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Dana 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 and their two daughters in Thunderbolt, Georgia.

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Dana works in sales and management for Rutland Tire.

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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.

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

Said, "We did all of this without raising taxes, in fact, we are in the best financial shape in Thunderbolt's history."

Said, "We are in the best financial shape in Thunderbolt's history."

- Supports applying for federal and state grants to maximize revenue sources.
- Said, "We are in the best financial shape in Thunderbolt's history."
- Did not raise taxes as Mayor.
- Supports local businesses.

Economy

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

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

Wants to add new events like Christmas on the Bluff, The Easter Egg Hunt, and Music in the Park.

As mayor, brought back The Blessing of the Fleet and added new events like Christmas on the Bluff, The Easter Egg Hunt, and Music in the Park.

Unveiled a new initiative to honor civil rights movement activists with a monument at Town Hall.

- Wants to reconvene the Thunderbolt Improvement Association, a neighborhood group that became a major asset for the African American community.
- Wants to reinvigorate a sense of community and reignite Thunderbolt's identity.
- As mayor, reopened Honey Park.
- As mayor, brought back The Blessing of the Fleet and added new events like Christmas on the Bluff, The Easter Egg Hunt, and Music in the Park.
- Unveiled a new initiative to honor civil rights movement activists with a monument at Town Hall.

Public Services

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

Housing & Urban Development

Said, "No matter what your political views are, political violence is NEVER OK! This great Country was founded on the free and open exchange of ideas. We must come together and denounce violence of any kind and seek common ground and understanding if we are to survive as a Nation."

Said, "No matter what your political views are, political violence is NEVER OK!...We must come together and denounce violence of any kind and seek common ground and understanding if we are to survive as a Nation."

Supports collaboration with local law enforcement agencies to enhance community safety.

Supports raising awareness and combating human trafficking.

- Said, "No matter what your political views are, political violence is NEVER OK!...We must come together and denounce violence of any kind and seek common ground and understanding if we are to survive as a Nation."
- Supports collaboration with local law enforcement agencies to enhance community safety.
- Supports raising awareness and combating human trafficking.

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.

- 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

As mayor, renovated all local parks and beautified green spaces.

Offered firewood to residents of Thunderbolt, Georgia during a cold weather event.

- As mayor, renovated all local parks and beautified green spaces.
- Offered firewood to residents of Thunderbolt, Georgia during a cold weather event.

Energy & the Environment

Dana Williams

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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Beth previously served as mayor of Thunderbolt for eight years but was defeated in 2021. Prior to that, she was a councilmember for 12 years.

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

Beth E Goette

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

- 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. 