Tony O Lamar

OPINION: A coach and mayor, trying to get wins for his hometown

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

Hopes to attract jobs and young people by developing new housing, approving a new rock quarry, and utilizing the nearby rail line as a logistics center.

Plans to build a new Boys and Girls Club for Talbot County.

Wants to grow Talbotton and attract young people to return home.

Supports the reserve officer program started by Chief of Police James Biggs to supplement Talbotton's small police department.

Hopes the nearby rail line will make Talbotton an attractive logistics center.

Hopes a newly approved rock quarry in the county will bring traffic and businesses to town.

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Tony is currently the mayor of Talbotton. He is also the chairman of the county health board. He plans to run for mayor again in 2024.

Hopes to attract jobs and young people by bringing in new housing, and believes a newly approved rock quarry and the nearby rail line will bring traffic, businesses, and make Talbotton an attractive logistics center.

Economy

Supports the construction of a new Boys and Girls Club for Talbot County.

Public Services

Hopes to attract jobs, young people, and new housing by supporting the county's new rock quarry and promoting the nearby rail line as a logistics center.

Housing & Urban Development

Supports the reserve officer program initiated by Chief of Police James Biggs to enhance the town's small police department.

Public Safety

Transportation & Infrastructure

As of September 3, 2025, Tony O Lamar did not have a website or any information online.

Energy & the Environment

- 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. 