Mayor Vince R. Williams | City of Union City, GA

Vince has a bachelor’s degree in political science from Lemoyne-Owen College. He and his wife, Sharon, have one child and live in Union City. He is an associate pastor at iTHRIVE Christian Church.

Vince R. Williams | Georgia Department of Community Affairs

Vince is a real estate entrepreneur and health and wellness industry entrepreneur. 

Vince is currently the mayor of Union City. He was first elected to the office in 2013. Before that, he served two terms on the Union City City Council.

Aims to establish a robust economic tax base by attracting professional and commercial businesses.

- Aims to establish a robust economic tax base by attracting professional and commercial businesses.

Economy

As mayor, opened the Eagles Nest Sports Complex, which includes a Miracle League field, skatepark, volleyball courts, fitness stations, and trails.

As mayor, broke ground on Veterans Park and Gateway Park, which will feature memorials, boardwalks, and nature trails.

As mayor, developed the Union City Greenline Trail, a 10.2-mile wellness and mobility trail.

As mayor, launched Project L.I.T. (Leadership, Innovation, Technology), a week-long workshop for teens to learn essential business, financial literacy, and tech skills.

As mayor, introduced a Bookmobile to bring books into neighborhoods.

As mayor, established the Mayor's Reading Challenge, expanded summer internships and youth leadership initiatives, and created citywide Little Free Libraries to encourage literacy.

As a county commissioner, expanded senior programs to include wellness classes, computer literacy, art workshops, and social events to support active aging.

Expanded senior programs to include wellness classes, computer literacy, art workshops, and social events to support active aging.

- As mayor, opened the Eagles Nest Sports Complex, which includes a Miracle League field, skatepark, volleyball courts, fitness stations, and trails.
- As mayor, broke ground on Veterans Park and Gateway Park, which will feature memorials, boardwalks, and nature trails.
- As mayor, developed the Union City Greenline Trail, a 10.2-mile wellness and mobility trail.
- As mayor, launched Project L.I.T. (Leadership, Innovation, Technology), a week-long workshop for teens to learn essential business, financial literacy, and tech skills.
- As mayor, introduced a Bookmobile to bring books into neighborhoods.
- As mayor, established the Mayor's Reading Challenge, expanded summer internships and youth leadership initiatives, and created citywide Little Free Libraries to encourage literacy.
- Expanded senior programs to include wellness classes, computer literacy, art workshops, and social events to support active aging.

Public Services

Supports affordable micro-home communities that integrate housing with retail, green spaces, and connectivity.

Supports the expansion of mixed-income developments to provide a balanced blend of affordability and quality.

Secured $2.2 million in state funding to support the construction and underground infrastructure of a new amphitheater.

- Supports affordable micro-home communities that integrate housing with retail, green spaces, and connectivity.
- Supports the expansion of mixed-income developments to provide a balanced blend of affordability and quality.
- Secured $2.2 million in state funding to support the construction and underground infrastructure of a new amphitheater.

Housing & Urban Development

Supports expanding surveillance and upgrading police technology, including body-worn cameras and license plate readers, to improve transparency and crime prevention.

Supports the Union City Police Citizens Academy and Camp 911, to build trust, educate residents, and strengthen relationships between officers and the neighborhoods they serve.

As mayor, invested in community-policing strategies and new bicycle and motorcycle patrol units.

As a commissioner, partnered with Grady Healthcare Systems to establish a 20,000 sq. ft. emergency department with 24/7 access.

- Supports expanding surveillance and upgrading police technology, including body-worn cameras and license plate readers, to improve transparency and crime prevention.
- Supports the Union City Police Citizens Academy and Camp 911, to build trust, educate residents, and strengthen relationships between officers and the neighborhoods they serve.
- As mayor, invested in community-policing strategies and new bicycle and motorcycle patrol units.
- As a commissioner, partnered with Grady Healthcare Systems to establish a 20,000 sq. ft. emergency department with 24/7 access.

Public Safety

Secured an $850,000 federal HUD grant for the Shannon Parkway Streetscape Project, which includes a 10-foot wide multi-use trail, ADA-compliant sidewalks, and pedestrian lighting.

- Secured an $850,000 federal HUD grant for the Shannon Parkway Streetscape Project, which includes a 10-foot wide multi-use trail, ADA-compliant sidewalks, and pedestrian lighting.

Transportation & Infrastructure

As of October 12, 2025, Vince R. Williams’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Energy & the Environment

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Vince R. Williams

Vince R. Williams is from Union City, Georgia. He has a bachelor’s degree in political science from Lemoyne-Owen College. He and his wife, Sharon, have one child and live in Union City. He is an associate pastor at iTHRIVE Christian Church.

Vince is a real estate entrepreneur and health and wellness industry entrepreneur. He also serves as an associate pastor at iTHRIVE Christian Church. 

Vince is currently the mayor of Union City. He was first elected to the office in 2013 and is currently serving his second term. He previously served two terms on the Union City City Council.

As mayor, opened the Eagles Nest Sports Complex, a recreation space designed to promote health, inclusivity, and community engagement.

As of October 12, 2025, Vince R. Williams did not have a website or any information online.

- 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. 