Ronald William Shinnick

- 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. 

Cohutta

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Mayor

James Auchincloss

Walter Ley

Buket Urgen

As of September 3, 2025, Ronald William Shinnick did not have a website or any information online.

As mayor, had an altercation with Cohutta police lieutenant, leading to a proposed discussion on the incident at a town council meeting.