41 WMGT, Decision 2020: Meet Raymond Wilder, candidate for Macon-Bibb Commission Dist 6

Raymond lives in Bibb County, Georgia. He was born and raised there, and has grandchildren.

Ballotpedia: Raymond Wilder (Bibb County Commissioner Board District 6, Georgia, candidate 2024)

Raymond Wilder is the current county commissioner for Bibb County's District 6.

As of May 31, 2025, Raymond Wilder did not have a website or any information online.

Public Services

Said, "We have got to stop some of the wasteful spending."

- Said, "We have got to stop some of the wasteful spending."

Economy

Education

Wants to increase law enforcement pay and benefits.

- Wants to increase firefighter staff.
- Wants to increase law enforcement pay and benefits.

Public Safety

Promised to "get more aggressive with fighting blight."

- Promised to "get more aggressive with fighting blight."

Housing & Urban Development

Transportation & Infrastructure

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Raymond Wilder

George earned a bachelor's degree in political science from Savannah State University and a master's degree in public administration from Valdosta State University. He is a member of the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. and was awarded with the Superior Service Man of the Year award in 2013. George lives with his wife and children in Macon, Georgia. 

George Thomas announces candidacy for Macon-Bibb Commission District 6 seat

George is an office and leasing manager and has previous experience managing property. He is also a member of the Heritage Elementary School Council.

George Elton Thomas serves on the E-Splost committee and the design review planning and zoning board.

Candidate website

Supports creating a public recreation center through SPLOST funding, citing benefits like fitness, sports, education, and social events to improve district quality of life.

Supports creating a public recreation center through Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax funding.

The candidate's website says, "• Provide a map of the lake area, indicating key points of interest, recreational facilities, and amenities. Include information about fishing regulations, boating rules, and other relevant details."

Proposes providing a map, installing a welcome sign ,and increasing pet-friendly amenities for Lake Tobesofkee. 

Said, "We have a water park that was built that is no longer in operation. I believe it is in our best interest to find a responsible operator to have it back up and running."

Wants to restore a local water park to operation.

The candidate's website says, "• Develop dedicated dog parks with securely fenced areas for off-leash activities. We have built areas in other parts"

Proposes developing dedicated dog parks with secure fencing.

- Supports creating a public recreation center through Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax funding.
- Proposes providing a map, installing a welcome sign ,and increasing pet-friendly amenities for Lake Tobesofkee. 
- Wants to restore a local water park to operation.
- Proposes developing dedicated dog parks with secure fencing.

As of May 31, 2025, George Elton Thomas’s website did not contain information on this issue.

The candidate's website says, "Using the West Bibb Sheriff Station to help decrease response times for 911 calls. For not just sheriff related responses but as a space to have EMS share in utilization as well."

Wants to increase use of the West Bibb Sheriff Station to decrease 911 response times and for Emergency Medical Services. 

- Wants to increase use of the West Bibb Sheriff Station to decrease 911 response times and for Emergency Medical Services. 

Said, "We need to keep property taxes low so that we do not push our existing homeowners away. We do not want an environment where citizens can buy homes in nearby counties and pay significantly less in property taxes."

Plans to prioritize road repairs for community safety, addressing potholes and damage to reduce risks for drivers and pedestrians, and to secure funding for infrastructure maintenance, ensuring safer travel.

Plans to prioritize road repairs for community safety. 

- Plans to prioritize road repairs for community safety. 

George Elton Thomas

- County Commissioners create and pass laws at the county-level. These laws show up in very tangible ways, such as determining how much you pay in property and sales taxes, public transportation, and maintaining infrastructure.
- County Commissioners are responsible for preparing and passing the county budget. The budget determines how much funding goes to various public services, such as public transportation, law enforcement, repairing roads, and maintaining infrastructure.
- County Commissioners oversee the administrative duties of your county’s government to ensure the safety, comfort, and well-being of county residents.
- County Commissioners are elected to 4-year terms in staggered years. Typically, you only vote for the County Commissioner that represents your county commission district.