Kirrena is from Athens, Georgia. She attended Clarke Central High School. She has a degree in early childhood care and education from Athens Technical College. She has two sons, Malachi and Caleb.

Kirrena Gallagher represented district 2 on Clarke County School District Board of Education from 2021 until 2022.

As of March 14, 2023, Kirrena Gallagher’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Transportation & Infrastructure

Wants more programs that support the local homeless population.

- Wants more programs that support the local homeless population.

Housing & Urban Development

Wants more programs to provide resources for young people in Athens.

Supports creating job opportunities, educational programs, mental health and mentorships for young people in Athens.

- Wants more programs to provide resources for young people in Athens. 
- Supports creating job opportunities, educational programs, mental health and mentorships for young people in Athens.

Public Services

Plans to address gangs and violence through community-based programs.

- Plans to address gangs and violence through community-based programs.

Public Safety

Taxes & Budget

Kirrena Gallagher

Melissa is from Washington, DC. She has a bachelor's degree in writing and art history from East Carolina University. She lives with her husband.

University of Georgia

Melissa is a publications specialist at the University of Georgia Department of Philosophy.

Athens Banner-Herald

Melissa Link was the Athens-Clarke County Commissioner representing district 3 from 2015 to 2022.

-As a commissioner, voted to create a pedestrian plaza at College Square & Park on Washington Street downtown.

As of May 31, 2025, Melissa Link’s website did not contain information on this issue.

-As a commissioner, supported moving to 100% renewable energy sources.

Melissa Link

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