Elisa Zarate has lived in Athens, Georgia for the past 19 years. She holds a Master’s Degree in Social Work from the University of Georgia and still resides in Athens today with her husband Zack and their son. She is on the board of several legal and community organizations including the Council of Superior Court Clerks of Georgia, Georgia Council of Court Administrators, and the Safety and Justice Committee amongst others. 

Elisa Zarate has worked in public service for the Athens-Clarke County judicial system for 10 years. She was appointed interim of the Clerk of Court following Beverly Logans retirement. 

As of April 21, 2024, Elisa Zarate’s website did not contain information on this issue.

As of March 19, 2024, Elisa Zarate’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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Plans to enhance court record management by digitizing Clarke County's land records, adhering to state standards, and improving public access, accuracy, and data integration for efficiency and transparency in the Clerk's Office operations.

Plans to provide digital access to county land records and index according to state standards in an effort to increase accuracy and efficiency for the Clerk's Office, enhance court record management, inturn providing easier internet access to them. 

Plans to prioritize public service in her role as Clerk of Court, ensuring respectful, courteous treatment and high-quality customer service for all interacting with court services, from jury duty to case inquiries.

Said she plans to treat everyone she deals with, regardless of background, with " respect, courtesy, and the utmost level of customer service."

Wants to provide online digital access to all county land records and have them indexed according to statewide standards as she believes that provides easy online access.

Plans to use technology to increase accuracy and efficiency of the Clerk’s Office's operations.

- Said she plans to treat everyone she deals with, regardless of background, with " respect, courtesy, and the utmost level of customer service."
- Wants to provide online digital access to all county land records and have them indexed according to statewide standards as she believes that provides easy online access.
- Plans to use technology to increase accuracy and efficiency of the Clerk’s Office's operations.

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Elisa Zarate

As of April 15, 2024, Elisa Zarate’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Elisa Zarate moved to Athens, GA in 2005 to pursue a Master’s Degree in Social Work from the University of Georgia and decided to stay permanently after completing her degree. She is married to Zack, with whom she shares a love for music, and they have a son who is 6 years old and attends Oglethorpe Avenue Elementary School. Elisa and her family enjoy outdoor activities and are often found at local Little League games or soccer fields. There is no information provided about the church she attends.

As of April 2, 2024, Elisa Zarate’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Believes in comprehensive court management, advocating for effective communication, cooperation with justice partners, and adept in human resources, data, technology, and budgeting, to enhance judicial administration as Clerk of Court.

Supports merit-based court appointments, evidenced by Elisa's interim Clerk of Court role, reflecting her strong work ethic and deep knowledge from ten years in court administration and program coordination within the Athens-Clarke County court system.

The Superior Court Clerk is the official record keeper and legal administrator of the county, as they are responsible for receiving and maintaining criminal and civil court filings. They also manage the county’s land and property records. Their duties are numerous and include administrative tasks, like accounting and administering oaths, and judicial, like maintaining legal records. They can also potentially fill in for other roles, such as State Court Clerk and Passport Acceptance Agents.

Official record keeper and administrator of the county