Linda Moore
Linda Moore had never set foot in Lexington before three years ago. Now, she’s serving on its city council.
“I fell in love with the vibe of the town and it’s been great ever since,” Moore said.
What began as a search for a new place to live turned into a deep commitment to Lexington’s future.
Since moving there from Atlanta, Moore has taken on several leadership roles focused on revitalization and preservation of the town's history.
“Almost as soon as she moved to town, she really wanted to get involved in things,” Linda Parish said.
Parish works alongside Moore on the Lexington’s Historic Preservation Commission (HPC) and Downtown Development Authority Board (DDA). Moore joined both committees in July 2024.
“They gave me information about it, and it just really made me desire to maintain what was established,” Moore said. “There’s a lot of places in Georgia that just don’t have that history.”
Working with other board members on the HPC, Moore ensures that remodeling decisions made by other residents are within the standards set by the committee. These standards prioritize keeping as much of the original features of the buildings as possible.
“Obviously there's a few that have either been demolished or not taken care of because of people moving away,” Moore said. “Since we have enough, especially on Church Street, if we can just keep those the way they should be, why not?”
Moore’s projects with the DDA overlap with her tasks on Lexington’s City Council, which she joined in January.
She, along with other members, has worked to bring more businesses into downtown, while simultaneously tackling issues facing the town, such as water quality and reducing semi-truck traffic.
“Those trucks don’t give anything to our community.” Moore said. “That’s another hurdle that we’re having to get through. The DDA and city council can work together to do that through grants.”
While some would find balancing two committee positions and a city council position difficult, Moore invites the challenge. Despite not having much prior experience in government, she enjoys volunteering to improve the town.
“She came with not a lot of knowledge of either committee, but she’s been very willing to take the required training and get involved,” Parish said.
Balancing work and play, Moore finds joy in gardening. She also joined the Ladies Garden Club of Athens in 2025 and has since served as the vice president of the prestigious group.
“Gardening has always been my passion. It’s my happy place — being in the garden and having this monthly meeting and excursions that we do with the Ladies Garden Club,” Moore said.
As vice president of the club, Moore creates the yearbook and handles social media and website advertising.
Moore has been a graphic designer by trade since the late 1980s. She also uses her skills in design and advertising for city council activities.
“Whenever we have a concert or any event in Lexington, whether it’s for the HPC or the DDA or the city council, I do all the ads and the posters for all that,” Moore said. “I bring that element where I can do it as my contribution.”
Moore said she was able to become so involved with her various leadership positions because of her flexible work schedule. She works with clients remotely, picking her own hours where she feels the most creative.
“I’m not stuck at an office, having to work nine to five,” Moore said. “I’m able to do my own schedule.”
Moore said she believes in the potential of Lexington. She hopes that Lexington — sooner than later — will be a more welcoming, thriving city.
“I want everybody to have fun and get along and feel a sense of community,” Moore said. “We need to focus on making Lexington a destination instead of just a drive through 78 road.”