2026 Georgia General Election

George Foreman

Pavel Tantchev

George Foreman has more than 30 years of service in ministry and community leadership.

George Foreman has experience in nonprofit leadership, team development, and community programming. He has been involved in workforce and youth development and has worked directly with returning citizens through reentry programs.

I’m running for City Council to focus on the issues that matter most: education, economic opportunity, support for small businesses, strong neighborhoods, and quality of life for our seniors. Every resident, no matter their stage of life, deserves to feel supported and valued.

Issues | George Foreman District 4

Prioritizes economic opportunity and support for small businesses.

- Prioritizes economic opportunity and support for small businesses.

Economy

George is not only experienced he is actively engaged. He is currently working alongside community partners to develop a Summer Youth Program, focused on leadership, job readiness, government and life skills.

Meet George | George Foreman District 4

He is also helping build a Seasoned Citizens Program designed to support, engage, and uplift senior residents in the community. His commitment to service and impact has been recognized through honors including being named a Philanthropist by Valdosta Scene Magazine, along with other recognitions for his humanitarian and community work.

Develops a Summer Youth Program focused on leadership, job readiness, government, and life skills.

Helps build a Seasoned Citizens Program to support and engage senior residents.

- Develops a Summer Youth Program focused on leadership, job readiness, government, and life skills.
- Helps build a Seasoned Citizens Program to support and engage senior residents.

Public Services

Supports a family’s request to place a mobile home on family-owned property as attainable housing.

Housing & Urban Development

As of October 26, 2026, George Foreman’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Public Safety

Transportation & Infrastructure

Energy & the Environment

Tyson Hayes

Tyson Hayes works as a talk show host for Mann Listen Free Game.

As of October 26, 2026, Tyson Hayes’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Facebook

Tyson Hayes hosts the Mann Listen Free Game talk show.

'It's not a toy': Valdosta community raises gun safety concerns after ...

Valdosta residents stand against teen gun violence at Barbershop Talk event

Said that Barbershop Talk outreach in schools and community centers can help young men.

Said gun owners should educate their children about firearms and regularly check where guns are stored.

- City council members work together with the rest of city council to set and implement city policy. 
- City council is tasked with ensuring the health, comfort, and safety of residents of the city 
- City council members work with the mayor to govern city departments, such as the police department, fire department, transportation department, and parks and recreation department. 
- City council members represent either the whole city or residents of a specific district. 
- Most city council members in Georgia are elected in odd years to four year terms. Elections are nonpartisan. 

Passes laws and regulations for your city.

Valdosta City Council Member, District 4

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