THOMASVILLE — Boston and Coolidge mayors face challengers in the Tuesday general election, while Barwick Mayor Ned Simmons is unopposed.

Incumbent Boston Mayor Danny Groover said Boston has flourished under his leadership.

“The city has received more than $3.5 million in grants and has seen water, sewer and street improvements, as well as upgraded police equipment and vehicles,” he said.

Groover wants to focus on more infrastructure improvements, including water, sewer and street and sidewalks. He said he will apply for more grants to fund major projects.

Historic preservation is vital to Boston, Groover said, and the city will continue to address derelict properties and seek grants for housing improvements. More park improvements and activities are needed for the growing number of young families moving to Boston, he said.

“Boston’s Downtown Business District is thriving, and I have the time and experience to continue the momentum in Boston and am committed to doing so,” Groover said.

Groover’s challenger, Richard Reynolds, is a 23-year Boston City Council member who resigned from the council to run for mayor.

As Boston mayor pro tem for 14 years, Reynolds said he has had an opportunity “to give direction to the mayor.” Being mayor would allow him to manage the city, Reynolds said.

He wants to help pedestrian traffic by providing sidewalks and to communicate with Thomasville Landmarks in an effort to renovate historically significant businesses and houses.

As mayor, Reynolds would work with the Thomasville-Thomas County Chamber of Commerce to determine what types of businesses would be suitable for Boston.

If elected, Reynolds would communicate with residents who have skills and ideas to help the community grow and thrive.

“I would welcome them to see if they could move it (the city) forward,” Reynolds said.

In Coolidge, incumbent Mayor Diane Causey “truly loves” her role at the helm of city government.

Causey wants the best for Coolidge and constantly looks for financial sources to help the city and to continue all services.

Continuing — and improving — Coolidge’s quality of life is among Causey’s goals. She wants more economic development in Coolidge.

Causey said a community garden and a small farmers market open part time would enhance the city.

“We’re working in every way we can to improve not only quality of life, but to improve what people see when they drive through Coolidge,” Causey said.

In his second try for Coolidge mayor, Nolan Reece Yarbrough said he wants better safety for the town. He wants to add three police officers to the one-person Coolidge Police Department, resulting in two officers during daylight hours and two at night.

“Taxes go for 24-hour police protection,” he said.

Yarbrough wants to look for ways to lower Coolidge water rates and to pursue grants to help reduce utility costs.

As mayor, he would allow residents to speak at city council meetings without having to be placed on the agenda. Anyone wanting to address the council now has to contact city hall, be placed on the agenda and state the purpose for appearing before the council, Yarbrough said.

Yarbrough wants Coolidge to be family-friendly, more attractive and to bring in revenue.