Episode 5 | Meet Mayor Pro Tem Michael Rudnick: Mulberry’s Steady Hand

In Episode 5 of Coker on the Record, Mayor Michael Coker sits down with Mayor Pro Tem Michael Rudnick to introduce the residents of the City of Mulberry, Georgia to one of its key leaders.

Mayor Pro Tem Rudnick shares his story—from a career in fleet management for the City of Lawrenceville to earning a Master’s in Public Administration from UGA, and how his municipal background helps guide the City of Mulberry through its early challenges. He talks about the realities of building a city from scratch, the growing pains, and the moments that make the work worth it—from helping residents one-on-one to seeing the city’s first business licenses on the wall.

This episode is an honest, behind-the-scenes look at the heart of local government—and how Mayor Michael Coker and Gwinnett County’s newest city are working toward a strong, community-centered future.