Mary Parham-Copelan is from Milledgeville, Georgia. She has a Master of Divinity degree. She lives with her husband, Charlie, and their two daughters and son in Milledgeville.

Mary is the founder and CEO of Word of Life Interdenominational Bible Church.

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Mary is currently the mayor of Milledgeville. She was first elected in 2017 and is serving her second term.

Supports and fully funds the Economic Development Authority to help establish careers in Milledgeville.

- Supports and fully funds the Economic Development Authority to help establish careers in Milledgeville.

Economy

As of September 3, 2025, Mary Parham-Copelan’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Public Services

Supports preserving Milledgeville's historic district and protecting the rights of homeowners in that area.

- Supports preserving Milledgeville's historic district and protecting the rights of homeowners in that area.

Housing & Urban Development

Supports the implementation of a new body camera system for police officers.

As mayor, supported the implementation of a new body camera system for police officers.

- As mayor, supported the implementation of a new body camera system for police officers.

Public Safety

Plans to work with the city manager and city council members to design a comprehensive plan to address water issues.

- Plans to work with the city manager and city council members to design a comprehensive plan to address water issues.

Transportation & Infrastructure

Energy & the Environment

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Mary Parham-Copelan

Mary Parham-Copelan is from Milledgeville, Georgia. She has a bachelor's degree in business administration from Georgia College & State University. She lives with her husband, Charlie, and their blended family of two daughters and one son in Milledgeville. She is a licensed ordained minister and the founder and CEO of Word of Life Interdenominational Bible Church.

Mary Parham-Copelan is currently the mayor of Milledgeville. She was first elected in 2017 and is currently serving her third term.

Supports fully funding the Economic Development Authority to research, locate, and establish careers in Milledgeville.

Supports preserving Milledgeville's historic district and protecting the rights of private residents.

As mayor, implemented a new body camera system for police officers.

Plans to work with the city manager and city council members to design a comprehensive plan to address water issues, including rebuilding the 50-year-old water department to allow for early detection of deficiencies.

Plans to work with city officials to develop a plan to address water issues, including rebuilding the 50-year-old water department with a state-of-the-art facility for early detection of deficiencies, promoting a more proactive approach.

- 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. 