Get to Know Us
Firefly Trail, Inc., is a 501(c)(3) Georgia non-profit incorporated for the purpose of creating a multi-use trail from Athens to Union Point along the corridor of the historic Athens Branch of the Georgia Railroad. The Board of Directors comprises volunteers from trail communities - dedicated individuals who are determined to make this dream become reality. We're also working with Local Action Committees to assist cities, towns, and counties directly with trail planning and implementation.
Technical support and meeting space is provided by the Northeast Georgia Regional Commission, with partial funding for planning activities provided by the Georgia Department of Transportation.
Firefly Trail, Inc., currently provides an e-newsletter. We are happy to answer questions, attend or speak at your organization’s event, or help you make connections with other Firefly supporters.
Technical support and meeting space is provided by the Northeast Georgia Regional Commission, with partial funding for planning activities provided by the Georgia Department of Transportation.
Firefly Trail, Inc., currently provides an e-newsletter. We are happy to answer questions, attend or speak at your organization’s event, or help you make connections with other Firefly supporters.
Board of Directors
Mark Ralston, President, public relations manager
Jim Smith, Vice President, retired UGA law school professor
Mike Hall, Immediate Past President, member of Athens-Clarke County Rails-to-Trails Committee, local business owner
Tom Keene, Treasurer, retired history professor
Mary Cook, Secretary, retired Oglethorpe County planner
Bruce Johnson, Website/Social Media Director, IT network specialist
Bradley Averill, member at-large, UGA Extension
Lisa Baynes, member at-large, real estate company administrator
John Devine, member at-large, Georgia Bikes Executive Director
Stephanie Doerr, member at-large, local business owner
Warren Gilson, member at-large, Mayor of Maxeys
Scott Long, member-at-large, Bike Athens Executive Director
John Stephens, member at-large, former Mayor of Maxeys
Diane Harris Strong, member at-large, retired account consultant
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John Kissane, ex-officio non-voting member, Trail Development Coordinator
The Firefly Trail, Inc., Board of Directors meets the third Thursday of each month from 3:30-5:00 p.m. via Zoom. Meetings are open to the public. If you would like to become involved in our board or would like to attend a meeting, email us at fireflytrail@gmail.com.
Mark Ralston, President, public relations manager
Jim Smith, Vice President, retired UGA law school professor
Mike Hall, Immediate Past President, member of Athens-Clarke County Rails-to-Trails Committee, local business owner
Tom Keene, Treasurer, retired history professor
Mary Cook, Secretary, retired Oglethorpe County planner
Bruce Johnson, Website/Social Media Director, IT network specialist
Bradley Averill, member at-large, UGA Extension
Lisa Baynes, member at-large, real estate company administrator
John Devine, member at-large, Georgia Bikes Executive Director
Stephanie Doerr, member at-large, local business owner
Warren Gilson, member at-large, Mayor of Maxeys
Scott Long, member-at-large, Bike Athens Executive Director
John Stephens, member at-large, former Mayor of Maxeys
Diane Harris Strong, member at-large, retired account consultant
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John Kissane, ex-officio non-voting member, Trail Development Coordinator
The Firefly Trail, Inc., Board of Directors meets the third Thursday of each month from 3:30-5:00 p.m. via Zoom. Meetings are open to the public. If you would like to become involved in our board or would like to attend a meeting, email us at fireflytrail@gmail.com.