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| Cornell Harvey | |
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| 59th Mayor of Brunswick, Georgia | |
| In office January 8, 2014 – January 5, 2022 | |
| Preceded by | Bryan Thompson |
| Succeeded by | Cosby H. Johnson |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1953 (age 70–71) Brunswick, Georgia, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
Cornell Harvey is a politician in Georgia. He was the 59th Mayor of Brunswick, Georgia, serving from 2014 to early 2022, and was the first African-American to hold the position. Harvey is a member of the Democratic Party, and he served in the US Air Force.
Education
Harvey attended Glynn County Public Schools including Perry Elementary, Risley Elementary, Molette Jr. High, and Glynn Academy in Brunswick, Georgia. During his time in the Air Force, he received an associate degree in Systems Management from the Community College of the Air Force, a bachelor's degree in Systems Management from the University of Maryland, and a master's degree in Public Administration from Troy State University.
Military service
Harvey served in the United States Air Force for 29 years, enlisting in October 1971 and retiring in October 2000. In the course of his service, he attained the rank of Chief Master Sergeant (E-9).
References
- "Cornell Harvey takes oath as Brunswick's mayor". jacksonville.com. January 8, 2014. Archived from the original on September 18, 2018.
- Atkinson, Naomi D. "Official Minutes, City Commission Meeting, Wed., Jan. 5, 2022" (PDF). City of Brunswick. Retrieved 19 April 2022.
- "Hall of Mayors". City of Brunswick. Retrieved November 12, 2021.
- ^ Strange, Mary Hawkins (January 22, 2014). "Cornell Harvey, mayor of Brunswick, Ga., has Wakulla roots". Wakulla News.