Madison Journal Today,  MEET THE CANDIDATES: Comer Mayor — Joey Wilbon, 2023

Joey is a native of Comer, Georgia. He graduated from Madison County High School.

Joey is a van operator for Transportation Services and Paratransit of the University of Georgia.

Madison Journal Today, MEET THE CANDIDATES: Comer Mayor — Joey Wilbon, 2021

Joey Wilbon ran for mayor in 2021 but did not win.

As of August 31, 2023, Joey Wilbon did not have a website or any information online.

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Joey Wilbon

Madison Journal Today,  MEET THE CANDIDATES: Comer Mayor — Jimmy Yarbrough, 2023

Jimmy is a certified volunteer fireman in Madison County.

Madison Journal Today,  MEET THE CANDIDATES: Comer Mayor — Jimmy Yarbrough, 2021

Information on Jimmy's professional background is not available at this time.

Jimmy D. Yarbrough is currently the Mayor of Comer. He was promoted to office in 2021 and has served as mayor for half a term. Previously, he was a city council member. He was first elected in 2007 and was in office for three and a half terms.

As of August 31, 2023, Jimmy D. Yarbrough did not have a website or any information online.

Jimmy D. Yarbrough

- 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. 