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Thad Flowers
Thad Flowers is running for election to the Atlanta City Council to represent District 7 in Georgia. He is on the ballot in the general election on November 4, 2025.[source]
Flowers completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2025. Click here to read the survey answers.
Biography
Thad Flowers was born in Atlanta, Georgia. He graduated from Westlake High School. He earned a bachelor's degree from Tennessee State University and a graduate degree from the Georgia Institute of Technology. His career experience includes working as a consultant.[1]
Elections
2025
See also: City elections in Atlanta, Georgia (2025)
General election
The general election will occur on November 4, 2025.
General election for Atlanta City Council District 7
Jamie Anne Christy, Allen Daly, Thad Flowers, Rebecca King, and Thomas Worthy are running in the general election for Atlanta City Council District 7 on November 4, 2025.
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Allen Daly (Nonpartisan)  | ||
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 | Rebecca King (Nonpartisan) | |
| Thomas Worthy (Nonpartisan) | ||
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Campaign themes
2025
Ballotpedia survey responses
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As District Chief of Staff to the Atlanta City Council, Thad managed daily operations, advanced policy initiatives, and strengthened constituent services. He worked closely with city departments, community leaders, and partner organizations to solve problems and deliver results for neighborhoods. His tenure was defined by a focus on efficiency, collaboration, and responsiveness to residents’ needs.
Before entering government, Thad built a successful 15-year career in the automotive industry, rising to General Sales Manager for a Fortune 500 company. In that role, he led large teams, managed budgets, mentored staff, and consistently drove growth and customer satisfaction. This experience honed his skills in leadership, communication, and accountability.
Today, Thad serves as a Senior Public Affairs Specialist, guiding public engagement and government relations for major transportation and infrastructure projects across Atlanta. He holds an Executive MBA from Georgia Tech and remains committed to building safer streets, stronger infrastructure, and a more connected Atlanta for all.- Transportation and Mobility We must address Buckhead’s chronic traffic congestion through enhanced transit access, expanded non-motorized mobility options, and safely linking residents to schools, parks, employment centers, and the district’s three MARTA stations. Special attention should be given to improvements along Wieuca, Peachtree Dunwoody, and Old Ivy Roads. Council must also use its legislative and oversight role to ensure District 7’s many capital projects stay on track through construction completion, including the Buckhead Area Smart System, Blueway Trail Planning, Lenox Road Safe Street, Piedmont Road Capacity Improvements, and the Wieuca Road Roundabout.
- Public Safety Public safety is a top priority. We should support fully staffed, well-trained, and competitively paid police and fire departments that are equipped to protect, serve and be accountable to all residents. Together, we can continue implementing the Buckhead Security Plan, find viable solutions for the area’s unsheltered population and adequately fund the three Zone 2 precincts and two Battalion 6 stations within the district.
- Service Delivery My top priority is restoring confidence that City Hall can deliver for District 7. Residents deserve reliable, efficient city services that reflect the taxes they pay. I will focus on improving response times, strengthening accountability, and ensuring basic services like street repairs, sanitation, and infrastructure maintenance are done right the first time. When service delivery works, our entire community becomes safer, cleaner, and stronger.
Equally important is the ability to build connections and find common ground. The best elected officials are those who can listen, bring people together, and bridge divides between neighborhoods, stakeholders, and competing interests. Progress happens when leaders collaborate, communicate, and create space for all voices to be heard.
Competence and aptitude also matter. Understanding complex issues, budgets, and policy frameworks is essential to making thoughtful, informed decisions. A strong leader must be able to see the big picture while managing the details, blending vision with execution, and aligning multiple agendas into one cohesive path forward.
My first official job was at Zoo Atlanta, where I worked for about a year. It was a great experience and gave me my first real introduction to responsibility, teamwork, and customer service. After that, I joined Six Flags, which was the largest employer of teens in the region at the time. It was a much more fast-paced and exciting environment, and it reinforced what I learned early on — that showing up, working hard, and connecting with people are the foundation for success in any role.
Strategic planning is also essential. Councilmembers must be able to think long-term, anticipate challenges, and create policies that prepare the city for growth rather than simply reacting to crises. Strategic thinking helps ensure that decisions made today strengthen Atlanta’s future, from infrastructure investments to affordable housing, transportation, and public safety.
Legislative expertise is another critical skill. Understanding how to write, amend, and advance legislation, as well as how to navigate the procedural and political aspects of City Hall, allows a Councilmember to move from ideas to implementation. Knowing how to build coalitions, count votes, and negotiate policy outcomes is what turns vision into real results for residents.
Cross-functional collaboration is equally important. The ability to bring together city departments, neighborhood groups, and regional partners is what makes projects succeed. City government operates best when leaders understand how to align the interests of multiple stakeholders toward a shared goal.
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See also
2025 Elections
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on October 9, 2025
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