Mayor Ron Shinnick
Term 2014-present
A Vision for the Future of Cohutta
As Mayor of Cohutta, my vision is to honor the small-town character that makes our community special while preparing responsibly for a stronger, more connected future. Cohutta's greatest strength is its people, and our progress will be built on supporting families, local businesses, and the natural beauty that surrounds us.
My Story
My family is my foundation and the reason I serve. We love this town - the quiet mornings, the familiar faces, the traditions that bring us together. Cohutta is more than where we live; it's where we've built our lives and our memories. That's why I'm dedicated to protecting its character, supporting its people, and keeping it a place families are proud to call home.
Previous Mayor
Don Henderson served as mayor from 1970 to 2014. He was the town's first mayor.
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From his obituary:
He was a lifelong resident of Cohutta, a community he dedicated his life and love to. A member of the Cohutta Ruritan Club for over 70 years, he helped start the Cohutta Volunteer Fire Department and served as its Chief for many years. Later on, he helped write the initial charter for the Town of Cohutta and was elected its first Mayor, a position he held for 44 years.
If you were in a hurry, you were in trouble with Don. But if you wanted to sit and talk for hours, you could find no one better. He was a man who loved his family, his farm and his community. Along with his family farm, Don also had The Henderson Insurance Agency and Don’s Sundries.