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Raymond Harris is originally from Winnsboro, South Carolina. He has lived in Statesboro for 16 years. He is married and has two adult sons.

Raymond is a business leader and community volunteer. He served in the US Army.

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Raymond's campaign for mayor is his first run for public office.

Opposes city government tax increases and spending habits.

- Opposes city government tax increases and spending habits.

Economy

Wants greater accountability for spending.

Said, "As Mayor, I will work to find solutions to stop wasteful spending at City Hall and put an end to unnecessary tax increases... I will guide our city forward while fostering transparency. I pledge to work hand-in-hand with Bulloch County leadership to ensure that every decision reflects the will and best interests of our citizens."

- Wants greater accountability for spending.
- Said, "As Mayor, I will work to find solutions to stop wasteful spending at City Hall and put an end to unnecessary tax increases... I will guide our city forward while fostering transparency. I pledge to work hand-in-hand with Bulloch County leadership to ensure that every decision reflects the will and best interests of our citizens."

Public Services

Supports more affordable housing in the city.

- Supports more affordable housing in the city.

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Public Safety

Prioritizes maintaining existing infrastructure before pursuing further growth.

- Prioritizes maintaining existing infrastructure before pursuing further growth.

Transportation & Infrastructure

Plans to address flooding issues by cleaning gutters and waterways to improve rainwater and runoff management.

- Plans to address flooding issues by cleaning gutters and waterways to improve rainwater and runoff management.

Energy & the Environment

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Raymond Harris

Raymond Harris is originally from Winnsboro, South Carolina. He attended Columbia High School. He and his wife, Felicia Best-Harris, have been married for 33 years and have two adult sons. They live in Statesboro, Georgia.

Raymond Lamont Harris is running for election to the Mayor of Statesboro in Georgia. Harris is on the ballot in the general election on November 4, 2025. Incumbent Jonathan McCollar and Raymond Lamont Harris are running in the general election for Mayor of Statesboro on November 4, 2025.

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Jonathan McCollar is from Statesboro, Georgia. He has a bachelor's degree in history and a master's degree in public administration from Georgia Southern University. He lives with his wife, Adrianne, and their five children in Statesboro.

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Jonathan is the chief of field operations officers for The New Georgia Project. He was previously assistant director at Armstrong State University, regional field director for Terra Strategies, director at East Georgia State College, and a senior community manager for the American Cancer Society.

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Jonathan is currently the mayor of Statesboro. He was first elected in 2017 and is currently serving his third term.

Said, "When you have double digit unemployment rate, 50% of people living in poverty, that tells us that clearly jobs are needed in our community. Under this administration, we have cut poverty, cut unemployment in half."

- Said, "When you have double digit unemployment rate, 50% of people living in poverty, that tells us that clearly jobs are needed in our community. Under this administration, we have cut poverty, cut unemployment in half."

Implemented the youth development commission known as SCYN (Statesboro Community Youth Network), a workforce development commission named Statesboro Works, and the One Boro Initiative, a diversity and inclusion commission.

- Implemented the youth development commission known as SCYN (Statesboro Community Youth Network), a workforce development commission named Statesboro Works, and the One Boro Initiative, a diversity and inclusion commission.

Plans for more than 6,000 new homes to be built in the coming years, addressing the city’s growing housing needs.

- Plans for more than 6,000 new homes to be built in the coming years, addressing the city’s growing housing needs.

As of October 22, 2025, Jonathan McCollar did not have a website or any information online.

Supports the development of the Creek on the Blue Mile, West District, and Tormenta FC soccer stadium to create jobs and expand the tax base.

- Supports the development of the Creek on the Blue Mile, West District, and Tormenta FC soccer stadium to create jobs and expand the tax base.

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Jonathan McCollar

Jonathan McCollar is currently the mayor of Statesboro. He was first elected in 2017 and is currently serving his third term.

Said, "One of the key highlights of McCollar’s speech was the significant decrease in violent crime, a sharp turnaround from the previous year’s increase."

- 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. 