MAYOR’S PANEL
Teresa Thomas Smith is a dedicated public servant and founder and CEO of the Worthy Woman Initiative. Elected to the Palmetto City Council in 2019, Mayor Smith has demonstrated a steadfast commitment to fostering a balanced approach to economic growth and community enrichment. She is dedicated to enhancing recreation and activities for residents of all ages, engaging with local businesses, revitalizing Main Street and downtown areas, and promoting cultural enrichment and the arts. She holds degrees from Georgia State University and Atlanta Metropolitan College. Mayor Evelyn Wynn-Dixon, born in Atlanta, Georgia to Sarah and Grover W. Favors, grew up in the historically black community of Peoplestown as the eldest of seven siblings. Raised in a nurturing environment, she attended Atlanta's public schools during a time when opportunities for people of color were limited to just five high schools. Mayor Dixon continued her education in the Metro- Atlanta Region and later worked at Grady Health Systems before retiring. A proud mother of four and grandmother of seven, she actively participates in numerous community and civic organizations. Rooted in a foundation of faith and hard work instilled by her parents, Mayor Dixon believes in the power of trust in God to achieve anything. This philosophy guides her life and shapes her commitment to serving her constituents.
Mayor Teresa Thomas Smith City of Palmetto, Georgia
Mayor Evelyn Wynn-Dixon City of Riverdale, Georgia
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