Administrative Department

Administrative Department

Jonathan Sumner
City Manager
Jonathan Sumner was hired as City Manager for the City of Hahira in 2006.  Prior to this, Sumner served as a Project Developer for the Southern Georgia Regional Commission for seven years, bringing over $15 million in grant and low-interest loan dollars to the cities and counties of South Georgia and, at any given time, administering over 100+ different economic development projects.  Sumner obtained his Masters of Public Administration and Bachelors of Business Administration degrees from Valdosta State University. After marrying in 1999, he and his wife Jennifer moved to Hahira in 2003, and reside here with their son, Michael, and daughter, Lena.
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Laura Jones
Administrative Assistant
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Laura became a member of the City of Hahira in June 2023. She plays a crucial role as our part-time administrative assistant, working closely with our City Clerk to provide valuable services to our expanding community. Originally from Florida, Laura previously worked at Sawgrass Realty LLC as an office manager and broker's assistant. In 2020, she relocated to Lowndes County with her husband, bringing her knowledge and dedication to Hahira.
Lemodis Lawerence
Lemodis Lawerence
Custodian
 
 
 

Jennifer Price
Main Street Director
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Jennifer Price joined the City of Hahira in 2019. She currently serves as the Main Street Director and Public Information Officer. Jennifer has a Bachelor of Science in Organizational Leadership and a Master of Arts in Library and Information Science. She is also a Certified Public Manager through the Carl Vinson Institute at the University of Georgia. Jennifer serves as the Vice Chair of the Greater Valdosta United Way Board of Directors. She is also currently serving as the Chair of the Campaign Committee (GVUW) and maintains a position on the Community Impact Committee (GVUW). Jennifer is married to an area farmer, and they have two daughters, Presley and Potter.


Kayla Jewell
Main Street Assistant
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In January 2024, Kayla joined the City of Hahira as the Main Street Assistant, immersing herself in the vibrant community.  Alongside her work, she is pursuing a Bachelor's Degree in Business Management at Georgia Military College. Kayla's ambitions extend beyond her undergraduate studies, as she plans to obtain a Master's Degree in Public Administration to further broaden her expertise.  In addition to her professional and academic pursuits, Kayla is happily married and finds joy in her free time activities such as photography and assisting her husband with his lawncare business. She loves spending time outdoors, and with friends and family.

City of Hahira
102 South Church Street
Hahira, GA 31632  
Phone (229) 794-2330   Fax (229) 794-9310

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Jonathan Sumner
Jonathan Sumner
City Manager
Jonathan Sumner was hired as City Manager for the City of Hahira in 2006.  Prior to this, Sumner served as a Project Developer for the Southern Georgia Regional Commission for seven years, bringing over $15 million in grant and low-interest loan dollars to the cities and counties of South Georgia and, at any given time, administering over 100+ different economic development projects.  Sumner obtained his Masters of Public Administration and Bachelors of Business Administration degrees from Valdosta State University. After marrying in 1999, he and his wife Jennifer moved to Hahira in 2003, and reside here with their son, Michael, and daughter, Lena.
229-794-2330
Carol Royal
Carol Royal
Finance Director
Carol joined the City of Hahira in April 2017 as the Finance Director.  She works directly with leadership to ensure sound financial management and is responsible for budgeting, accounting and payroll.  Prior to coming to Hahira, she was the Human Resource Manager at the Southern Georgia Regional Commission for 18 years.
229-794-2330
Lisa Mashburn
Lisa Mashburn
City Clerk
Lisa came home to the City of Hahira as City Clerk in October 2011.  Prior to this, she worked for the City of Remerton as their City Clerk for five years and recently received her certification from the University of Georgia Carl Vinson Institute of Government.
229-794-2330
Victoria Ingram
Victoria Ingram
Public Works Administrative Assistant and Finance Clerk
Victoria was added to the City of Hahira family in August of 2014 as the Public Works Administrative Assistant and Finance Clerk.
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Lemodis Lawerence
Lemodis Lawerence
Custodian
 
 
 
Jennifer Price
Jennifer Price
Main Street Director