Mayor Joey Recker - Plains, Georgia

09/01/2026

Plains moves forward every day because of the hardworking people and dedicated businesses that serve our community.

From our local business owners and their employees to city staff, public safety personnel, educators, healthcare workers, farmers, contractors, volunteers, and everyone who shows up each day ready to work—your efforts make a real difference.

Thank you for investing your time, talents, and resources in Plains. Your hard work keeps our community strong, supports our neighbors, and helps build a brighter future for our city.

We see you, we appreciate you, and we are grateful for all you do to keep Plains moving forward!

— Mayor Joey Recker
City of Plains, Georgia

08/31/2026

🇺🇸 As we look ahead to the upcoming Labor Day weekend, I want to wish everyone in Plains a safe, relaxing, and enjoyable holiday.

Labor Day is an opportunity to recognize the hardworking men and women whose dedication and service strengthen our community and our nation.

Please remember that Plains City Hall will be closed Monday, September 7, in observance of Labor Day.

If you are traveling or gathering with family and friends, please drive carefully, never drink and drive, use caution around grills and outdoor fires, stay hydrated, and keep a close watch on children and pets.

Let’s all do our part to make this a safe Labor Day weekend for everyone!

—Mayor Joey Recker

08/28/2026

Last night, we had the opportunity to celebrate a truly remarkable chapter in the history of the City of Plains.

After 32 years of service on the Plains City Council, Mr. Eugene Edge has retired from his position as a Councilman. It was wonderful to see so many friends, family members, citizens, and community leaders come together to thank him and wish him well.

Thirty-two years of public service is an incredible commitment. Mr. Edge has seen Plains through many changes over the years, and throughout it all, he has given his time and energy in service to our community.

I’m grateful that we were able to take an evening to simply say thank you and celebrate the many years he has devoted to the people of Plains.

Thank you to everyone who helped make the reception special, and especially to everyone who came out to help us honor Mr. Edge.

Congratulations on your retirement, Mr. Edge, and thank you for 32 years of service to the City of Plains!

Here are a few pictures from a great evening celebrating a well-deserved retirement. 🇺🇸

— Joey Recker
Mayor, City of Plains

08/19/2026

🎉 PLEASE JOIN US AS WE HONOR COUNCILMAN EUGENE EDGE! 🎉

The City of Plains invites our entire community to join us for a special reception honoring Councilman Eugene Edge and celebrating his incredible 32 years of service to the citizens of Plains.

📅 Thursday, August 27, 2026
⏰ 5:00–7:00 PM
📍 Plains Community Center

For more than three decades, Eugene has faithfully served our community with dedication, integrity, common sense, and a genuine love for Plains and its people. His steady leadership and willingness to serve have helped guide our city through many changes, challenges, and accomplishments.

Thirty-two years of public service is an extraordinary commitment, and we want to make sure Eugene knows just how much his service has meant to Plains.

Please come by, visit with Eugene and his family, share a story or memory, and help us say THANK YOU for 32 remarkable years of service to our hometown.

❤️ Everyone is invited — come help us give Eugene the celebration he deserves!

Please share and help us spread the word!

City of Plains, Georgia

08/17/2026

08/12/2026

SPECIAL ELECTION
QUALIFYING NOTICE

Notice is hereby given that, in accordance with O.C.G.A. § 21-2-540 a Special Election shall be held in Sumter County to fill the vacancy in the office of Council Member Post 2 for Plains, GA, caused by the resignation of Eugene Edge, Sr.

The special election will be held on November 3, 2026.

Qualifying fee for Council Member is $117.00


Qualifying dates are August 24, 2026, from 8:30 am until August 27, 2026 at 12:00 noon.

Qualifying forms may be obtained, and fees paid, at Plains City Hall, 101 W Church Street
during regular business hours.

All persons who are not registered to vote and who desire to register to vote in the special election may register to vote through October 5, 2026.

Cynthia Bagwell
City Clerk
City of Plains

08/12/2026

📋 Help Shape the Future of Plains!

The City of Plains is currently working on our Comprehensive Plan — but what exactly does that mean?

Simply put, a Comprehensive Plan is our community’s roadmap for the future. It helps us identify where we are today, where we want to go, and what priorities should guide decisions in the years ahead.

The plan looks at important areas such as housing, transportation, economic development, community facilities, land use, natural and cultural resources, and quality of life.

Most importantly, we want to hear from YOU!

We are asking Plains residents to take a few minutes to complete our Community Survey. Your input will help us understand what you value about Plains, what challenges you see, and what you believe should be priorities for our community moving forward.

📱 Scan the QR code attached to this post to take the survey.

Whether you’ve lived in Plains your entire life or you’re relatively new to our community, your voice matters. Please participate and help us plan for the future of Plains!

🏡 Our community. Our future. Our plan.

07/31/2026

I am both honored and humbled to share that I have been appointed to serve on the Georgia Municipal Association’s Legislative Policy Council for the 2026–2027 term.

The Legislative Policy Council is made up of mayors, councilmembers, and other municipal officials from across Georgia who work together to identify the issues facing cities and help develop the Georgia Municipal Association’s legislative priorities before each session of the General Assembly.

For Plains, this means our community will have a seat at the table when important discussions are taking place about issues that affect cities like ours—such as infrastructure, water and sewer systems, public safety, economic development, transportation, municipal funding, and local decision-making.

I don’t see this as a personal recognition as much as an opportunity to represent the people of Plains and other small cities that often don’t get a voice. My goal is to listen, learn from other community leaders across Georgia, and bring back ideas, resources, and relationships that can help make our city even stronger.

One of the responsibilities of serving on the Council is hosting a Hometown Connection event, where state legislators visit our community to hear directly from local leaders and see our opportunities and challenges firsthand. I hope to work with our City Council and community partners to host this event in Plains and showcase all the great things happening here.

Thank you for the trust you’ve placed in me to serve as your Mayor. I look forward to continuing to work alongside our City Council, city staff, volunteers, and citizens as we strive to move Plains forward while preserving the values that make our hometown so special.

07/30/2026

Beautiful!

Look what just went up! 🪧

Mother Allie's House in Plains, Georgia — childhood home of former First Lady Rosalynn Carter — now has a brand new sign out front, complete with a QR code for quick and easy booking info.

If you've ever wanted to stay somewhere steeped in real Georgia history, this is it. Scan the code next time you're driving through Plains, or reach out to us directly to check availability.

We can't wait to welcome you.

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Thank you Whitley Design Co.!