Mayor & City Council – City of Sugar Hill

Brandon Hembree is from Gwinnett County. He has a bachelor's degree in political science and pre-law from Georgia State University. He lives with his wife, Tara, in the Glen at Level Creek subdivision. He is an active member and volunteer at Sugar Hill Church.

Brandon is a partner at Impact Public Affairs. He previously served as a staff aide for the Senate Appropriations Committee, a legislative associate with Ford Motor Company in the companys southeastern governmental affairs office, and the marketing, governmental affairs, communications, and customer service director for the Georgia Department of Administrative Services.

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Brandon is the current mayor of Sugar Hill. He was first elected in 2019 and is serving his first term. Prior to being elected as mayor, Brandon served as a Sugar Hill City Council Member for eight years.

Supports planning for future growth and designing a community that meets the needs of all demographic groups.

- Supports planning for future growth and designing a community that meets the needs of all demographic groups.

Economy

Supports investing in parks, recreation, green spaces, and the Sugar Hill Greenway.

- Supports investing in parks, recreation, green spaces, and the Sugar Hill Greenway.

Public Services

Believes in planning for future growth, designing inclusive communities, and maintaining a strong sense of community.

- Believes in planning for future growth, designing inclusive communities, and maintaining a strong sense of community.

Housing & Urban Development

As of October 12, 2025, Brandon Hembree did not have a website or any information online.

Public Safety

Supports public and private investments in amenities like green space, sidewalks, parks and recreation, and downtown areas.

- Supports public and private investments in amenities like green space, sidewalks, parks and recreation, and downtown areas.

Transportation & Infrastructure

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Brandon Hembree

Plans to invest in parks, recreation, green spaces, and the Sugar Hill Greenway.

Brandon is a public affairs partner at Impact Public Affairs. He previously worked as a staff aide for the Senate Appropriations Committee, a legislative associate with Ford Motor Companyu2019s southeastern governmental affairs office, and as the marketing, governmental affairs, communications, and customer service director for the Georgia Department of Administrative Services.

Brandon is the current Mayor of Sugar Hill. He was first elected in 2019 and is serving his second term. Prior to being elected as Mayor, Brandon served as a Sugar Hill City Council Member for eight years.

Believes in planning for future growth, designing inclusive communities, and maintaining a strong sense of community to ensure a thriving city.

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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. 