2026 Georgia General Election

Ed Asbridge

Pavel Tantchev

A retired businessman with time on his hands, Ed Asbridge decided to start spending Friday mornings drinking coffee with other neighbors and talking politics. What started as a social gathering grew into an organized group, South Hall Republican Club, in 2011.

Ed Asbridge looks ahead to new role on Flowery Branch City Council

Ed Asbridge won a three-way race Tuesday, June 18, to fill Flowery Branch City Council’s Post 2 seat. Unofficial results showed that, with 351 of 502 votes cast in the special election, the retired businessman handily defeated Melissa Brooks and Chip McCallum.

Ed Asbridge wins Flowery Branch City Council seat

The new mayor, Ed Asbridge, and council members, Angela W. H. Henson and Joe Anglin, were elected in the November election. They will take their oaths of office during the meeting.

Flowery Branch to swear in new mayor, city councilors tonight

Ed was elected mayor of Flowery Branch in a November election. He also won a three-way special election to fill a seat on the Flowery Branch City Council.

Two candidates including former mayor qualify for Flowery Branch ...

As of October 15, 2026, Ed Asbridge’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Economy

Plans to bring more events and activities to the community through Flowery Branch's comprehensive plan.

“We love our charm here but we’re bringing more events and activities to the community. This has been our vision since 2014 when we began working on our comprehensive plan,” said Mayor Ed Asbridge, who has served on the Flowery Branch City Council since June 2019. “It’s all starting to come together and we continue to receive accolades from people around the county.”

Flowery Branch blossoms as Phase I redevelopment nears completion

Plans to involve residents in efforts to balance commercial and residential growth in Flowery Branch.

“Part of our vision is to help balance commercial and residential growth here in Flowery Branch,” he said. “This will help us keep taxes down and benefit the city and the people living here. It will take some time but getting people involved and active in what we’re doing is a big part of our plan.”

Public Services

Housing & Urban Development

Public Safety

Transportation & Infrastructure

Energy & the Environment

Charles Thompson

- City council members work together with the rest of city council to set and implement city policy. 
- City council is tasked with ensuring the health, comfort, and safety of residents of the city 
- City council members work with the mayor to govern city departments, such as the police department, fire department, transportation department, and parks and recreation department. 
- City council members represent either the whole city or residents of a specific district. 
- Most city council members in Georgia are elected in odd years to four year terms. Elections are nonpartisan. 

Passes laws and regulations for your city.