Athens-Clarke County’s Acting Manager Niki Jones, is heading back to Raleigh, NC, this time as the new Assistant City Manager. Jones, who previously worked in Raleigh’s Housing and Neighborhoods Department, is slated to leave his Athens post on January 17, 2025, according to a recent announcement from Athens-Clarke County.
In his brief tenure as Athens-Clarke County’s Acting Manager, Jones, who stepped into the role in July 2024 after the resignation of former Manager Blaine Williams, has made a noticeable mark. “Athens-Clarke County is a unique, fantastic community that my family and I will greatly miss,” Jones said, expressing gratitude for the opportunities and the local government staff he worked alongside, as reported by Athens-Clarke County. His new role in Raleigh begins on January 21, 2025.
Mayor Kelly Girtz of Athens-Clarke County had high praise to offer for Jones, acknowledging his detail-oriented and trend-aware management style, as well as his supportive nature. “Niki Jones has been an exemplary Deputy Manager and Interim Manager for Athens-Clarke County,” Girtz mentioned, also noting a sense of personal loss but an appreciation for their ongoing friendship and counsel. Mayor Girtz emphasized Jones’ anticipated impact on local government in a “great community like Raleigh,” as noted by Athens-Clarke County…