20 UNDER 40: Jake Ayers - LaGrange Daily News

Jake Ayers is from Newnan, Georgia. He has a bachelor of arts in music and worship from Liberty University. He lives with his wife, Nicole, and their three children in Hogansville.

Jake is a licensed realtor specializing in real estate investments and development. He previously worked in full-time ministry as a worship pastor.

Jake is currently the mayor of Hogansville. He was elected in 2021 and is serving his first term.

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

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Plans to improve internet access by working with internet providers to install "latest-grade technology" for all citizens.

Supports ensuring all citizens can access the internet.

- Supports ensuring all citizens can access the internet.

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Energy & the Environment

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Jake Ayers

Plans to improve internet access for all citizens.

Plans to work diligently to ensure the installation of high-quality technology so all citizens can access the internet.

Plans to use public-private partnerships to improve housing and urban development.

Plans to investigate the "inconsistencies with utility bills."

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Frederick runs the nonprofit Georgia Youth Impact Project, which deals with conflict resolution for youth.  He has served on the Meriwether-Hogansville Joint Development Authority, Hogansville Comprehensive Plan Steering Committee, and Troup County Recreation Board. He also recently finished up his term as PTO president for Callaway Middle School.

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Frederick Manley is running for Hogansville Mayor. He previously ran for Georgia State Senate District 29 in 2022 but did not win. 

Manley, Strong United Hogansville

Supports strengthening the Hogansville Downtown Development Authority and creating a Hogansville Innovation Hub for small business growth.

- Supports strengthening the Hogansville Downtown Development Authority and creating a Hogansville Innovation Hub for small business growth.

Advocates for swing sets in Strozier and McGhee Parks.

Supports the creation of trails, parks, and other outdoor recreational opportunities.

- Advocates for swing sets in Strozier and McGhee Parks.
- Supports the creation of trails, parks, and other outdoor recreational opportunities.

Plans to amend the city charter to address blighted properties.

Plans to amend the city charter to address blighted properties and create a citizens’ review board to allow people to appeal decisions in house before they get to court.

Supports managed growth and specific zoned areas for new growth to avoid disruption to citizens’ quality of life.

- Plans to amend the city charter to address blighted properties and create a citizens’ review board to allow people to appeal decisions in house before they get to court.
- Supports managed growth and specific zoned areas for new growth to avoid disruption to citizens’ quality of life.

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

Frederick Manley

Frederick Manley is running for Hogansville Mayor. This is his first campaign for public office.

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Rodney is the founder and CEO of Timeless Society Inc., a nonprofit that helps seniors pay their property taxes. 

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Advocates using urban development funds to pursue local restaurants, but not big industry.

Said, "My ideal growth would be to see every empty building full with a small business... We want to keep the community small with a community charm."

- Advocates using urban development funds to pursue local restaurants, but not big industry.
- Said, "My ideal growth would be to see every empty building full with a small business... We want to keep the community small with a community charm."

As of September 3, 2025, Rodney R Moore did not have a website or any information online.

Rodney R Moore

- 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. 