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Paul Hawkins is from Greenville, South Carolina. He became a certified master electrician and owned and operated Hawkins Electric for 48 years in Liberty County before retiring. Hawkins and his wife Linda have been married for 50 years. They have three children.

Paul is a retired electrician who owned and operated Hawkins Electric in Liberty County for 48 years.

Paul is currently the mayor of Flemington. He previously served as the mayor pro-tem and has been on the Flemington Council for more than 20 years.

As of September 3, 2025, Paul Hawkins did not have a website or any information online.

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Aims to attract businesses while maintaining a small-town feel.

Believes the city needs to address growth.

Plans to pursue the installation of a signal light at McLarry’s Curve to improve safety and traffic flow.

Paul Hawkins is from Greenville, South Carolina. He became a certified master electrician and owned and operated Hawkins Electric for 48 years in Liberty County before retiring. Hawkins and his wife Linda have been married for 50 years. They have two sons, Grant and Stevie Hawkins, and a daughter, Jami Maudlin.

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Timothy Byler is originally from Copperhill, Tennessee. He studied religious education at Chesapeake Bible Seminary. He lives in Flemington with his wife Cindy. 

Timothy is the founder and CEO of Connection Ministry Network and the lead pastor at Connection Church. 

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Timothy's campaign for Flemington Mayor is his first entry into politics.

As of September 3, 2025, Timothy Joel Byler did not have a website or any information online.

Supports balancing new development with conservation of historic and cultural assets.

Supports the creation of a Downtown Development Authority (DDA) to revitalize the central business district.

- Supports balancing new development with conservation of historic and cultural assets.
- Supports the creation of a Downtown Development Authority (DDA) to revitalize the central business district.

Timothy Joel Byler

Timothy Joel Byler's campaign for Flemington Mayor is his first entry into politics.

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- 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. 