Facebook

Ed Darby is originally from Alabama and has lived in Thomson since 1972. He has four adult children and is a member of Bethel Baptist Church. 

Ed's run for Mayor of Thomson is his entry into politics. 

Ed worked for 30 years at J.M. Huber Corporation, where he retired as the Mine Production Manager. 

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

Economy

Public Services

Housing & Urban Development

Public Safety

Transportation & Infrastructure

Energy & the Environment

Ed Darby

Buket Urgen

Keryl Corley was the executive director of MANNA for the past 7 years. 

Staff Directory • Mrs. Keryl Corley

Keryl is currently a member of the Thomson City Council for District 1-A and the Mayor Pro Tem. 

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

Keryl Corley

Keryl Corley was the executive director of Manna for the past 7 years. 

Keryl Corley is currently a member of the Thomson City Council for District 1-A and the Mayor Pro Tem. 

- 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. 