Dana Williams

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Dana Williams is from South Georgia. He attended Toombs County High School and Georgia Southern University, where he studied engineering and psychology. He lives with his wife, Krissy, and their two daughters in Thunderbolt, Georgia.

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Dana is currently the mayor of Thunderbolt. He was elected in 2022 and is serving his first term. Before becoming mayor, he served as an alderman on the Thunderbolt Town Council from 2018 to 2022.

Supports applying for federal and state grants to maximize revenue sources.

Economy

Wants to reconvene the Thunderbolt Improvement Association, a neighborhood group that became a major asset for the African American community.

Public Services

Wants to reinvigorate a sense of community and reignite Thunderbolt's identity.

Housing & Urban Development

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

Public Safety

As mayor, submitted an application for a $5.5 million state grant to address a sewage force main, as well as a smaller grant of about $50,000 for road repairs.

Transportation & Infrastructure

Energy & the Environment

Beth E Goette

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Beth previously served as mayor of Thunderbolt for eight years and as a councilmember for 12 years.

As of September 3, 2025, Beth E Goette did not have a website or any information online.

- 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. 