Airport Authority

MEMBERS: 6 – one must live within five miles of the airport

TERM: 4 years – limit 2 consecutive 4 year terms

BYLAWS: View bylaws (PDF)

AUTHORIZING LEGISLATION: Georgia Laws 1988, p. 4906

MEETING INFORMATION

  • Regular meetings: Fourth Tuesday each month at 3:00 PM, Athens-Ben Epps Flight Center Conference Room
  • Special meetings: determined at the time of call
  • Meeting minutes & agendas

MAJOR DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Working with airport management in the operation of the airport which includes policies of safety, personnel, and budget. 
  • Following of FAA guidelines as well as seeking federal and state funding for maintenance and improvements.
  • Insuring the airport meets community needs, present, and future.
MEMBERS
TERM EXPIRES
Sonny Wilson06-30-2026
*Diane Napier06-30-2027
Keith Sanders06-30-2028
William Alexander06-30-2028
William Felt06-30-2029
Elizabeth Higgins06-30-2029

*This position must reside within five miles of the airport.

METHOD OF APPOINTMENT
Mayor and Commission

CONTACT
Mike Mathews, Airport Director
706-613-3420

MORE INFORMATION
Airport Website - www.accgov.com/airport