Brooke Huckaby
Brooke Huckaby | |
|---|---|
| Mayor of Arabi, Georgia | |
| Assumed office January 2024 | |
| Preceded by | Craig Huckaby |
| Personal details | |
| Born | March 4, 2003 Arabi, Georgia, U.S. |
| Party | Republican |
| Spouse |
Cole Wilson (m. 2024) |
Brooke Huckaby Wilson (/ˈhʌkəbi/, born March 4, 2003[1]) is an American politician who is currently the mayor of Arabi, Georgia. Elected at 20, Huckaby is currently the youngest elected mayor in the history of Georgia[2] and the youngest elected female mayor in the history of the United States.[3]
Career
After Huckaby's father, Craig Huckaby, declined to run for another term as mayor, Huckaby chose to put her name on the ballot and run for mayor to succeed him.[4] Huckaby, a Republican,[5] was elected mayor on November 7th, 2023 at 20 years old, becoming the youngest elected female mayor in the history of Georgia and the United States.[6] Some on social media have criticized that nepotism on behalf of her father who was previously the mayor, and Arabi's small population were reasons Huckaby was elected.[7] Huckaby's goals as mayor include establishing a police force in Arabi[8] and inspiring other members of Gen Z to become active in politics.[9][10][11]
Personal life
Concurrent with serving as mayor, Huckaby is a student at Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College (ABAC), where she is majoring in agricultural technology.[12] Huckaby also works as a part-time employee for the Georgia Department of Agriculture.[13]
Huckaby sang the national anthem at a Donald Trump rally in Macon on November 3, 2024.[14]
Huckaby married her husband, Cole Wilson, on November 16, 2024.[15]
References
- ^ Huckaby, Brooke (November 12, 2025). "Brooke Huckaby Wilson". Facebook. Retrieved November 12, 2025.
- ^ Wilson, Matthew (July 10, 2024). "Meet The Youngest Mayor In Georgia History As Gen Z Takes Office". Wide Open Country. Retrieved July 10, 2024.
- ^ Owen, Preslee; Clements, Tristen; Alvarado, Amanda (July 8, 2024). "21-year-old is the youngest female mayor in U.S. history". KLTV. Retrieved July 8, 2024.
- ^ Brown, Sarah (November 13, 2023). "Second Generation Mayor elected in Arabi". Cordele Dispatch. Retrieved July 8, 2024.
- ^ Lozano, Isaac (November 3, 2024). "I love my little town: A 21-year-old in Georgia is the youngest woman mayor in US history". The Independent. Retrieved November 3, 2024.
- ^ Owen, Preslee; Clements, Tristen (July 4, 2024). "Georgia sees its youngest female mayor in state history". Atlanta News First. Retrieved July 8, 2024.
- ^ Rose, Tamkeenat (July 8, 2024). "Brooke Huckaby makes history as Georgia's youngest female mayor, Internet says 'her daddy runs the town's economy'". MEAWW. Retrieved July 8, 2024.
- ^ Edmondson, Jalen (April 26, 2024). "Student Elected Youngest Mayor in U.S." The Stallion. Retrieved July 8, 2024.
- ^ Penley, Taylor (July 7, 2024). "Gen Z Georgian becomes youngest female mayor in state history: 'Take that step forward'". Fox News. Retrieved July 8, 2024.
- ^ Brel, Jack (July 7, 2024). "Brooke Huckaby: Georgia's Trailblazing 21-Year-Old Mayor". Vocal. Retrieved July 8, 2024.
- ^ Washington, Marc (July 8, 2024). "Gen Z Trailblazer Brooke Huckaby Becomes Youngest Female Mayor In US History In Arabi, Georgia". Hoodline. Retrieved July 8, 2024.
- ^ "ABAC sophomore serves as mayor of Arabi". Douglas Now. June 25, 2024. Retrieved July 8, 2024.
- ^ Owen, Preslee; Clements, Tristin (July 4, 2024). "Georgia sees its youngest female mayor in state history". WALB. Retrieved July 8, 2024.
- ^ Sargent, Tucker (November 3, 2024). "Live updates: Former President Donald Trump holds rally in Macon two days ahead of Election Day". WMGT. Retrieved November 3, 2024.
- ^ "Brooke & Cole". The Knot. Retrieved April 6, 2025.