Lonnie Adamson identified as the sole finalist for Brooklet city manager role
Lonnie Adamson III has been named the sole finalist for the Brooklet, Georgia, city manager position after a search process involving seven applicants and interviews with two candidates. The Brooklet City Council may vote on his hiring as early as May 19, following state law requirements for transparency in public agency leadership appointments.
The Brooklet City Council in Georgia has identified Lonnie Adamson III as the sole finalist for the city manager role. Adamson currently serves as city manager in Coolidge, Georgia, near the Florida line, and holds a Master of Public Administration from Columbia Southern University, earned in 2019. His background also includes experience as a recreation and parks associate director for Bryan County and a former football player at Georgia Southern University. The council announced Adamson as the finalist on May 5, complying with the Georgia Open Records Act, which requires public disclosure of candidate documents for executive roles like city manager. The law mandates that relevant materials for up to three finalists must be released at least 14 days before a hiring vote. Brooklet’s council could finalize Adamson’s appointment during a meeting on May 21 or later. Adamson expressed enthusiasm for the opportunity, citing Brooklet’s growth potential and its proximity to the port area and industrial plants. He also highlighted the city’s new school development and strong education system as key attractions. Mayor Nicky Gwinnett, who toured Brooklet’s infrastructure with Adamson, praised his qualifications and small-town experience. This marks the second permanent hire for the Brooklet city manager position since the role was established under a new city charter approved in early 2024. The previous charter assigned administrative duties to the mayor. Paul Dyal, the first official city manager, resigned in October 2024 after less than two months in the role, leading to interim appointments for Carter Crawford and Lori Phillips. The search process, conducted with the help of Sumter Local Government Consulting for a fee of $21,000 plus expenses, initially included seven applicants. Only two were interviewed in person, with Mayor Gwinnett absent during those meetings. The council’s decision reflects a structured approach to filling a critical leadership position in a rapidly developing community.
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