Gordon, Georgia
City in the United States in Wilkinson County
About Gordon
Gordon is a city in Wilkinson County, Georgia, United States. As of 2020, its population was 1,783.
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How Gordon is governed
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Residents of Gordon
Registered voters elect the officials below.
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Mayor
Executive
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The city's chief elected official. Presides over the executive branch, proposes the budget and represents the city.
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City Manager / Administrator
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The professional administrator who runs day-to-day operations (in some cities appointed by the council instead of the mayor).
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Police Chief
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Leads the police department.
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Fire Chief
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Leads the fire and emergency services department.
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Public Works Director
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Streets, water, sewer, and city buildings.
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Finance Director
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The budget, taxes, and city accounts.
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Planning & Zoning Director
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Land use, zoning, building permits.
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Parks & Recreation Director
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Parks, programs, and public facilities.
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City Council
Legislative
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The elected body that passes ordinances, sets the tax rate and approves the budget.
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City Clerk
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Keeps the official records, runs meeting agendas and, often, local elections.
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City Attorney
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The city's lawyer; advises officials and prosecutes ordinance violations.
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Boards & Commissions
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Citizen advisory bodies, such as planning, zoning appeals and library boards.
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Municipal Court
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Hears traffic, ordinance and other minor cases.
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Municipal Judge
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Presides over the municipal court.
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Population over time
From 2,152 in 2000 to 1,783 in 2020 (−17.1%).
Show the numbers
| Year | Population |
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| 2020 | 1,783 |
| 2010 | 2,017 |
| 2000 | 2,152 |
History
Gordon was founded in 1843 as a depot on the Central of Georgia Railway. The city was named after William Washington Gordon, a railroad official.
Tornado
On April 3rd, 2017, Gordon was impacted by an EF2 tornado, causing severe damage to multiple businesses and a local park. The tornado caused $100,000 in damages. Nobody was killed or injured.
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