Jeff Davis, Stone to Seek Reelection

As of August 31, 2023, R. Bayne Stone did not have a website and did not complete our questionnaire.

Natural Resources & the Environment

Housing & Urban Development

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

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

Public Safety

Public Services

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.

Transportation & Infrastructure

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R. Bayne Stone

Jeff Davis Ledger, Ramay Will Run For Mayor

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As of August 31, 2023, John A. Ramay did not have a website and did not complete our questionnaire.

John A. Ramay

As of August 31, 2023, John M. Bloodworth did not have a website and did not complete our questionnaire.

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.

John M. Bloodworth

Jeff Davis Ledger, Smith Running For Mayor’s Seat

As of August 31, 2023, Laneka Smith did not have a website and did not complete our questionnaire.

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

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

Laneka Smith

- 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. 
