List of mayors of Roswell, Georgia facts for kids
Roswell, Georgia, is a city in the United States, and like all cities, it needs leaders to help it run smoothly. The main leader of a city is called the Mayor. The mayor is like the city's chief executive officer, making sure everything works well for the people who live there. This page lists all the people who have served as mayor of Roswell.
What Does a Mayor Do?
A mayor has many important jobs. They work to improve the city for everyone. This includes things like making sure there are good schools and safe parks. They also help with city services such as trash collection and road maintenance. Mayors often lead city council meetings. They also represent the city when meeting with other leaders.
Leaders of Roswell: A Historical List
Roswell has had many mayors throughout its history. Each mayor has helped shape the city into what it is today. This list shows when each mayor started and finished their term. Some mayors served for many years. Others served for shorter periods. You will see some names appear more than once. This means they were elected mayor multiple times.
| Mayor | Started Office | Left Office | Political Party |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Edward King | 1863 | ||
| Merrill A. Bumstead | 1883 | 1884 | |
| George Washington Wing | 1900 (approx.) | 1900 | |
| Charles C. Otwell | 1904 | 1905 | |
| William E. Sherman, Sr. | 1905 | 1905 | |
| Radford Green Broadwell | 1907 | 1907 | |
| John O. Crowley | 1908 | 1909 | |
| L.P. Hairston | 1912 | 1915 | |
| Harrison Monroe Broadwell | 1922 | 1922 | |
| Charles C. Foster | 1923 | 1923 | |
| Hugh Irby Weaver | 1924 | 1925 | |
| James Wilmont Jackson | 1926 | 1926 | |
| Eugene H. Wood | 1926 | 1926 | |
| William O. Bowden | 1928 | 1928 | |
| Ross A. Carruth | 1929 | 1929 | |
| James W. Hood | 1930 | 1930 | |
| Clifford P. Vaughn | 1931 | 1934 | |
| George "Nap" Rucker | 1935 | 1936 | |
| Clifford P. Vaughn | 1937 | 1938 | |
| Charles G. Webb | 1938 | 1938 | |
| James W. Hood | 1939 | 1940 | |
| Joseph Clyde Mansell | 1941 | 1942 | |
| James W. Hood | 1943 | 1943 | |
| Rogers Weaver | 1943 | 1943 | |
| Hugh Irby Weaver | 1944 | 1944 | |
| James Forrest Kirk | 1945 | 1945 | |
| Elijah Jake Coleman | 1946 | 1946 | |
| Hugh Irby Weaver | 1947 | 1947 | |
| Jesse L. Butler | 1948 | 1948 | |
| Virgil M. Garrett | 1949 | 1949 | |
| T.W. "Ford" Rucker | 1950 | 1957 | |
| Charles E. Abercrombie | 1957 | 1962 | |
| Aubrey E. Greenway | 1963 | 1966 | |
| William L. "Pug" Mabry | January 1, 1967 | 1997 | Democrat |
| Jere Wood | January 1, 1998 | 2017 | Republican |
| Lori Henry | January 1, 2018 | 2021 | |
| Kurt Wilson | January 1, 2022 | Republican |
Sources
- Roswell, A Pictorial History, Roswell Historical Society, Darlene M. Walsh (Editor), 2nd Edition, 1994, p. 253, ISBN: 0-9615854-2-0.
