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Bob earned a bachelor's degree in real estate from the University of Georgia. 

Bob Smith, Georgia Representative - Ballotpedia

Bob is a real estate broker at Oconee Properties, Incorporated. He previously worked as a real estate broker and appraiser at Smith, Rawlins and Associates. 

Watkinsville Mayor Resigns, Walks Out Of City Hall During Council ...

March 2021: Mayor Smith quits in protest – The Oconee Enterprise

Bob Smith previously served in the Georgia House of Representatives, District 113 from 1999 to 2011. He was elected Watkinsville Mayor in 2019 but resigned from the position in 2021.

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

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Advocates for an open and transparent government.

- Advocates for an open and transparent government.

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Believes the city should negotiate a better sewer agreement with the county.

- Believes the city should negotiate a better sewer agreement with the county.

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Bob Smith

Bob previously served in the Georgia House of Representatives from 1999 to 2011. He ran for Watkinsville Mayor in 2019 but resigned from the position in 2021.

Requested a forensic audit of the city’s financial records and rezoning documents.

As of September 3, 2025, Bob Smith’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Bob is a real estate broker at Oconee Properties, Incorporated. He previously worked as a real estate broker and appraiser with Smith, Rawlins and Associates.

Former State Rep. Bob Smith Challenges Dave Shearon for ...

Watkinsville Mayor Bob Smith resigns, cites issues with city council

Bob previously served in the Georgia House of Representatives from 1999 to 2011. He was elected as the mayor of Watkinsville in 2020 but resigned in 2021.

As mayor, requested a forensic audit of the city financial records and rezoning documents.

As mayor, gave council members books on urban design.

Plans to meet with the Georgia Department of Transportation Commissioner to discuss ideas for relieving traffic gridlock and slowing down traffic.

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Brian Brodrick appointed to board of directors at Oconee State Bank

Brian Brodrick is from Watkinsville, Georgia. He has a bachelor's degree in communications from Berry College. He and his wife, Susan, and have three children.

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Brian is a partner at Jackson Spalding, a marketing communications agency.

Mayor and Council, City of Watkinsville

Brian is currently the mayor of Watkinsville. He was elected in 2021 and is serving his first term. He previously served as a city councilman for the city of Watkinsville from 2003 to 2021.

As of September 3, 2025, Brian J. Brodrick did not have a website or any information online.

Supports "quality growth" and plans to promote this development philosophy in Watkinsville and across the state.

Supports "quality growth" and plans to promote this development philosophy in Watkinsville.

- Supports "quality growth" and plans to promote this development philosophy in Watkinsville.

Brian J. Brodrick

Brian Brodrick is from Watkinsville, Georgia. He has a bachelor's degree in communications from Berry College. He lives with his wife, Susan Wells Brodrick, and their three children in Watkinsville.

Brian is the manager of the Athens office at Jackson Spalding, one of the largest marketing communications agencies in the Southeast. He has been with the firm since 1997, when he started as an intern. After five years in Midtown Atlanta, he returned to Watkinsville with his wife, Susan, and took charge of the firm's first satellite office.

Brian is currently the mayor of Watkinsville. He was first elected in 2023. He previously served as a city councilman for the city of Watkinsville from 2003 to 2023.

As of September 3, 2025, Brian J Brodrick did not have a website or any information online.

Brian J Brodrick

Brian is currently the mayor of Watkinsville. He was first elected in 2023. Before serving as mayor, he was a city councilman for Watkinsville from 2003 to 2023.

As of September 3, 2025, Brian J Brodrick’s website did not contain information on this issue.

- 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. 