City Manager - Loganville, GA

The City of Loganville, Georgia
, is seeking a dynamic, visionary, and accomplished public-sector executive to serve as its next City Manager
. Positioned strategically along the U.S. Route 78 corridor connecting Metro Atlanta to Athens, Loganville is a thriving community of 14,000+ residents that seamlessly balances small-town authenticity with sophisticated suburban growth. Rather than permitting sprawling, unchecked development, city leadership prioritizes high-quality downtown revitalization, green space preservation, and smart commercial expansion. As Loganville prepares for its next era of economic development—anchored by a major multi-story mixed-use downtown redevelopment,the City seeks a strategic leader to direct daily municipal operations, guide capital infrastructure, and align dedicated staff with City Council priorities.

Loganville features a median home sales price near $380,000, offering strong relative value compared to neighboring Metro Atlanta. Families benefit from dual access to top-performing public-school systems—Gwinnett County Public Schools and the Walton County School District—while proximity to the University of Georgia, Georgia Gwinnett College, and Gwinnett Technical College taps continuous regional energy and research capabilities. A revitalized Town Green and Main Street district serves as the city's social hub, featuring walkable storefronts, local dining, specialty shops, community spaces, and landmark events including the annual Autumn Fest and the "Groovin' on the Green" summer concert series.

Recreational opportunities abound across Loganville’s park system, including Destination Park, Meridian Park, Toddler Park, West Walton Park, and nearby Fort Yargo State Park. As Loganville continues to build for the future, visionary leaders are invited to step into this pivotal role as Loganville's next City Manager.

The City of Loganville operates under a Mayor/Council and City Manager form of government. The Mayor and six City Council members are elected at-large to represent the citizens, establishing policies, passing ordinances, setting city goals, and adopting the annual operating budget. The City Council appoints the City Manager, who serves as the chief executive officer responsible for directing daily municipal operations and overseeing 13 primary administrative and operational function department heads.

The City Manager position is a high-impact executive role responsible for translating the City Council's vision into action by directing daily municipal operations, leading long-range strategic planning, and overseeing capital improvement projects. This pivotal leader manages 13 operational department heads, provides sound fiscal stewardship through budget development and financial forecasting, and builds trusted relationships across local, state, and regional partnerships. Serving as a primary advisor to elected officials, the City Manager ensures efficient service delivery and regulatory compliance that protects Loganville's charm and supports its dynamic future (full job description available upon request).

• Education: Baccalaureate degree in public administration, business administration, political science, or a related occupational field from an accredited college or university.
• Experience: Sufficient experience to thoroughly understand the diverse objectives and functions of municipal subunits in order to direct and coordinate work citywide, usually interpreted as a minimum of five (5) years of related public administration or municipal management experience.
• Equivalency: Any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and…