Mayor & Council Members

Edward serves on the Thunderbolt Board of Zoning Appeals.

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Edward is currently a member of the Thunderbolt Town Council. He has been on the council since 2013 and is finishing his third term. 

As of September 3, 2025, Edward M Drohan did not have a website or any information online.

Economy

- Supports keeping the town library open.

Public Services

Housing & Urban Development

Public Safety

Supports the River Drive District plan and wants to see similar stewardship without high costs.

- Supports the River Drive District plan and wants to see similar stewardship without high costs.

Transportation & Infrastructure

Energy & the Environment

Edward M Drohan

Edward M. Drohan, III is currently a member of the Thunderbolt Town Council. He has been on the council since 2013 and is finishing his second term. 

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Bethany Skipper-Greer has a bachelor of science in business from the University of Indiana.

Bethany is a licensed massage therapist who has been in practice for about eight years. 

Bethany is currently a council member for the Town of Thunderbolt. She was elected in 2021 and is serving her first term.

As of September 3, 2025, Bethany Skipper-Greer did not have a website or any information online.

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Bethany Skipper-Greer

Walter Ley

Brooks has been a member of the Thunderbolt Town Council since 2021.

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

Brooks Barbaree

Brooks is currently a member of the Thunderbolt Town Council. He was appointed to the council in February 2023 and is currently serving his first term.

Brooks is a teacher at the Coastal Georgia Comprehensive Academy, where he serves students with special needs.

David Crenshaw has a bachelor of science in industrial management from Georgia Tech. He has lived in Thunderbolt since 2002.

David P. Crenshaw is currently serving as Mayor Pro Tem on the Thunderbolt Town Council. He has been on the council since 2007.

As of September 3, 2025, David P Crenshaw did not have a website or any information online.

David P Crenshaw

David Crenshaw has a bachelor of science in industrial management from Georgia Tech. He has owned property in Thunderbolt since 1991 but did not move to town until 2001. He has lived in the town since 2002.

David P. Crenshaw is currently serving as Mayor Pro Tem on the Thunderbolt Town Council. He has been on the council since 2007 and has lived in the town since 2002.

Opposes maintaining Chatham Area Transit (CAT) service in Thunderbolt due to the financial impact, stating it would result in "over $100,000 for Thunderbolt citizens to pay."

Opposes maintaining Chatham Area Transit (CAT) service due to the financial burden it would impose on residents.

Is concerned about Thunderbolt's infrastructure, particularly its water sourcing.

Is concerned about Thunderbolt's infrastructure, particularly water sourcing.

Dawn's campaign for Thunderbolt Town Council Member is her first entry into politics.

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

Dawn Williams

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

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Jan earned an associate of arts degree in general studies from Armstrong State University.

Jan serves as a real estate agent for Century 21 Fox Properties. She has also served on the Thunderbolt Planning and Zoning Commission since 2009.

Jan Yarbrough's campaign for Thunderbolt Town Council Member is her first entry into politics.

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

Jan Yarbrough

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Lawrence is currently a member of the Thunderbolt Town Council. He was first elected in 2019 and is currently serving his second term.

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

Lawrence Ward

Serves on the city's ad hoc Beautification Committee and the water conservation committee.

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Maari is from California and has lived in Thunderbolt for three years. She is a member of the board of the Thunderbolt Museum.

Maari is a realtor. She previously worked as a chef and as a certified teacher to students with special needs at South Effingham High School.

Maari's campaign for Thunderbolt Town Council Member is her first entry into politics.

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

Supports animal rescue and welfare organizations.

- Supports animal rescue and welfare organizations.

Wants to help Thunderbolt evolve to meet citizens' needs without losing its charm or uniqueness.

- Wants to help Thunderbolt evolve to meet citizens' needs without losing its charm or uniqueness.

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Maari Bennett

Maari Bennett's campaign for Thunderbolt Town Council Member is her first entry into politics.

Trey Conners III's campaign for Thunderbolt Town Council Member is his first entry into politics.

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