User:TarheelBornBred/Brooke Huckaby

Brooke Huckaby (born 2002/03) is an American politician who is currently the mayor of Arabi, Georgia. Huckaby is currently the youngest female mayor in the history of Georgia and the United States.

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. Huckaby was elected mayor on November 7th, 2023, becoming the youngest mayor in the history of Georgia and the United States. Some on social media have criticized that nepotism on behalf of her father previously being the mayor and Arabi's small population were reasons Huckaby was elected. Huckaby's goals as mayor include establishing a police force in Arabi and inspiring other members of Gen Z to become active in politics.

Personal life
Concurrent with serving as mayor, Huckaby is also a student at Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College (ABAC), where she is majoring in agricultural technology. Huckaby also serves as a part-time employee for the Georgia Department of Agriculture.