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As of July 24, 2026, Amanda Huddleston did not have a website or any information online.

Economy

Public Services

Over the years, I have watched our town grow and change. Growth can be positive, but only when handled responsibly and with the community’s best interest at heart. Too often, it feels like decisions are made without enough input from the people who live here. I believe our voices matter, and we deserve to be informed, included, and heard before major changes take place.

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If elected, I will focus on transparency, communication, and responsible growth. I want residents to feel informed and confident that their voices matter. I will advocate for protecting resources, improving communication, and creating more opportunities for involvement.

Plans to prioritize responsible growth and ensure residents are informed, included, and heard before major changes.

- Plans to prioritize responsible growth and ensure residents are informed, included, and heard before major changes.

Housing & Urban Development

One moment that confirmed my decision to run was attending a recent town meeting. As I listened to discussions about budgeting and the police department’s needs, my first instinct was action. I began thinking about ways I could help and started planning a fundraiser to support them. When I see a need, I don’t wait—I step in and find a way to make a difference.

Plans a fundraiser to support the police department's needs.

- Plans a fundraiser to support the police department's needs.

Public Safety

One of my biggest motivations is restoring connection and trust between leadership and the community. I want to bring back the feeling that we are all in this together—that concerns are heard and needs are prioritized. Whether it is infrastructure, water concerns, or how resources are used, residents deserve clear communication and honest answers.

Calls for clear communication and honest answers about infrastructure, water concerns, and resource use.

- Calls for clear communication and honest answers about infrastructure, water concerns, and resource use.

Transportation & Infrastructure

Energy & the Environment

Amanda Huddleston

Known for his commitment to youth mentorship and community connection, he’s long championed efforts to ensure Molena remains a safe, healthy, and neighbor-focused city.

As head of the Molena Alumni Group, he leads initiatives to revitalize the city park and promote family-oriented activities that strengthen community ties. He’s also played a key role in guiding Molena through infrastructure transitions, including the city’s water system improvements, and continues to advocate for fairness and transparency in how residents are served.

Meet our Council | City of Molena, GA

Willie McDowell Jr. is head of the Molena Alumni Group, where he leads initiatives focused on the city park and activities for families.

Willie McDowell, Jr. - Post 2

Term 1/1/2023 through 12/31/2026

Councilmember McDowell brings a steady, values-driven approach to his role on Molena’s City Council. Known for his commitment to youth mentorship and community connection, he’s long championed efforts to ensure Molena remains a safe, healthy, and neighbor-focused city.

As head of the Molena Alumni Group, he leads initiatives to revitalize the city park and promote family-oriented activities that strengthen community ties. He’s also played a key role in guiding Molena through infrastructure transitions, including the city’s water system improvements, and continues to advocate for fairness and transparency in how residents are served.

Outside of council, Mr. McDowell is a multi-disciplined martial arts instructor and a U.S. veteran.

Willie McDowell Jr. is a multidisciplinary martial arts instructor and a U.S. veteran.

Willie McDowell, Jr. - Post 2

Term 1/1/2023 through 12/31/2026

Councilmember McDowell brings a steady, values-driven approach to his role on Molena’s City Council.

Council Post 2 has two candidates: Incumbent Willie McDowell and Challenger Amanda Huddleston.

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Willie currently serves on the Molena City Council in Post 2. His term runs from January 1, 2023, through December 31, 2026.

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Willie currently serves on the Molena City Council in Post 2. His term started in 2023. 

As of July 24, 2026, Willie Mcdowell Jr did not have a website or any information online.

My commitment has always been to improve the lives and living conditions of our residents. That means continuing the work we've started: repairing our streets, improving our city park, and making sure our infrastructure keeps up with the needs of our community. These aren't quick projects, and they aren't small ones. They take consistency, follow-through, and someone who is willing to stay with the work until it's done. I'm running again because I want to see these improvements completed for the people who depend on them.

Plans to continue improving Molena's city park.

- Plans to continue improving Molena's city park.

Molena deserves to be recognized, not just as a place on the map, but as a city with potential, pride, and a strong sense of who we are. I want to help Molena grow in ways that uplift our community while protecting the small-town character that makes us unique.

Growth should strengthen us, not change who we are at our core.

Wants Molena to grow while protecting its small-town character.

- Wants Molena to grow while protecting its small-town character.

As head of the Molena Alumni Group, he leads initiatives to revitalize the city park and promote family-oriented activities that strengthen community ties. He’s also played a key role in guiding Molena through infrastructure transitions, including the city’s water system improvements, and continues to advocate for fairness and transparency in how residents are served.

As a city council member, helped guide Molena's water-system improvements.

Plans to continue repairing streets and ensuring city infrastructure meets community needs.

- Supports water system improvements. 
- Plans to continue repairing streets and ensuring city infrastructure meets community needs.

Willie Mcdowell Jr

- City council members work together with the rest of city council to set and implement city policy. 
- City council is tasked with ensuring the health, comfort, and safety of residents of the city 
- City council members work with the mayor to govern city departments, such as the police department, fire department, transportation department, and parks and recreation department. 
- City council members represent either the whole city or residents of a specific district. 
- Most city council members in Georgia are elected in odd years to four year terms. Elections are nonpartisan. 

Passes laws and regulations for your city.

Molena City Council Member, Post 2

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