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Office of the Mayor

​As defined in the City Charter, the Mayor of Warrenton serves as the Chief Executive Officer of the City. In this role, the Mayor exercises all executive and administrative powers granted by the Constitution and laws of the State of Georgia, as well as those contained in Warrenton’s Charter.

Term and Qualifications
The Mayor is elected to serve a four-year term and must be a qualified elector of the City of Warrenton. In addition, the Mayor must meet the qualifications required of members of the Georgia House of Representatives, and must have resided within the City of Warrenton for at least one year prior to election. The Mayor must continue to reside in the city throughout their term of office.

Powers and Duties
As the City’s chief executive, the Mayor is responsible for:

• Ensuring that all laws and ordinances of the City are faithfully executed.
• Supervising all executive and administrative work of the City and coordinating departmental activities.
• Appointing and removing officers, department heads, and employees, except where otherwise provided by law or charter.
• Preparing and submitting the City’s annual operating budget and capital budget to Council.
• Reporting to Council on the financial and general condition of the City.
• Recommending policies, programs, and measures for the welfare of Warrenton’s residents.
• Presiding over City Council meetings, maintaining order and parliamentary procedure.
• Approving or vetoing ordinances passed by Council.
• Overseeing the proper management of City funds, accounts, and revenues.
• Ensuring that public order is maintained and City property is preserved.

The Mayor also serves as an ex officio member of all standing and special committees of Council, may call special meetings of the Council, and is authorized to bind the City by signing contracts, obligations, and other official documents approved by ordinance or resolution.

Commitment to the Community
​Beyond these duties, the Mayor of Warrenton is a visible leader, working closely with Council, city staff, and residents to preserve Warrenton’s heritage, support its growth, and ensure that city government is responsive, transparent, and accountable to the people it serves.

Mayor

The Honorable Janice Thigpen
​29 Edward D. Ricketson Jr. Street
Warrenton, GA 30828
(706) 465-3282
[email protected]

Welcome from the Mayor
Welcome to the City of Warrenton’s official website!

​As Mayor, it is my honor to serve our community and work alongside the City Council, staff, and residents to preserve Warrenton’s proud history while building a strong future. Our small town is rich in tradition, filled with neighbors who care for one another, and committed to making Warrenton a welcoming place to live, work, and visit.

I encourage you to explore this site for important resources, updates, and information about city services. Together, we will continue to keep Warrenton a community we are proud to call home.
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— The Honorable Janice Thigpen, Mayor of Warrenton