Lillie Ann Brown, a lifelong resident of Swainsboro and Emanuel County, is seeking the position of Mayor in the November 4 election.
Her parents are the late Deacon Monroe Brown and Diane Carlyle-Brown. Brown is a 1980 graduate of both Swainsboro High School and Swainsboro Technical College. Her career began at American Yard Products, where she spent 18 years, starting on the assembly line for seven years before moving into the office to work for the personnel department for the remaining 11 years.
For more than 25 years, she has been a dedicated childcare provider, working with children and continuing her education in the field. She received her CDA technical certificate of credit in Early Childhood Care and Basics in December 2021 and Early Childhood Education diploma in 2023. She was also honored to be nominated for the Occupational Award of Leadership as an outstanding student in Early Childhood Education on January 24, 2023. She now serves as a member of Southeastern Technical College’s Childcare Advisory Board. She also spent time as a house parent at the Georgia Sheriff's Home, caring for both boys and girls. She has also worked as a substitute teacher and a paraprofessional in the Swainsboro schools.
Her commitment to service extends to her church, Brown Chapel Center of Deliverance, under the leadership of Pastors Frank and Leola O’Neal of Dublin for the past 32 years. “Over the years, I've had the joy of singing in the choir and leading the praise team. Today, I serve as the church secretary, also the church board, the finance committee, and any other duty that are needed to serve,” stated Brown. “For 18 years, I was also a member and lead singer of the quartet, the Gospel Harmonettes. My passion for helping people is also reflected in my work with the Elderly Meal Delivery, a program I've been a part of for over 20 years. Every third Saturday of the month, I have the privilege of helping to feed over 100 people.”
Brown says she always considered herself a ‘people person"’ and a ‘giver’. She loves to help others, and often does so without seeking any recognition.
My motivation to run for office comes from a deep desire to make a real difference in Swainsboro. I truly believe I can be an asset to this city. My main goal is to help our youth by providing them with more opportunities so they can have a better life than previous generations.
I know I can work with anyone because I believe we all need to be "on one accord" to make Swainsboro a better place to live.
My political philosophy is simple - do the right thing to help everyone, not just a select few. What voters might not know about me is that I am a "giver" who has helped many people behind the scenes.
Don’t forget to vote November 4. Early voting begins Tuesday, Oct. 14.
