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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.

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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

As of August 31, 2023, R. Bayne Stone’s website did not contain information on this issue and R. Bayne Stone did not complete our questionnaire.

- Previously, as the Mayor, led efforts to create a new Georgia State Patrol post.

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

- 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. 