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Amy Reeves Williford is a lifelong resident of Whitesburg.

Amy is the incumbent mayor of Whitesburg. She has served 24 combined years on the City Council and as Mayor. 

As of September 3, 2025, Amy Reeves Williford did not have a website or any information online.

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Two in tight race for Whitesburg mayor

Wants to enhance local schools and parks.

Plans to complete the City Hall project to create a more efficient and welcoming space for citizens.

Supports funding water improvement projects to ensure reliable, high-quality water services for residents.

- Wants to enhance local schools and parks.
- Plans to complete the City Hall project to create a more efficient and welcoming space for citizens.
- Supports funding water improvement projects to ensure reliable, high-quality water services for residents.

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Amy Reeves Williford

Running for re-election against Sarah McDonald.

Amy is the incumbent mayor of Whitesburg.

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Sarah McDonald grew up in Northern Virginia. She has lived in Whitesburg for two years with her husband and their two daughters. 

Sarah works as the office manager for Next Generation Recycling Machines. She previously worked as a financial analyst for the Supreme Court of Virginia. 

Sarah McDonald is running for Whitesburg Mayor. This is her first campaign for public office.

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

Said, "I want to be a voice for the parents, the business owners, the lifelong residents and the new families like mine who simply want a safe, thriving place to live."

Believes the water system needs a long-term plan.

- Said, "I want to be a voice for the parents, the business owners, the lifelong residents and the new families like mine who simply want a safe, thriving place to live."
- Believes the water system needs a long-term plan.

Sarah Mcdonald

Running against incumbent Mayor Amy Reeves Williford.

- 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. 