Corey Williams

Lake Oconee News/File Photo

Lake Oconee News/File Photo

Greensboro mayor fights off challengers

T. Michael Stone
Thursday, November 6, 2025
Greensboro Mayor Corey Williams appears to have fought off two challengers to remain the mayor of Greensboro for four more years, defeating Vince Lewis and Greensboro City Councilman Christopher Moore.But it was close. Unofficial results indicate Williams tallied 326 votes, but Lewis got 307.
The John Dunn Band performed onstage throughout the evening. LEIGH LOFGREN/Staff

The John Dunn Band performed onstage throughout the evening. LEIGH LOFGREN/Staff

Greensboro hosts Mayor’s Gala to benefit nonprofits

Leigh Lofgren
Thursday, February 27, 2025
Greensboro Mayor Corey Williams and his wife hosted the inaugural Mayor’s Gala Saturday evening at Festival Hall.This black-tie event was an evening affair celebrating community, philanthropy, and sophistication. It benefitted the Pete Nance Boys & Girls Club and Neighbors Helping Neighbors.
During Monday’s meeting, Autron Hayes was appointed the new city manager for Greensboro. Before his nomination, he served as the city manager of Sylvester. MARK ENGEL/ Staff

During Monday’s meeting, Autron Hayes was appointed the new city manager for Greensboro. Before his nomination, he served as the city manager of Sylvester. MARK ENGEL/ Staff

Hayes officially hired as Greensboro city manager

Skyla Morris
Thursday, June 6, 2024
The City of Greensboro has officially hired a new city manager, ending the position’s four-month vacancy. During Monday’s city council meeting, Autron Hayes was approved by the city council on a split vote of 3-1 and one abstention.
Greensboro City Council member Morris Miller on city manager search: “Our attorney advised us to … take your time, do it the right way.” MARK ENGEL/Staff

Greensboro City Council member Morris Miller on city manager search: “Our attorney advised us to … take your time, do it the right way.” MARK ENGEL/Staff

Greensboro City Council taking time on hiring city manager

Mark Engel
Thursday, May 23, 2024
There is still no official Greensboro city manager. Mayor Corey Williams nominated Sylvester city manager Autron Hayes for the position at the May 6 council meeting. In a split 3-2 vote, the city council supported the mayor’s nomination.It was expected to become official at Monday’s meeting.
Autron Hayes is expected to be confirmed as the new Greensboro city manager at Monday night’s city council meeting. (Courtesy of WALB-TV Albany)

Autron Hayes is expected to be confirmed as the new Greensboro city manager at Monday night’s city council meeting. (Courtesy of WALB-TV Albany)

Greensboro struggles to pick city manager; Hayes vote pending

Mark Engel
Thursday, May 16, 2024
Monday night, Greensboro City Council is expected to hire Autron Hayes as its new city manager. Hayes has been the city manager of Sylvester, a city of about 6,100 people in southwest Georgia. He will be paid $105,000 annually.
Mayor Williams has nominated Autron Hayes to be the next city manager of Greensboro. Hayes is currently the city manager in Sylvester. (CONTRIBUTED)

Mayor Williams has nominated Autron Hayes to be the next city manager of Greensboro. Hayes is currently the city manager in Sylvester. (CONTRIBUTED)

Greensboro mayor nominates new city manager

Mark Engel
Thursday, May 9, 2024
Greensboro Mayor Corey Williams nominated Autron Hayes Monday night as the new city manager. Hayes is currently the city manager of Sylvester, a city in southwest Georgia.
Many of those in attendance at the Greensboro City Council meeting Monday, April 1, intended to speak about a controversial annexation but the proposal was tabled at the request of the developer. MARK ENGEL/Staff

Many of those in attendance at the Greensboro City Council meeting Monday, April 1, intended to speak about a controversial annexation but the proposal was tabled at the request of the developer. MARK ENGEL/Staff

Coming Soon: New Greensboro city manager

Mark Engel
Thursday, April 4, 2024
The city of Greensboro has been without a city manager since Jarvis Sims resigned under pressure effective Jan. 31.
Marcus Cunningham, supervisor of the city’s wastewater treatment facilities, explains issues with the department’s aging equipment. MARK ENGEL/Staff

Marcus Cunningham, supervisor of the city’s wastewater treatment facilities, explains issues with the department’s aging equipment. MARK ENGEL/Staff

City annexations rely on aging water, sewer system

Mark Engel
Thursday, March 21, 2024
The city of Greensboro is getting bigger and bigger. The City Council Monday night approved annexation and rezoning requests for parcels of land totaling 94.4 acres along Meadow Crest Road.
Oconee Towne Center developer Jim Baker voiced his concern about City Council’s failure to hire David Curry as City Manager. MARK ENGEL/ Staff

Oconee Towne Center developer Jim Baker voiced his concern about City Council’s failure to hire David Curry as City Manager. MARK ENGEL/ Staff

Greensboro council rejects city manager candidate

Mark Engel
Thursday, March 7, 2024
On a 3-2 vote, Greensboro City Council Monday night rejected its first candidate for the open city manager position. Previous City Manager Jarvis Sims resigned under fire effective Jan. 31, so the city has been without a manager since then.
New Greensboro police officers, Marcus Callaway (left) and Carter Cadwiellader (right), introduce themselves to city council. MARK ENGEL/Staff

New Greensboro police officers, Marcus Callaway (left) and Carter Cadwiellader (right), introduce themselves to city council. MARK ENGEL/Staff

Speed trap, sign ordinance discussed by city council

Mark Engel
Thursday, February 22, 2024
The newly placed radar and camera system in the school zone at the front of Greene County High School has mailed speeding tickets to almost 2,600 unhappy drivers in its first three months of operation, according to Greensboro Police Chief Rodricus Monford Sr.
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