Dougherty County

Anthony is originally from Alabama. He attends Christian Life Missionary Baptist Church. Anthony and his wife, Debra, have three children and one grandchild.

Anthony is retired. He worked for the University of Georgia’s Dougherty County Extension Service as the 4-H Youth Development Coordinator and County Extension Coordinator for 24 years.

Anthony Jones is the current county commissioner for district 6.

2022 General Election

2022 General Runoff

Anthony Jones

- County Commissioners create and pass laws at the county-level. These laws show up in very tangible ways, such as determining how much you pay in property and sales taxes, public transportation, and maintaining infrastructure.
- County Commissioners are responsible for preparing and passing the county budget. The budget determines how much funding goes to various public services, such as public transportation, law enforcement, repairing roads, and maintaining infrastructure.
- County Commissioners oversee the administrative duties of your county’s government to ensure the safety, comfort, and well-being of county residents.
- County Commissioners are elected to 4-year terms in staggered years. Typically, you only vote for the County Commissioner that represents your county commission district.

Creates new laws and passes the budget for your county