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Johnny is retired. He previously worked for the state of Georgia.

Johnny's campaign for Swainsboro Mayor is his first entry into politics.

As of September 3, 2025, Johnny E. Tapley Jr. did not have a website or any information online.

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Johnny E. Tapley, Jr. announces candidacy for Mayor

Wants to address public services that need to be changed and improved, while establishing new services.

- Wants to address public services that need to be changed and improved, while establishing new services.

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Plans to prioritize affordable housing and smart growth.

- Plans to prioritize affordable housing and smart growth.

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Johnny E. Tapley Jr's campaign for Swainsboro Mayor is his first entry into politics.

As of September 3, 2025, Johnny E Tapley Jr did not have a website or any information online.

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Lillie Ann Brown is a lifelong resident of Swainsboro. She attended Swainsboro High School and Swainsboro Technical College. She is a member of Brown Chapel Center of Deliverance. 

Lillie Ann has worked as a childcare provider and in personnel at American Yard Products. 

Lillie Ann's campaign for Swainsboro Mayor is her first entry into politics.

As of September 3, 2025, Lillie Ann Brown did not have a website or any information online.

Brown seeking mayor’s seat in November election

Said, "My main goal is to help our youth by providing them with more opportunities so they can have a better life than previous generations."

- Said, "My main goal is to help our youth by providing them with more opportunities so they can have a better life than previous generations."

Lillie Ann Brown

Lillie Ann Brown's campaign for Swainsboro Mayor is her first entry into politics.

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Shayna Boston is from Swainsboro, Georgia. She has a degree in educational studies from Clark Atlanta University.

Shayna is the CEO and owner of BostonFirst Administrative Management. She previously spent seven years in entrepreneurship.

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Shayna previously ran for Georgia State Senate District 23 in 2024 but did not win.

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

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Supports small business and economic development.

- 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. 