Duluth, September 2, 2025 — Shafayat Ahmed, a longtime Georgia resident and community volunteer, has launched an independent campaign for Duluth City Council Post 1, pledging to improve schools, expand homeownership, and maintain the city’s reputation as one of Gwinnett County’s most welcoming communities.
Ahmed, who has lived in Georgia for nearly two decades and in Duluth for the past four years, said his priorities reflect the concerns of families who want both opportunity and stability.
“I want to help elevate Duluth to match or exceed neighboring Suwanee and Johns Creek in school performance ratings and homeownership,” Ahmed said in an interview. “There’s more room for improvement, and I believe we can get there.”…