Mayor Johnny Baker Elected to Regional Post

Mayor Johnny Baker was recently elected to the Georgia Municipal Association (GMA) board of directors during its annual meeting in Savannah.

The Rossville mayor for more than nine years will be the president of GMA’s District 1 that includes cities in Bartow, Catoosa, Chattooga, Dade, Fannin, Floyd, Gilmer, Gordon, Haralson, Murray, Paulding, Pickens, Polk, Walker and Whitfield counties.

“I have long been involved in GMA from standpoint of a member,” Mayor Baker said. “I felt with the excellence it provides to the cities of Georgia it was time to step to the plate and help GMA.

GMA executive director Jim Higdon said Mayor Baker was well respected by his colleagues and will provide great leadership to the cities in his region.

Mayor Baker has been one of the biggest supporters of Rossville Athletics and his new post will open up more avenues for the city's athletic program.