02/12/2026
Braselton Town Manager Update.
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Braselton Town Manager Consideration for Employment
With anticipation, Braselton’s Town Council announces that E. Ronald Bennett, Jr. (“Ron Bennett”) has been named the sole finalist for the position of Town Manager with the Town of Braselton.
Pursuant to OCGA § 50-18-72(a)(11), the following information about Ron Bennett is being identified for at least 14 calendar days prior to any meeting at which a final vote or action may be taken for appointment.
2005-2023: Partner, Carothers & Mitchell
Serving as City Attorney: Johns Creek (8 years); Flowery Branch (18 years); Bethlehem (18 years). Assisting other local governments as legal counsel: Gwinnett County; Hall County; Fulton County; DeKalb County; Athens-Clarke County.
Advising local governments on at least: zoning litigation; code enforcement; eminent domain; inter-governmental agreements; budgets; water & sewer management; internal policies and procedures & HR; licensing management; open meetings/records compliance.
2023-2024: Assistant City Manager, City of Johns Creek
Serving under City Manager - Ed Densmore (Densmore is now State Certification Manager at the Ga. Assoc. of Chiefs of Police), Ron Bennett provided executive leadership for: Finance ($79M budget); Public Works; Community Development / Commercial Redevelopment; Municipal Court; Information Technology; Transportation (road, bridges, sidewalks, and trails); Capital Improvement Planning; Human Resources; Elections; Planning a Town Center in Johns Creek.
2025-Present: Litigation Attorney, State Farm Insurance Defense Litigator with matters ranging from complex premises liability cases to traumatic brain injuries.
Education & Memberships
Oglethorpe Univ., BA; Mercer University, JD
Int’l. City/County Mgt. Assoc.; Ga. City/County Mgt. Assoc.; State Bar of Ga
