Buket Urgen

'Wall That Heals' coming to UNG

New mayor and council on duty | The Dahlonega Nugget ...

Ross is currently a member of the Dahlonega City Council. He was first elected in 2022 and is currently serving his second term.

As of October 23, 2025, Ross Shirley did not have a website or any information online.

Economy

Public Services

Housing & Urban Development

Public Safety

Believes collaboration among the city, county, and university will enhance community development.

Transportation & Infrastructure

Energy & the Environment

- City council members work together with the rest of city council to set and implement city policy. 
- City council is tasked with ensuring the health, comfort, and safety of residents of the city 
- City council members work with the mayor to govern city departments, such as the police department, fire department, transportation department, and parks and recreation department. 
- City council members represent either the whole city or residents of a specific district. 
- Most city council members in Georgia are elected in odd years to four year terms. Elections are nonpartisan. 