JENNIE: Warrenton Mayor Janice Thigpen seals her place in history ...

Janice Thigpen previously worked as Warren County's chief magistrate and probate judge. Before becoming a judge she worked as bookkeeper at Briarwood Academy.

Janice G. Thigpen (Mayor of Warrenton, Georgia, candidate 2025 ...

Janice is the current mayor of Warrenton. She was first elected in 2021 and is serving her first term. 

As mayor, prioritized economic development, infrastructure improvements, and community engagement.

- As mayor, prioritized economic development, infrastructure improvements, and community engagement.

Economy

As of October 18, 2025, Janice G. Thigpen did not have a website or any information online.

Public Services

Housing & Urban Development

Public Safety

Prioritized infrastructure improvements during her tenure as mayor.

- Prioritized infrastructure improvements during her tenure as mayor.

Transportation & Infrastructure

Energy & the Environment

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Janice G. Thigpen

Janice previously worked as Warren County's chief magistrate and probate judge. Before becoming a judge she worked as bookkeeper at Briarwood Academy.

Janice is the current mayor of Warrenton. She was first elected in 2021 and is serving her first term. Before becoming mayor, she served on the Warrenton City Council.

- 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. 