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Connie Nelson works in quality assurance at Shaw. 

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Connie is currently a city council member for the City of Wrens.

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

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Connie is currently a city council member for the City of Wrens. She was elected in 2021 and this is her first term.

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Charles Rutland (Wrens City Council At-large, Georgia, candidate 2025)

Charles Rutland's bid for Wrens City Council is his entry into politics. 

As of September 3, 2025, Charles Coach Rutland did not have a website or any information online.

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Charles's campaign for Wrens City Council At-large is his first entry into politics. 

Corey is currently a city council member for the City of Wrens. He was elected in 2021 and this is his first term.

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

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Rabun is Wrens' new mayor

Dave Hastings ran for Mayor of Wrens in 2019 but did not win.

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

Said the most important issues facing the city and its inhabitants are jobs and good, affordable housing for the residents.

Dave Hastings

Dave Hastings ran for Wrens City Mayor in 2019 but did not win.

Dave Hastings ran for Wrens City Council Member in 2019 but did not win.

Believes the most important issues are jobs and affordable housing.

Supports beautifying the city and county, addressing stray dogs, and demolishing old, dilapidated houses.

Supports beautifying the city and county, addressing the dog issue, and demolishing old, dilapidated houses.

Johnny Rabun has lived all of his life in Wrens and graduated from Wrens High School. 

Johnny is a veteran and served in the Marine Corps Reserve. 

Johnny previously served on the Wrens City Council for five years. He then served as mayor for four years.

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

Johnny Rabun

Johnny Rabun has lived all of his life in Wrens and graduated from Wrens High School. He went to college for two years and was facing the military draft. He served in the Marine Corps Reserve for six years. He and his wife, Cindy Rabun, live in Wrens.

Supports beautifying the city and county.

Believes the most important issues facing the city are jobs and affordable housing.

Michelle Weatherford-Usry earned an associate's degree in technical management from Augusta Technical College. 

Michelle is a project specialist at Community Health Care Systems, Inc. 

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Michelle is currently a council member for the City of Wrens. She was first elected in 2021 and is serving her second term. 

As of September 3, 2025, Michelle Weatherford-Usry did not have a website or any information online.

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Michelle Weatherford-Usry

Michelle is currently a council member for the City of Wrens. She was first elected in 2021 and reelected in 2023.

Sharena Johnson Vaughn is originally from Saint Petersburg, Florida. She studied biblical studies at Beulah Heights University. 

Sharena previously ran for Wrens City Council Member in 2021 but did not win.

As of September 3, 2025, Sharena Johnson Vaughn did not have a website or any information online.

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- 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. 