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Craig Topple lives in Athens, Georgia. He earned his bachelor's degree in industrial engineering from the Georgia Institute of Technology and his Master of Divinity from the Columbia Theological Seminary. He has volunteered with the Association of Professional Chaplains, the Interfaith Clergy Partnership of Greater Athens, the Presbytery of Northeast Georgia, and the Athens Young Men's Christian Association (YMCA). He lives with his wife, Trasie, and their two children. 

Craig is a healthcare chaplain. He works at St. Mary's Highland Hills Village, where he has been for the past decade. He previously served as a pastor at four area congregations and co-manages a family-owned business with his father.

Craig currently works as the Staff Chaplain at St. Mary's Health Care System. he previously worked as the director of children and youth ministry at Covenant Presbyterian Church, the interim pastor at Commerce Presbyterian Church, and a minister at Westminster Presbyterian Church, Santa Fe. 

Craig Topple's campaign for Clarke County Commissioner, District 5 is his first entry into politics.

Craig Topple's campaign for Clarke County Commissioner, District 5, is his first entry into politics.

Brings business and budgeting experience to ensure taxpayer dollars are spent wisely and transparently for the benefit of District 5 residents.

Advocates for fiscal transparency and stewardship. 

- Advocates for fiscal transparency and stewardship. 

Economy

As of May 22, 2026, Craig Topple’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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Supports growth that benefits longtime residents and creates housing options for working families and young professionals, while preserving neighborhood character and greenspace.

- Supports growth that benefits longtime residents and creates housing options for working families and young professionals, while preserving neighborhood character and greenspace.

Housing & Urban Development

Public Safety

Supports expanding safe transportation options, including bus, bike, and pedestrian access, while addressing traffic concerns that affect daily life.

- Supports expanding safe transportation options, including bus, bike, and pedestrian access, while addressing traffic concerns that affect daily life.

Transportation & Infrastructure

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Kimberly Bennett has lived in Athens, Georgia since childhood and attended schools in the Clarke County School District. She earned a bachelor’s degree in integrative studies from Clayton State University and a master’s degree in youth development leadership from Clemson University. Kimberly is a trustee at Hill Chapel Baptist Church.

Kimberly's campaign for the Athens-Clarke County Commissioner seat to represent District 5 is her first run for public office.

Kimberly currently works as executive director of Cultivating a Lifetime of Legacy, Inc, a local nonprofit organization focused on youth mentorship in Athens, Georgia. She previously worked as a recruitment coordinator for the University of Georgia's Center for Family Research. She has served in leadership roles in several community organizations, including the Junior League of Athens and the Clarke Central High School Local School Governance Team. 

Supports policies that promote small businesses, encouraging entrepreneurship, and strengthen workforce development opportunities.

- Supports policies that promote small businesses, encouraging entrepreneurship, and strengthen workforce development opportunities.

Advocates for public programs that expand access to childcare and essential community resources.

- Advocates for public programs that expand access to childcare and essential community resources.

Supports policies aimed at making housing more affordable.

- Supports policies aimed at making housing more affordable.

As of May 22, 2026, Kimberly Bennett’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Supports improving transportation infrastructure by reducing dangerous traffic patterns, expanding pedestrian safety measures, and improving mobility within the community.

- Supports improving transportation infrastructure by reducing dangerous traffic patterns, expanding pedestrian safety measures, and improving mobility within the community.

Kimberly Bennett

- County Commissioners create and pass laws at the county-level. These laws show up in very tangible ways, such as determining how much you pay in property and sales taxes, public transportation, and maintaining infrastructure.
- County Commissioners are responsible for preparing and passing the county budget. The budget determines how much funding goes to various public services, such as public transportation, law enforcement, repairing roads, and maintaining infrastructure.
- County Commissioners oversee the administrative duties of your county’s government to ensure the safety, comfort, and well-being of county residents.
- County Commissioners are elected to 4-year terms in staggered years. Typically, you only vote for the County Commissioner that represents your county commission district.

Creates new laws and passes the budget for your county

Clarke County Commissioner Runoff, District 5

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