Sam Norton

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- 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. 

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Sam Norton (Mayor of Dahlonega, Georgia, candidate 2025 ...

Past mayor says he's ready to run again in next election | The ...

Sam is the former mayor of Dahlonega. He served a four-year term from November 2017 to November 2021. 

As mayor, improved local infrastructure and community services.

As of October 23, 2025, Sam Norton did not have a website or any information online.

Believes in balancing growth with preserving the town's historical character.

Said, "Our number one priority is public safety. So, we’re going to do everything we can to make certain our citizens and visitors and even the rally participants are safe."