An influencer, an activist, a renaissance man, a servant

Mayor Corey L. Ramsey

embodies stellar leadership. Reared in a Christian family, his spiritual heritage is the foundation upon which he stands. Four core values were intentionally instilled in Corey by his parents,grandparents, and mentors: faith, determination, excellence, and leadership. These attributes propelled him to excel academically, musically, spiritually, and socially.

A native of Bamberg, South Carolina, Corey is the fourth of five children and a proud

graduate of Bamberg-Ehrhardt High School. Upon graduation, he entered the workforce

and—by the age of 21—had established himself in the restaurant industry as one of the

youngest General Managers in the history of Capital Restaurant Group, LLC., headquartered in North Charleston, SC.

Since the age of 15, Corey has performed professionally as a saxophonist and continues to serve as Minister of Music and Associate Minister in churches throughout South Carolina.

Mayor Ramsey is currently matriculating through the rigors of higher learning, expanding

his capacity to lead and serve. In recognition of his service and humanitarian efforts, he

holds an Honorary Doctorate in Humanitarianism from the School of the Great Commission Bible College and Seminary.

On April 10, 2023, Corey was elected to the Bamberg City Council and assumed the role of City Commissioner for the Bamberg County Chamber of Commerce. On April 14, 2025, he was inaugurated as the youngest Mayor ever elected in the City of Bamberg. Mayor Ramsey is devoted to the engagement, empowerment, and achievement of his community. He believes, and often states:

“If we engage our communities at the point of their need, we will be equipped to serve them efficiently while empowering our people with knowledge in anticipation of unprecedented achievement.” To put this belief into action through both articulation and demonstration, he serves on the Board of Directors of Rural Life Resources, Inc., and is the founder of Garden of Hope International, Inc.—organizations dedicated to community development, economic empowerment, and spiritual growth.

Mayor Ramsey is a devoted family man who adores his wife, Candice, and their children —

Corey L. Ramsey II, Zion, and Mila. He strives to lead his family and those he serves with integrity, compassion, and competence. Above all, as a devout follower of Christ licensed to the Gospel Ministry in 2024 by the Christian Covenant Fellowship of Ministries, Mayor

Ramsey’s mission is clear: to exalt Jesus Christ, empower the community, and influence every culture of society for the Glory of God.