As of October 17, 2023, Tyrek S. Scott did not have a website or publicly available contact information in order for us to send them our questionnaire.

As of June 7, 2025, Tyrek S. Scott did not have a website.

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Waynesboro Georgia, Mayor

Bill Tinley is from Waynesboro. He attended Waynesboro High School. He has a Bachelor of Arts degree in political science from Augusta College.

Bill Tinley is retired. He previously worked at the Georgia Department of Agriculture and the Georgia Army National Guard.

Bill Tinley is currently the mayor of Waynesboro. He was elected in 2022 and has served one term. He previously was elected in 1992 as a city council member of Waynesboro, serving 30 years.

As of June 7, 2025, Bill Tinley did not have a website or any information online.

The True Citizen, Tinley to be city's next mayor

Wants to increase the availability of affordable housing.

Said he wants to "get something done about dilapidated housing."

- Wants to increase the availability of affordable housing.
- Said he wants to "get something done about dilapidated housing."

Supports the "PROPEL (Planning Rural Opportunities for Prosperity and Economic Leadership)" program to boost the local economy.

Wants to create "a first class history museum showcasing local artifacts at the old cotton warehouse."

Said he wants Waynesboro "to be a destination, not just a pass thru" city.

- Supports the "PROPEL (Planning Rural Opportunities for Prosperity and Economic Leadership)" program to boost the local economy.
- Wants to create "a first class history museum showcasing local artifacts at the old cotton warehouse."
- Said he wants Waynesboro "to be a destination, not just a pass thru" city.

Plans to revitalize and further invest in the city's waste water treatment system.

- Plans to revitalize and further invest in the city's waste water treatment system.

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Brenda Lee Lewis is from Waynesboro. She graduated from Waynesboro High School.

Information on Brenda's professional background is not available at this time.

The True Citizen, Lewis files complaint following Nov. 5 election

Brenda Lee Lewis was previously a city council member. She was also the vice mayor of Waynesboro. She ran for mayor in 2019 and did not win.

As of June 7, 2025, Brenda Lee Lewis did not have a website or any information online.

Brenda Lee Lewis

WRDW, Waynesboro vice mayor says city is in good hands during mayor’s leave of absence

Information on James' personal background is not available at this time.

Information on James' professional background is not available at this time.

James "Chick" Jones is currently the mayor of Waynesboro. He was appointed to office in 2021 after the previous mayor resigned.

As of June 7, 2025, James "Chick" Jones did not have a website or any information online.

James "Chick" Jones

- 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. 