Greensboro City Council

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Greensboro mayor fights off challengers

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.

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Greensboro discusses future city hall plans

Skyla Morris

Thursday, May 22, 2025

The Greensboro City Council is poised for significant changes this year, as it moves forward with plans to implement a new city hall.In their brief regular session on May 19, the city council discussed plans to demolish the current city hall on North Main Street.

The Greensboro City Council voted to move forward with construction of a new, state-of-the-art city hall during its meeting Monday. The existing city hall off North Main Street would be demolished, with the new building taking its place. CONTRIBUTED

New city hall coming to Greensboro

Hannah Barron

Thursday, February 6, 2025

Greensboro could be breaking ground on a new city hall later this year.Following a brief executive session during its Feb. 3 meeting, the Greensboro City Council voted to demolish its existing city hall off North Main Street to build a new state-of-the-art facility on the same site.

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Greensboro adopts curfew for local youth due to safety

T. Michael Stone

Thursday, September 26, 2024

According to Assistant Police Chief Tommy Nelson, the Greensboro Police Department and the Greensboro City Council have imposed a curfew for youths under 18.Nelson said the measure aims to improve the safety and well-being of Greensboro youth and the community at large.Curfew hours begin at 10 p.m.

Council Members David Neal, Chris Moore, and Mayor Corey Williams look over Hayes’ handout of the water and sewer proposal. SKYLA MORRIS/Staff

City approves rate study, townhome preliminary plat

Skyla Morris

Thursday, July 18, 2024

Greensboro City Council held its second meeting of the month Monday night and discussed several new concerns within the community. The meeting lasted nearly an hour due to the council’s decision to go into executive session regarding an undisclosed legal concern.

Marcus Cunningham provides updates for the Greensboro Wastewater plant. He discussed multiple projects that are set to take place in the nearby future. SKYLA MORRIS/Staff

City council extends 90-day vape shop moratorium

Skyla Morris

Wednesday, July 3, 2024

Greensboro City Council held its first meeting of the month on Monday, only discussing a couple of community concerns. This was the second consecutive meeting to end after less than 20 minutes and bypassing an executive session.

City Manager Autron Hayes discussed updates from the water department during Monday night’s meeting. He provided the information in the absence of the department’s supervisor, Josh Thompson. SKYLA MORRIS/Staff

Hayes updates Water Department changes

Skyla Morris

Thursday, June 20, 2024

At a brief meeting Monday night, Greensboro City Council discussed updates on many ongoing community concerns, including the water department and the appointment of three new members to the Historic Preservation Committee.

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 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)

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.

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