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Clarkesville council approves 2026 city appointments

The city's top staff and legal leadership for the year are set after a council vote.

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January 5, 2026: 2026 city appointments: City Manager Keith Dickerson, City Clerk Julie Poole, City Attorney firm Sanders, Ranck & Skilling P.C., City Judge Robert A. Sneed

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What this means now

Where it stands

The council voted 5-0 on January 5 to approve the appointments: Keith Dickerson as City Manager, Julie Poole as City Clerk, Sanders, Ranck & Skilling, P.C. as City Attorney firm, and Robert A. Sneed as City Judge.

The story

The Clarkesville Mayor and City Council placed appointments for City Manager, City Clerk, City Attorney firm and City Judge for 2026 on their January 5 agenda, with Keith Dickerson listed for City Manager.

SourcesMayor and City Council - Jan 5, 2026 - 6:00 PM: Agenda

Meeting materials also listed Julie Poole for City Clerk, the firm Sanders, Ranck & Skilling, P.C. for City Attorney, and Robert A. Sneed for City Judge.

SourcesMayor and City Council - Jan 5, 2026 - 6:00 PM: Agenda Packet

The council voted 5-0 on January 5 to approve the appointments: Keith Dickerson as City Manager, Julie Poole as City Clerk, Sanders, Ranck & Skilling, P.C. as City Attorney firm, and Robert A. Sneed as City Judge.

SourcesMayor and City Council - Feb 2, 2026 - 6:00 PM: Agenda PacketMayor and City Council - Jan 5, 2026 - 6:00 PM: Minutes

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Appointment of City Manager, City Clerk, City Attorney firm, and City Judge for 2026

Discuss and Vote to Approve Appointment of the Following Positions for 2026: City Manager Keith Dickerson

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2026 appointments: City Manager Keith Dickerson, City Clerk Julie Poole, City Attorney firm Sanders, Ranck & Skilling P.C., City Judge Robert A. Sneed

Discuss and Vote to Approve Appointment of the Following Positions for 2026: City Manager Keith Dickerson City Clerk Julie Poole City Attorney Firm Sanders, Ranck & Skilling, P.C. City Judge Robert A. Sneed

Appeared on agenda
proposed

Appointment of City Manager, City Clerk, City Attorney firm and City Judge for 2026

Discuss and Vote to Approve Appointment of the Following Positions for 2026: City Manager Keith Dickerson City Clerk Julie Poole

Approved
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2026 city appointments: City Manager Keith Dickerson, City Clerk Julie Poole, City Attorney firm Sanders, Ranck & Skilling P.C., City Judge Robert A. Sneed

Discuss and Vote to Approve Appointment of the Following Positions for 2026:

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