Garden City native Gary Monroe wants to be city's next mayor

Gary is from Garden City, Georgia. He is a pastor and the president of the Garden City Homestead Association. He previously served as a member of Garden City's Economic Development Steering Committee.

Gary currently serves as the Chair of Garden City's Planning and Zoning Commission. He previously ran for Garden City mayor 4 times but did not win. 

Believes the growth of trucking and industrialization has not met the needs of residents.

Wants to create a downtown area to boost the economy.

- Believes the growth of trucking and industrialization has not met the needs of residents.
- Wants to create a downtown area to boost the economy.

Economy

Believes "smart growth, safe development and sound leadership" have been neglected in the city.

Believes Garden City needs more grocery store options.

- Believes "smart growth, safe development and sound leadership" have been neglected in the city.
- Believes Garden City needs more grocery store options.

Public Services

Believes there should be a buffer between industry and residential communities.

- Believes there should be a buffer between industry and residential communities.

Housing & Urban Development

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

Public Safety

Wants to address traffic congestion, railroad train blocking, and highways.

Wants to improve traffic congestion, railroad train blocking, and highways.

- Wants to improve traffic congestion, railroad train blocking, and highways.

Transportation & Infrastructure

Energy & the Environment

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Gary previously ran for Garden City mayor in 2011, 2013, and 2023 but did not win. 

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Gwyn is a pastor at Mt Moriah Baptist Church of Savannah. He is married. 

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Gwyn is currently an at-large member of the Garden City Council. He was elected in 2022.

As of September 3, 2025, Gwyn L Hall did not have a website or any information online.

Gwyn L Hall

Gwyn L. Hall is currently an at-large member of the Garden City Council. He was elected in 2022 and is serving his first term. He has previously served 16 years on the council. 

- 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. 