The city of Avondale Estates is mourning the loss of former Mayor Terry Dean Giager, who passed away on February 18 at his home.
Giager, a dedicated public servant, played a key role in shaping the city, serving eight years in local government as mayor, mayor pro tem, and commissioner.
The Board of Mayor and Commissioners, along with city staff, offered condolences to Giager’s family, recognizing his contributions to the community.
A longtime resident of Avondale Estates, Giager had a diverse career before entering public service. After earning a history degree from the University of Central Oklahoma, he spent years working in the medical and pharmaceutical industries before founding his own company, PharmSpring, Inc.
Following his retirement in 2003, he remained active in the community, coaching baseball at Greater Atlanta Christian School and later serving as the bookkeeper for Briarlake Baptist Church.
Giager is survived by his wife of 25 years, Jeanne Herring Giager, as well as his children and grandson. A memorial service will be held on March 1 at Briarlake Baptist Church in Decatur, followed by a reception.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks for donations to Briarlake Baptist Church or Greater Atlanta Christian School in his honor.
B.T. Clark
B.T. Clark is an award-winning journalist and the Publisher of The Georgia Sun. He has 25 years of experience in journalism and served as Managing Editor of Neighbor Newspapers in metro Atlanta for 15 years and Digital Director at Times-Journal Inc. for 8 years. His work has appeared in several newspapers throughout the state including Neighbor Newspapers, The Cherokee Tribune and The Marietta Daily Journal. He is a Georgia native and a fifth-generation Georgian.
