Mr. Donnie A. Bryant was appointed to fill a vacancy on the Hampton City Council. Mr. Bryant began serving on January 29, 2025. His term is through the end of this year.
Donnie Bryant Hampton Council
Donnie Bryant joins the Hampton City Council following a distinguished career spanning military service, corporate leadership, and community engagement. Bryant brings a wealth of experience and a passion for service to his new role. A United States Air Force veteran, Bryant served as an Air Traffic Controller before transitioning into a successful career at AT&T. While there, he held key management positions in Marketing, Human Resources, and Information Technology.
His leadership and strategic insight have been instrumental in driving initiatives that enhance both business operations and community development. Bryant has been actively involved in the Hampton community. He previously served as Chairman of the Hampton Historic Preservation Commission (HHPC). In addition, he is a current member of the Main Street Advisory Board (MSAB) and the Georgia Initiative for Community Housing (GICH). His commitment to historic preservation and community revitalization has played a vital role in shaping Hampton’s growth and development.
Originally from New Orleans, Bryant has embraced Hampton as his home, immersing himself in local initiatives and working to strengthen the city’s cultural and economic landscape. Beyond his professional and civic contributions, he enjoys Bundt cake baking, traveling, skydiving, and hot air ballooning. Bryant is known as PaPa to his four energetic and smart Grands who live in Spokane.
As a City Councilman, Bryant aims to leverage his leadership experience and community involvement to foster economic development, preserve Hampton’s historic charm, and ensure a high quality of life for residents. His dedication to progress and service makes him a valuable asset to the Hampton City Council and the community at large.
This section was provided to The Henry Reporter for publication.
Council Elections 2025
The vacancy that Mr. Bryant filled was created by the resignation of Sheila Barlow. Because there was less than one year remaining in her term, the council could appoint someone to fill the position. Mr. Bryant’s term is through December 31, 2025. If he so chooses, he may run in the November 2025 municipal election to seek a full four-year term.
In addition to Mr. Bryant’s seat, seats held by Devlin Cleveland and Willie Turner will be up for re-election. Mayor Tarpley’s term is also expiring this December. The mayor and council members, if they decide to run again, and any other candidates will qualify in August for the November election.
Featured image shows the Hampton Train Depot. Clayton Carte photo.
