Richmond school board and Blythe election contests decided

Blythe elects Tom Cobb mayor, Rebecca Bartlett Newsome to city ...

Rebecca is currently a Blythe City Council member. She was elected in a March 2023 special election. This is her first time holding office, though she also ran for city council in 2021 but did not win.

As of September 3, 2025, Rebecca Newsome did not have a website or any information online.

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Rebecca Newsome

Rebecca is currently a member of the Blythe City Council. She was elected in a March 2023 special election. She also ran for city council in 2021 but did not win.

Rebecca is currently a member of the Blythe City Council. She was elected in a March 2023 special election. This is her first time holding office, though she also ran for city council in 2021 but did not win.

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Age is just a number: Anna Reeves shows AU how to lead

Anna Reeves is a senior at Augusta University majoring in Integrated Studies. She has been accepted into a master's program at Augusta University to study public administration. 

Anna owns Paws and Claws Pet Bakery and Messages on the Lawn.

Candidates qualify for local elections in Richmond, Columbia counties

Anna's run for Blythe Mayor is her entry into politics. 

As of September 3, 2025, Anna M. Reeves did not have a website or any information online.

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Anna M. Reeves

Anna M. Reeves ran for a seat on the Blythe City Council in 2023 but did not win.

Anna Reeves is currently a senior at Augusta University majoring in integrated studies. She has been accepted to pursue a master's in public administration from Augusta University. 

Anna owns and operates Paws and Claws Pet Bakery and Messages on the Lawn.

Anna's run for Blythe Mayor is her entry into politics.

Anna M. Reeves ran for Blythe City Council in 2023 but did not win.

Edward works as a senior maintenance mechanic at Wesley Woods of Augusta.

Edward previously served on the Blythe City Council. He ran for mayor in 2023 but did not win.

As of September 3, 2025, Edward LaJoie did not have a website or any information online.

Edward LaJoie

As of September 3, 2025, Edward Lajoie did not have a website or any information online.

Edward Lajoie

- The mayor leads the executive branch of local government, presiding over city council meetings, making sure city departments run smoothly, and providing services to citizens. 
- The mayor runs the city day to day and prepares the budget each year, meaning that they propose how much funding goes to each city department, including the police department, city parks, transportation, and the fire department. 
- The mayor also hires the Police Chief, Fire Chief, and city department heads, such as City Planning, Parks & Recreation, and Transportation. 
- Most Georgia mayors are elected in odd years to four year terms. Elections are nonpartisan. 