Michael has a bachelor's degree in information technology and electronic technology from North Carolina A&T and a master's degree in management of technology from the Georgia Institute of Technology. He lives with his two children.

Michael is a business information security officer at Equifax. He used to work as an implementation manager at Fidelity Investments, as chief information officer at CheyCom Solutions, senior manager at SITA, and chief executive officer at Cyber Policy. He served in the U.S. Marine Corps as a ground radio repairman.

Michael Owens's campaign for mayor is his first entry into politics.

Wants to improve parks and recreation and create a walkable city center.

- Wants to improve parks and recreation and create a walkable city center. 
- Supports small businesses.

Public Services

As of March 16, 2023, Michael Owens’s website did not contain information on this issue.

City Budget

Housing & Urban Development

Public Safety

- Wants to improve public transportation.

Transportation & Infrastructure

Zoning

Healthcare

Public Health

Michael Owens

- 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. 