(FORT VALLEY, Ga., November 5, 2026) – The City of Fort Valley held interviews for the position of City Administrator during an executive session of the City Council on Monday, November 2, 2024. Following deliberation by the Mayor and Council, the city is pleased to announce two finalists for the position of Fort Valley City Administrator: Ms. Angelyne Butler and Ms. Tanita Norris. The City Council intends to vote on the confirmation of a candidate at the regular monthly meeting of the Fort Valley City Council on Thursday, November 19, 2026. Documentation pertaining to the qualifications of the two finalists is available at Fort Valley City Hall, located at 204 West Church Street, Fort Valley, Georgia, 31030, in the office of Ms. Dianne Woodson, Human Resources Director.
Ms. Angelyne Butler is the founder and principal consultant for E9 Advisory Group, LLC. Previously, she served as Mayor of the City of Forest Park, Georgia from January 2018 through January 2026. Ms. Butler also has governmental experience with the Spalding County Registration and Elections department and the Fulton County Registration and Elections department. Ms. Butler holds a Master of Public Administration from Troy University and a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from Spelman College.
Ms. Tanita Norris currently serves as the Assistant City Manager for the City of Sylvester, Georgia, a position she has held since July 2023. She has also served the City of Sylvester as both Interim City Manager and Human Resources Director. Ms. Norris previously worked for six years at the City of Ashburn, Georgia, serving for three of those years as the City Manager. Ms. Norris holds a Master of Public Administration and a Bachelor of Science in Political Science from Albany State University.
The search and interview process for the City Administrator position was led by the Fort Valley Mayor and City Council. The Mayor and Council thoroughly reviewed resumes, discussed qualifications, and interviewed multiple candidates. The Mayor and City Council believe that both candidates bring strong educational and professional credentials to the position and a desire to work for the City of Fort Valley. The Middle Georgia Regional Commission provided technical support to the selection committee throughout this process.
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Story Contact: MayorShakeena Reeves, City of Fort Valley, Georgia
(478) 825-8261 | mayor.reeves@fortvalleyga.org