2025 GA General Election

2025 Georgia Municipal Runoff

Craig Newton

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Craig is from Norcross, Georgia. He has a degree in metrology from Central Georgia Technical Institute. He is an ordained Baptist deacon.

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Craig is currently the mayor of Norcross. He was first elected in 2018 and is currently serving his second term. Before becoming mayor, he served 10 terms on the Norcross City Council.

Believes in helping local businesses while adhering to state guidelines on public dollar use.

Believes cities face ongoing challenges like traffic congestion, air pollution, public safety, and funding essential services, worsened by COVID-19.

Supports the Affordable Housing Strategy Implementation Program, which includes a Rapid Re-Housing program and Homeless Prevention initiatives.

Supports police accountability and suggested the Georgia Municipal Association (GMA) adopt the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA) certification for cities, which requires a citizen panel.

Wants to improve infrastructure and public spaces.

As of October 13, 2025, Craig Newton did not have a website or any information online.

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Craig Newton is from Norcross, Georgia. He has a degree in metrology from Central Georgia Technical Institute. He is an ordained Baptist deacon.

Supports helping local businesses while adhering to state guidelines on public dollar usage.

Economy

Believes cities face ongoing challenges such as traffic congestion, air pollution, public safety, and essential service delivery, worsened by COVID-19, and that "City leaders require complex solutions to complex issues, while also providing accessible services to all citizens and constituents they serve."

Public Services

Supports affordable housing initiatives and plans to implement a Rapid Re-Housing program and Homeless Prevention and Emergency Shelter initiatives in collaboration with local organizations.

Housing & Urban Development

Supports police accountability and suggested the Georgia Municipal Association (GMA) adopt the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA) certification for cities, which includes a citizen panel for further accountability.

Public Safety

Plans to enhance public spaces and improve infrastructure.

Transportation & Infrastructure

Energy & the Environment

- 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. 