Alabama NewsCenter – How this Alabama mayor is drawing the eyes of the world to Oneonta

Alabama News Center | August 7, 2023 @ 10:00 am

By: Ali Nolan

Oneonta, Alabama, population 6,805, is known for its mining history, its covered bridges and its charismatic mayor who’s put the charming community on the map using the city’s TikTok page.

Mayor Richard Phillips documents life in his hometown, pranks city employees and shows how much he genuinely loves Oneonta and its people through his sweet, short videos.

“When you grow up in a small town as a teenager, it’s the most stressful place in the world,” he says. “You just can’t wait to get out. I went to Auburn, then moved to Manhattan and ended up staying there for six years.”

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