Mayor Mary Parham-Copelan Reacts After Securing Historic Third Term in Milledgeville
Thursday, November 13th, 2025
Mayor Mary Parham-Copelan has been re-elected for a third term, making history yet again as the first African American woman to hold the city’s top office.
Copelan celebrated her win at a watch party surrounded by family and supporters. Reflecting on the campaign, she acknowledged the controversy that arose early on when she spoke openly about witnessing racism as a child in Milledgeville. Despite this, Copelan credited her victory to the collective effort of the entire community.
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