Staff Directory • Keith Brady

Keith Brady is from Atlanta, Georgia. He attended Therrell High School and earned a bachelor’s degree in business management from the University of Georgia. He lives with his wife, Katie, and their two children in Newnan. He is a member of Central Baptist Church.

Keith is a real estate broker and co-owner of Josey Young & Brady Realty. He spent the early part of his career in his family's retail business in downtown Newnan.

Keith is currently the mayor of Newnan. He was first elected in 1994 and has served continuously since then.

As mayor, approved a plan to sell property to local developers for a downtown hotel, retail space, office space, restaurants, a food hall, and loft apartments.

- As mayor, approved a plan to sell property to local developers for a downtown hotel, retail space, office space, restaurants, a food hall, and loft apartments.

Economy

Supports creating a 28-acre arboretum in partnership with Plant Newnan to enhance the city's urban tree canopy.

- Supports creating a 28-acre arboretum in partnership with Plant Newnan to enhance the city's urban tree canopy.

Public Services

As mayor, supported the creation of the Downtown Development Authority to help vitalize downtown Newnan.

- As mayor, supported the creation of the Downtown Development Authority to help vitalize downtown Newnan.

Housing & Urban Development

Said, "My commitment to Public Safety remains my first priority."

- Said, "My commitment to Public Safety remains my first priority."

Public Safety

As of October 9, 2025, Keith Brady’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Transportation & Infrastructure

Energy & the Environment

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Keith Brady

Supports the development of 57 East Broad Street, Plant Newnan, and a planned arboretum.

Supports creating a 28-acre arboretum in partnership with Plant Newnan to restore the urban tree canopy.

Keith is a real estate broker and co-owner of Josey Young & Brady Realty. He spent the early part of his career in his family 

s retail business in downtown Newnan before transitioning to real estate in 1993.

- 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. 