List of mayors of Macon, Georgia

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Mayor of Macon, Georgia
Incumbent
Lester Miller
since January 1, 2021
Term length 4 years
Inaugural holderDavid S. Booth (as intendent)
Formation1824
Website Office of the Mayor

The Mayor of Macon-Bibb County is the highest elected official in the consolidated city-county government of Macon and Bibb County, Georgia. The county was established in 1822, while the city was incorporated in 1823. Heads of the city were known as "intendents" prior to 1833. The city and county governments were consolidated in 2014.

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List of officeholders

Intendents of the City of Macon

Mayors of the City of Macon

Mayors of Macon-Bibb County

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References

  1. Kovac Jr., Joe (2020-03-27). "'Flamboyant,' controversial former Macon mayor 'Machine Gun Ronnie Thompson dead at 85". The Telegraph (Macon) . Archived from the original on 2020-03-28. Retrieved 2020-04-19.
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