Edward Lajoie

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Edward previously served on the Blythe City Council. He ran for mayor in 2023 but did not win.

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

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Anna M. Reeves

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Anna M. Reeves ran for Blythe City Council in 2023 but did not win.

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

Rebecca Newsome

Richmond school board and Blythe election contests decided

Blythe elects Tom Cobb mayor, Rebecca Bartlett Newsome to city ...

Rebecca is currently a member of the Blythe City Council. She was elected in a March 2023 special election. This is her first time holding office, though she also ran for city council in 2021 but did not win.

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

- 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. 