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The Canton City Council sets all policies for the City including fiscal and administrative policy. The councilmembers' terms of office are for four years. Elections occur every two years so terms are staggered. The current Mayor Pro Tem is Farris Yawn; he takes on the role of mayor when Mayor Grant is absent. All wards are city-at-large positions with geographic residency requirements.

The governing body of the City of Canton is the City Council that establishes local law and policies through the enactment of ordinances and resolutions. Regular City Council meetings are held at 6 p.m. on the first and third Thursday each month at Canton City Hall located at 110 Academy Street. The City Council may postpone or cancel any meeting as deemed necessary.

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Council Members

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Roach, Bryan

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  • Departments:Mayor & Council
  • Title:Councilmember Ward 2
  • Phone:(770) 704-1500
  • Email:

Term Expires 12/2025

Bryan Roach has had a diverse and community-focused career. His background as a local from Canton and his educational and professional journey reflect his deep ties to the area. He not only has experience in business but has also shown a commitment to public service and community involvement.

Here’s a breakdown of his background:

  • Education and Early Life: Born and raised in Canton, Bryan graduated from Cherokee High School and later earned a Political Science degree from the University of Georgia, where he also played football as a freshman.
  • Professional Career: After graduating in 1999, he worked in sales at Prestige Cable, which was eventually acquired by Comcast. He then shifted his career to ETC Communications in 2002, and later earned a real estate license in 2006. Currently, he works as a real estate agent at ERA Sunrise Realty and serves as a managing member for several real estate-holding corporations.
  • Community Service: Bryan served as Vice Chairman of the Cherokee County Parks and Recreation Board of Advisors from 2011-2014 and is an active member of various local organizations, including the Cherokee Association of Realtors, Cherokee County Game and Fish Club, Canton Moose Lodge, Ducks Unlimited, and several golf clubs.
  • Personal Life: He has been married to Janet, a teacher in the Cherokee County School District, for 19 years. They have a son, Michael.

This blend of professional experience, community involvement, and personal ties to Canton makes him a well-rounded leader in his first term as a councilmember.

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