Oakwood’s mayor has this distinction that few have - Gainesville Times

By allowing ads to appear on this site, you support the local businesses who, in turn, support great journalism.

Oakwood’s mayor has this distinction that few have

Oakwood Mayor Lamar Scroggs has held the office since 1976 and he is approaching 50 years in the position. - photo by Scott Rogers

01072026 LAMAR_SCROGGS 1.jpg — Oakwood Mayor Lamar Scroggs has held the office since 1976 and he is approaching 50 years in the position. - photo by Scott Rogers

City managers and police chiefs have come and gone in Oakwood, but one person has remained constant for 50 years: Mayor Lamar Scroggs.