Mayor Cosby H. Johnson

Cosby Johnson was raised in Brunswick and attended Brunswick High School. He earned a bachelor's degree from Valdosta State University. 

Cosby currently serves as the Mayor of Brunswick. He was first elected in 2021 and is serving his first term.

Cosby works as vice president for government affairs in the Georgia Chamber of Commerce. 

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

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Cosby Johnson

Supports investing in youth development through educational and sports programs.

- Supports investing in youth development through educational and sports programs.

Public Services

As a state representative, worked to protect homeownership, invest in structural repairs, and lower property taxes.

As mayor, worked to protect homeownership, invest in structural repairs, and lower property taxes.

- As mayor, worked to protect homeownership, invest in structural repairs, and lower property taxes.

Housing & Urban Development

Supports policies that provide police and fire departments with opportunities for professional growth, not just salary increases.

- Supports policies that provide police and fire departments with opportunities for professional growth, not just salary increases.

Public Safety

As a city council member, worked on infrastructure projects, securing funding for flood-impacted neighborhoods, and enhancing conservation efforts.

As mayor, worked on infrastructure projects, securing funding for flood-impacted neighborhoods, and enhancing conservation efforts.

- As mayor, worked on infrastructure projects, securing funding for flood-impacted neighborhoods, and enhancing conservation efforts.

Transportation & Infrastructure

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Cosby Hedgeman Johnson

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Cosby Johnson is from Brunswick. He has a bachelor's degree from Valdosta State University. He is involved in several community organizations and initiatives aimed at fostering a sense of unity and collaboration among residents.

Cosby is currently the mayor of Brunswick. He was elected to the Brunswick City Commission in 2014 and has served as mayor since 2018.

As mayor, oversaw infrastructure improvements, revitalization of downtown Brunswick, and enhanced recreational facilities. 

As mayor, lobbied the Georgia legislature to pass a hate crimes bill and to repeal the state’s citizen’s arrest law.

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Vincent works as a pastor at Word of Faith Church.

Vincent Williams held the North Ward seat on the Brunswick City Commission for two terms, from 2013 until 2021. He ran unsuccessfully against for Mayor in the 2021 election.

Vincent T. Williams

Said, "We don’t need to codify another ordinance; we need consistency, transparency, and accountability. The city should help business owners succeed — not surprise them after they’ve already committed their resources."

- Said, "We don’t need to codify another ordinance; we need consistency, transparency, and accountability. The city should help business owners succeed — not surprise them after they’ve already committed their resources."

Wants to revitalize Mary Ross Park by adding a performance stage, food truck pads, local market pavilion, shaded seating, and walking trails.

- Wants to revitalize Mary Ross Park by adding a performance stage, food truck pads, local market pavilion, shaded seating, and walking trails.

Supports building affordable housing in existing communities and giving current residents the first opportunity to buy.

Advocates for converting vacant and abandoned properties into affordable housing.

- Supports building affordable housing in existing communities and giving current residents the first opportunity to buy.
- Advocates for converting vacant and abandoned properties into affordable housing.

Wants to hire and retain more police officers.

Supports investing in community policing, mental-health outreach, and job pathways to enhance public safety.

Opposes merging police and fire departments.

- Wants to hire and retain more police officers.
- Supports investing in community policing, mental-health outreach, and job pathways to enhance public safety.
- Opposes merging police and fire departments.

As of September 3, 2025, Vincent T Williams did not have a website or any information online.

Vincent T Williams

Vincent T. Williams held the North Ward seat on the Brunswick City Commission for two terms, from 2013 until 2021. He ran unsuccessfully against Mayor Johnson in the 2021 election.

- 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. 