SGBC Roundtable: Inside Municipal Governance with James Lawrence & Darquita Williams

Too many business owners view local government strictly through the lens of taxes and licenses. Under true CEO Logic, we recognize that municipal administration and city finance are critical economic infrastructure. Understanding how city budgets operate, how municipal decisions are executed, and how municipal procurement lines up is the key to positioning your business for long-term regional contracts.

On Monday, August 17, 2026, at 9:30 AM EST, the SGBC hosts an executive panel featuring two premier South Georgia public leaders:

• James Lawrence, City Manager for the City of Quitman, GA

• Darquita Williams, Finance Director for the City of Valdosta, GA

This session offers an exclusive look inside municipal operations, public finance, municipal budgeting, vendor registration, and economic development opportunities across Lowndes and Brooks counties.

Core Takeaways & Operational Blueprints: