Mayor Fry was born in West Virginia and raised in North Carolina. His passion for civic responsibility began during his high school years, which included JROTC stints as Unit Commander and Drill Team Commander. His leadership activities continued through his very active college years, where he received his Bachelor's Degree in Industrial Electronics, with a minor in Physics.
Steve became a pilot during his service in the US Marine Corps. He traveled the world during over 41 years in the Corps, he continued flying Marine Jets in the Marine Reserves when he became a pilot for Delta Air Lines in 1987. He retired as a Captain in October 2020 after flying for Delta 33 years.
Steve lives in Williamson with his wife, Gina and their three children. They own a small farm and have raised horses, pigs, goats, sheep, chicken, and bison.
He has been active in all things civic for many years, including such diverse service as Pike County Lions Club, Kiwanis Club, Certified Firefighter and First Responder, Chairman of Pike County Board of Commissioners, Farm Bureau Policy Development Committee Chairman, and the Executive Committee for Boy Scouts of America among others. He was appointed by Governor Brian Kemp to the Upper Flint River Regional Water Council and still serves in that capacity.
He and his family are active members of The Church of Joy in Williamson. He belongs to multiple associations that help support his many hobbies and interests, which include hiking, hunting, fishing, and other outdoor activities. He currently coaches various sports, including three shotgun teams, three archery teams, wrestling, football, baseball, and golf. He enjoys traveling, and just getting out on the tractor and working around the farm.
Steve loves being the mayor of Williamson and spends many hours on behalf of the city. Whether it is reviewing and updating the city ordinances, finding old water lines, working on the parks and playgrounds, or helping a stray dog find a home, Mayor Steve's actions show his love for this town and its citizens.
Council Member Dr. Stephen I. Levin was born in Baltimore, Maryland and raised in the nearby suburbs of Baltimore County. He is a graduate of Towson University, receiving a Bachelor's of Science degree in Psychology. He continued his education at the Southern College of Optometry in Memphis, Tennessee, receiving his Doctor of Optometry degree. Dr. Levin currently has an optometry practice in Griffin, Georgia.
Stephen Levin lived in Atlanta for the last 15 years, moving to Williamson in June of 2017 to be closer to his twin children, Jacob and Erin. He was immediately impressed by the rich landscape of Williamson and the closeness of its residents. He participates in many activities throughout town including attending Pike County Recreation Little League games and Girl Scouts and Boy Scouts meetings and events with his children.
Dr. Levin joined the Williamson City Council to make a positive impact on the community where he and his family live. He looks forward to working with residents and other council members to contribute to the future growth of Williamson while maintaining its cherished past.
Bobby has lived almost all of his life in Williamson. He went to school here in Williamson at the old school, on School St., for first and second grade. As a child Bobby recalls playing in the warehouses that surrounded the railway station that stood where the red caboose now sits. He also recalls that the first fire truck for the city of Williamson was parked in the family backyard.
Bobby comes from a family of public servants to Williamson. Both his grandfather and father worked for the mail service here in Pike County. Bobby’s father also worked for the Southern Railway and was mayor of Williamson for eleven years. Bobby is continuing this family tradition of giving back to Williamson by serving as City Councilman.
A true Georgia native, John Smithson grew up in Fayetteville before dedicating his life to craftsmanship and community service. Born on November 18, 1988, John was the first graduating class of Whitewater High School. He shares a unique bond with his identical twin brother, who remains a close neighbor today. John is a Master Mechanic and Robotic Technician whose expertise and "can-do" spirit define everything he touches—from complex engines to the local government.
Alongside his wife, John owns and operates Sanoah Springs, a wedding venue named after their daughter, Sanoah. John serves as the heart of the property's operations, personally managing all landscaping and maintenance. On any given weekend, you’ll find him alongside his wife working on-site at every wedding, ensuring the grounds are pristine and the celebration runs perfectly.
His deep-seated work ethic recently led him to the City Council, where he applies his practical problem-solving skills to better the community he loves. Whether he’s advocating for his neighbors in council chambers or meticulously grooming the venue's acreage on his tractor, John’s focus remains on building a lasting legacy for his family and this town. He is a man who leads with his hands and his heart, committed to keeping his community moving forward.
Council Member Carol Berry was born in Marietta, Georgia and moved to neighboring Griffin when she was in the sixth grade. Carol did not even know that the beautiful town of Williamson even existed until 1991 when she and her husband, Steve, were house hunting and found the perfect home here in Williamson. Carol joined the Planning and Zoning Commission in 1996 and has been a City Council Member since 2001.
She has loved watching Williamson gently grow while striving to maintain the small town atmosphere we have all come to love.
One of Carol's recent projects is organizing the city's Summer Kick-off Picnic in beautiful downtown Williamson.