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Drew Kurtz is originally from Auburn, Indiana. He earned his bachelor's degree from Indiana University. He has lived in Bishop since 2017 with his wife Bonnie and their four children. 

Drew is the director of technology at Fox Corporation. 

Drew has served as the Mayor of Bishop since 2024. He previously served on the city council after having been elected in 2019. 

As of September 3, 2025, Drew Kurtz’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Economy

As a city council member, created the Bishop Community Engagement Committee.

Plans to transform the Bishop Community Center into a cultural hub for all of Oconee County.

- As a city council member, created the Bishop Community Engagement Committee.
- Plans to transform the Bishop Community Center into a cultural hub for all of Oconee County.

Public Services

Housing & Urban Development

Public Safety

As mayor, secured $2.6 million in state and federal grants for sidewalk improvements along Macon Highway.

- As mayor, secured $2.6 million in state and federal grants for sidewalk improvements along Macon Highway.

Transportation & Infrastructure

Energy & the Environment

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Drew Kurtz

Drew Kurtz earned his bachelor's degree from Indiana University.

Drew is currently the mayor of Bishop. He was first elected in 2021.

As of September 3, 2025, Drew Kurtz did not have a website or any information online.

Walter Ley

Buket Urgen

Town of Bishop Councilman is a Professional Gardener

Joey Allen is from Upson County, Georgia. He attended the University of Georgia. He lives with his wife, Kelli Allen, and their two sons in Bishop. He is a member of the Oconee Futbol Club as U13 Team Manager.

Joey is currently a councilman for the Town of Bishop.

As of September 3, 2025, Joey Allen did not have a website or any information online.

Joey Allen

Joey Allen earned a bachelor's degree in landscape architecture from the University of Georgia. 

Joey Allen is a former member of the Bishop City Council. 

Joey is the curator of shade and native flora at the State Botanical Garden of Georgia. 

- The mayor leads the executive branch of local government, presiding over city council meetings, making sure city departments run smoothly, and providing services to citizens. 
- The mayor runs the city day to day and prepares the budget each year, meaning that they propose how much funding goes to each city department, including the police department, city parks, transportation, and the fire department. 
- The mayor also hires the Police Chief, Fire Chief, and city department heads, such as City Planning, Parks & Recreation, and Transportation. 
- Most Georgia mayors are elected in odd years to four year terms. Elections are nonpartisan. 