George Flaggs Jr. facts for kids
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George Flaggs Jr.
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| Mayor of Vicksburg, Mississippi | |
| In office 2013–2025 |
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| Preceded by | Paul Winfield |
| Succeeded by | Willis Thompson |
| Member of the Mississippi House of Representatives from the 55th district |
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| In office 1988 – July 1, 2013 |
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| Preceded by | Buddie Newman |
| Succeeded by | Oscar Denton |
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| Born | March 20, 1953 Edwards, Mississippi, U.S. |
| Political party | Independent (2018–present) |
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Democratic (before 2018) |
| Spouses | Linda Flaggs (Divorced) Valencia Jones (since 2014) |
| Children | 2 |
| Alma mater | Hinds Junior College (A.A.) Jackson State University (B.S.) |
George Flaggs Jr. was born on March 20, 1953. He is an American politician who served as the Mayor of Vicksburg, Mississippi. He was the mayor from 2013 until 2025.
Before becoming mayor, Mr. Flaggs was a member of the Mississippi House of Representatives. He represented the 55th district from 1988 to 2013. He also worked as a youth court counselor in Warren County, Mississippi. He was part of the Vicksburg Planning Commission and the Zoning Board of Appeals.
Becoming Mayor of Vicksburg
George Flaggs Jr. first became the Mayor of Vicksburg in 2013. He ran as an independent candidate. This means he did not belong to a major political party at that time.
He was re-elected two more times. He won elections again in 2017 and 2021. This showed that many people in Vicksburg supported his leadership.
Political Journey
Mr. Flaggs started his political career as a member of the Democratic Party. He served in the Mississippi House of Representatives for many years. This is where laws are made for the state of Mississippi.
In March 2018, he decided to leave the Democratic Party. He then became an independent politician. This means he chose not to be officially connected to any political party.
Family Life
In 2014, George Flaggs Jr. married Valencia Jones. She works for the United States Army Corps of Engineers. They had a small wedding ceremony.
Mr. Flaggs has two children from a previous marriage.
End of Mayoral Term
On June 3, 2025, George Flaggs Jr. ran for re-election as mayor. However, he lost the election. The new mayor is Willis Thompson, who was a former alderman and a Democrat.
