Jeff Davis Ledger, Smith Running For Mayor’s Seat

Laneka holds a bachelor’s degree in English from Mississippi Valley State University, and a master's degree in English from Mississippi State University. She also holds a master of philosophy degree in forensic psychology with a concentration in Mental Health Law. Laneka is currently pursuing her Ph.D. in forensic psychology.

Laneka is a business owner. She worked as a therapist.

Laneka Smith's campaign for Mayor is her first entry into politics.

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

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Wants to foster a stronger, more vibrant Hazlehurst for all its residents.

- Wants to foster a stronger, more vibrant Hazlehurst for all its residents.

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Laneka Smith

Jeff Davis Ledger, Ramay Will Run For Mayor

John is married and has three children. He holds degrees from Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College (ABAC), Georgia State University (GSU), and the University of Georgia (UGA). He is a member of Southside Baptist Church.

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John is a retired teacher. He was an agriculture teacher and FFA advisor at Jeff Davis High School.

John A. Ramay is currently a city council member.

As of August 31, 2023, John A. Ramay did not have a website or any information online.

John A. Ramay

John is from Hazlehurst. He is married. He holds a bachelor's degree in psychology/sociology from Brewton-Parker College. He attends the Wolf Pit Church in Bacon County.

John has been the owner and investigator at SEGA Investigations LLC since 2017. He has also been a mediator at Sega Mediation since 2016. He was an adjunct instructor at Okefenokee Technical College from 2004 to 2015.

John M. Bloodworth is currently a city council member. He was first elected in 2015 and has been in office for four terms.

As of August 31, 2023, John M. Bloodworth did not have a website or any information online.

Jeff Davis Ledger, Bloodworth Is Running For Mayor

Plans to clean up sidewalks that are overgrown with grass.

Promises to improve clutter and maintenance in downtown parking areas.

- Wants to replace faded street signs.
- Plans to clean up sidewalks that are overgrown with grass.
- Promises to improve clutter and maintenance in downtown parking areas.

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John M. Bloodworth

Jeff Davis, Stone to Seek Reelection

Bayne has three children and six grandchildren. He holds a degree from Georgia State University.

R. Bayne Stone is currently the Mayor. He has been in office for three terms. He was first elected in 2008 and served until 2012. He was elected again in 2016 and has been in office since then. He also previously served at the Georgia House of Representatives for several years.

As of August 31, 2023, R. Bayne Stone did not have a website or any information online.

As mayor, led efforts to create a new Georgia State Patrol post.

- As mayor, led efforts to create a new Georgia State Patrol post.

As Mayor, led efforts to renovate and expand Hazlehurst Municipal Airport to handle increased air traffic.

As Mayor, refurbished Bully Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant.

- As Mayor, led efforts to renovate and expand Hazlehurst Municipal Airport to handle increased air traffic.
- As Mayor, refurbished Bully Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant.
- As Mayor, paved sidewalks.

R. Bayne Stone

- 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. 