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James Burgess for Ashburn City Council
The work ahead
I’m a lifelong advocate for transparency, equity, and smart growth in rural Georgia. Grounded in service and driven by impact, I focus on creating real solutions for real people — from expanding opportunities for small businesses and youth to ensuring local government works for everyone. My mission is simple: empower people, solve real problems, and build a future we can all be proud of.
52 commitments
8 areas
Know Your City
You can't hold anybody accountable to a system nobody explained.
Read this pillarOur Young People
A building is not the same as a resource.
Read this pillarOur Neighborhoods
What people actually call City Hall about.
Read this pillarParks, Health, and Recreation
Six parks sitting quiet. And the sidewalk runs out.
Read this pillarOur Elders and Veterans
They shouldn't feel forgotten in a city they built.
Read this pillarPublic Safety
Whether somebody comes when you call.
Read this pillarHow City Hall Works
You will know what is going on in your city.
Read this pillarBusiness, Downtown, and I-75
Interstate access gets you on a list. The drive-in decides.
Read this pillarWhat should be fixed first on your street?
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Latest news
All newsAug 24, 2026
I'm running for city council.
Some of you will understand this. Some of you will question it. Both reactions are fair. I am running for Ashburn City Council. I could have announced that…
Aug 6, 2025
Leaving the Table, Not the Fight
Effective immediately, I resign from my position on the Turner County Board of Commissioners. I joined this board with optimism and a genuine commitment to move our county…
Jun 27, 2025
📝 Upcoming: Turner County Vision Workshop – July 1 at 10 AM
We’re keeping the momentum going. On Tuesday, July 1 at 10:00 AM , Turner County will host its next Comprehensive Plan Vision Workshop — a critical step in…
May 19, 2025
Turner County's Comprehensive Plan Kickoff — Where Vision Meets Action
Turner County officially kicked off its five-year Comprehensive Plan update with a collaborative stakeholder meeting designed to shape the county’s future. Representatives from local government, city councils, and…
Key dates
Early voting
October 13–30, 2026
Election Day
November 3, 2026
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