Mayor Randall Walker Inducted Into Georgia Municipal Hall of Fame

City of Perry Mayor Randall Walker was inducted into the Georgia Municipal Government Hall of Fame on Monday, June 24 at the Georgia Municipal Association’s (GMA) Annual Convention in Savannah.

Outgoing GMA President Mayor Walker is an exceptional leader known for his quiet, example-setting leadership style. With a background in Chevron and private business, Walker joined the Perry City Council in 2009 and became mayor in 2019. He has since revitalized Perry's downtown, added greenspace, improved infrastructure, and transformed a historic building into the new city hall. He also developed a strategic plan that guides the city's decisions. As GMA President, Walker encouraged member cities to engage with the organization, advocated for policy priorities, and earned the respect of the Georgia General Assembly as a credible voice for Georgia’s cities.

Mayor Walker helped establish the Georgia Mayors Leadership Academy and championed GMA’s “Cities of Civility” initiative, which promotes respectful dialogue among city leaders. With over 130 participating cities and organizations, this effort has fostered civil conversations statewide. A dedicated servant leader, Walker serves on multiple boards and councils, focusing on breaking the cycle of intergenerational poverty and promoting literacy. He actively participates in the Mayor’s Reading Club and serves as a Georgia City Solutions Ambassador.

"Mayor Walker sets an exemplary standard of dedication and service to his community and to the state of Georgia,” said Larry Hanson, CEO and Executive Director of GMA. “His visionary leadership and unwavering commitment to public service has significantly advanced the quality of life in his city and has left a lasting impact on municipal governance in Georgia. We are honored to recognize his outstanding contributions and legacy."

About the Georgia Municipal Association: Based in Atlanta, GMA is a voluntary, non-profit organization that provides legislative advocacy, educational, employee benefit and consulting services to all of Georgia’s 537 cities. GMA anticipates and influences the forces shaping Georgia’s cities and to provide leadership, tools and services that assist municipal governments in becoming more innovative, effective and responsive. Created in 1933, the Georgia Municipal Association (GMA) is the only state organization that represents municipal governments in Georgia. For more information, visit www.gacities.com.