Darren Owensby

Darren Owensby | City of Commerce, Georgia

Darren Owensby is from Commerce, Georgia. He attended Commerce High School. He and his wife Connie Evans Owensby live with their two sons in Commerce. He is a member of Maysville Baptist Church.

Darren is currently a councilman representing Ward 2. He was first elected in 2022 and is currently serving his first term. He previously served as Ward 2 councilman from 2010 to 2013.

Supports providing more attainable housing for workers.

As of September 4, 2025, Darren Owensby did not have a website or any information online.

Opposed the rezoning of 23 acres on State Street for a mix of homes and commercial space due to concerns about increased traffic, density, and infrastructure.

Opposes high-density developments due to concerns about runoff and grading.

Darren Owensby is from Commerce, Georgia. He attended Commerce High School. He and his wife Connie Evans Owensby live with their sons Knox and Bryce in Commerce. He is a member of Maysville Baptist Church.

Darren is a logistics coordinator at Southeast Toyota. He previously worked at Alltel/Windstream for 15 years.

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Darren is currently a councilman representing Ward 2. He was first elected in 2022 and is serving his first term. He previously served as Ward 2 councilman from 2010 to 2013.

Opposed the rezoning of 23 acres on State Street for a mix of homes and commercial space due to concerns about increased traffic, high-density housing, and infrastructure.

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Economy

Opposes high-density developments due to concerns about increased traffic, density, and infrastructure strain.

Public Services

Opposed the rezoning of 23 acres on State Street for a mix of homes and commercial space due to concerns about increased traffic, density, and infrastructure strain.

Housing & Urban Development

Public Safety

Transportation & Infrastructure

Energy & the Environment

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