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ATHENS CITY COUNCIL 
MINUTES OF SPECIAL-CALLED SESSION 
The Athens City Council met in regular session on Thursday, December 4, 2025, at 12:00 p.m. 
in the Athens City Hall Council Chambers, with Mayor Eaton presiding. Vice Mayor Curtis led 
the invocation. Councilmember Sherlin led the Pledge of Allegiance. 
Roll call: 
PRESENT: Duggan, Sherlin, Curtis, Eaton 
ABSENT: None 
CITIZEN'S COMMENTS GERMANE TO THE AGENDA 
• Abby Burke Carroll supports Perry McCowan filling the vacant City Council position. 
NEW BUSINESS 
A. Review submitted applications for the vacant city council position. 
Five applicants were considered : 
• Joe Kimbro 
■ Perry Mccowan 
• Adelaide Miller 
• Joshua Satterfield 
• H. Chris Trew 
B. A motion, second, and majority vote are needed to make an appointment to fill the vacancy. 
Vice Mayor Curtis moved to appoint Perry Mccowan to fill the vacant City Council position 
created by the resignation of Dr. Dick Pelley on October 23, 2025; seconded by 
Councilmember Sherlin. 
PASSED 
Roll call vote: 
YEAS: Duggan, Sherlin, Curtis, Eaton 
NAYS: None 
C. Administer the Oath of Office to the Newly Appointed Council Member. 
Interim City Judge Mitchell Bryant administered the Oath of Office to newly appointed 
Councilmember Perry McCowan. 
ADJOURNMENT 
Mayor Eaton adjourned the meeting at approximately 12:16 p.m. 
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