- The mayor leads the executive branch of local government, presiding over city council meetings, making sure city departments run smoothly, and providing services to citizens. 
- The mayor runs the city day to day and prepares the budget each year, meaning that they propose how much funding goes to each city department, including the police department, city parks, transportation, and the fire department. 
- The mayor also hires the Police Chief, Fire Chief, and city department heads, such as City Planning, Parks & Recreation, and Transportation. 
- Most Georgia mayors are elected in odd years to four year terms. Elections are nonpartisan. 


St. Marys

Georgia

2024 Georgia General Elections

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- City council members work together with the rest of city council to set and implement city policy. 
- City council is tasked with ensuring the health, comfort, and safety of residents of the city 
- City council members work with the mayor to govern city departments, such as the police department, fire department, transportation department, and parks and recreation department. 
- City council members represent either the whole city or residents of a specific district. 
- Most city council members in Georgia are elected in odd years to four year terms. Elections are nonpartisan. 


Passes laws and regulations for your city.

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Housing costs

Energy & the Environment

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Kingsland

Social Circle

Culloden

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Greenville

Arabi

Columbus

Franklin

Baldwin

Fairmount

Jefferson

Commerce

Monroe

Senoia

Bremen

Bowdon

Locust Grove

Macon

St. Marys Election Candidates

St. Marys Mayor

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St. Marys City Council Member

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St. Marys City Council Member

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St. Marys City Council Member

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