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Marshall Talley lives in Macon, Georgia. He attended Albany State University. He lives with his wife, Kimberly, and their four children. 

Marshall is the co-founder of Cheers Hospitality Collective and KuntryKim Natural Products. He is also the owner of FABartender Management Consulting. Previously, he served as program director for the Mentors Project of Bibb County.

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Marshall is the co-founder of Cheers Hospitality Collective and KuntryKim Natural Products and the program director at The Mentors Project of Bibb County, Inc. He previously worked as the food and beverage manager at Vibez Brunch Bar and Grill and a food and beverage specialist at FABartender Management and Consulting LLC> 

Marshall previously ran for Macon-Bibb County Water Authority member in 2026 but did not win.

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Marshall previously ran for Bibb County, Georgia, Water Authority member in 2022, but did not win.

Said, "Every rate and capital decision should be judged by whether it protects families, seniors, and small businesses."

Plans to strengthen the Macon Water Alliance, which provides environmental education, water and sewer resource assistance, and help for residential water-related plumbing repairs.

Plans to implement the "Flow Forward" initiative to strengthen partnerships with the Bibb County School System and Central Georgia Technical College to introduce students to water careers, stormwater infrastructure, environmental stewardship, and skilled-trades pathways.

Opposes data centers that strain local water resources and harm existing residents, advocating for fair water access for Macon families without preferential treatment for corporations.

- Said, "Every rate and capital decision should be judged by whether it protects families, seniors, and small businesses."
- Plans to strengthen the Macon Water Alliance, which provides environmental education, water and sewer resource assistance, and help for residential water-related plumbing repairs.
- Plans to implement the "Flow Forward" initiative to strengthen partnerships with the Bibb County School System and Central Georgia Technical College to introduce students to water careers, stormwater infrastructure, environmental stewardship, and skilled-trades pathways.
- Opposes data centers that strain local water resources and harm existing residents, advocating for fair water access for Macon families without preferential treatment for corporations.

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As of May 22, 2026, Marshall Talley’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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Middle Georgia Chiropractic  Dr. Ron Lemon

Ron E. Lemon lives in Macon, Georgia. He earned his bachelor's degree from the University of Missouri and his graduate degree from Palmer Chiropractic College. He volunteers with the Vineville Neighborhood Association and the Friends of Tattnall Square Park. He lives with his family in the Vineville neighborhood. 

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Ron previously ran for Macon, Georgia, City Council but did not win. 

As of May 22, 2026, Ron E Lemon did not have a website or any information online.

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- Water authority boards are in charge of the county's water and wastewater systems. 
- They are responsible for reading meters, maintaining the system, serving customers, coordinating with county planning and building inspection, and developing the sewer system.
- They bill, collect payment, and provide services for all water and sewer services throughout the county. 

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