Mayor & Council

Mayor

MayorArnold
 Andy Arnold is a LaFayette High School graduate and is a life-long resident of Walker County. A city resident for more than 35 years, he served on the city council from 2002-2013 and was elected Mayor in 2014. He retired teaching and coaching after a 30 year career at LaFayette High School. He is married to his wife of over 36 years, Teresa. They have three sons, Cameron (wife Rachel), Caleb (wife Chloé) and Carson. Andy and Teresa are active members of First Baptist Church of LaFayette.

Council Member Ward 1


CouncilGarmanyBeacher Garmany was raised in Rock Spring and graduated from LaFayette High School in 1960. He is a longtime resident of LaFayette. Beacher, along with his wife, JoAnne Garmany, moved to the city in 1975. The couple married in 1966. He and JoAnne have one daughter, Rechelle Garmany Adkins who currently resides in Augusta, GA. Beacher has over 37 years business experience as he owned Garmany Motors-GMC here in LaFayette from 1970-84, and served as a manufacturer’s representative from 1984-2007 when he retired. Beacher attends 1st Baptist Church of LaFayette, where has been a member since 1976. Beacher currently serves on the budget committee.

Council Member Ward 2

Council Anthony Underwood Anthony Underwood







Council Member Ward 3


Tim Rayburn





Council Member Ward 4


CouncilChrisDavisChris Davis is a lifelong resident of LaFayette and graduated from LaFayette High School in 1993. Chris is a licensed real estate broker and agent at Real Estate Partners and a member of the NWGA Council of Realtors. Chris serves on the Utility Committee and the Airport Authority for LaFayette. Chris has one son Avery that attends North LaFayette 3rd grade. Chris is the 2017 Mayor Pro-Tem and also the 2017 Chair of the Walker County Chamber of Commerce.

Council Member At-Large


CouncilWayneSwansonWayne Swanson was born in Greenville, South Carolina, in 1951. He moved to LaFayette later that year and graduated from LaFayette High School in 1970. In 1972 he was hired by the City of LaFayette as manager of the LaFayette Golf Course. He left the golf course in 1986 to open his own business. He has served on the council since 1997 and currently serves on the budget committee. He is employed at Five Star Food Service in LaFayette as the company’s Catering Manager.