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Lanier owns Rhodes Sports Corner and General Store in downtown Union Point.

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Lanier is currently the mayor of Union Point. He has served as mayor since 2006.

Supports state funding to cover local matches for federal grants to help small towns like Union Point.

Supports the city's plan to buy a building and turn it into a community gathering place to encourage more foot traffic to downtown Union Point and its businesses.

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

Supports the development of the Firefly Trail, a multi-use trail that will connect Union Point to Athens, Georgia.

- 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. 