Newsbreak, Crisp, Cordele and Arabi General Special Municipal Election – Qualified Candidates

As of August 31, 2023, George Whitehead did not have a website or any information online.

Natural Resources & the Environment

Housing & Urban Development

Public Safety

Public Services

Transportation & Infrastructure

George Whitehead

Cordele Dispatch, City incumbents draw opposition

As of August 31, 2023, Milton Holly Jr. did not have a website or any information online.

Milton Holly Jr.

City of Cordele, City Commissioner, Vesta Beal Shephard

Cordele Dispatch

Cordele Dispatch, City incumbents draw opposition 

As of August 31, 2023, Vesta Beal Shepard did not have a website or any information online.

Vesta Beal Shepard

- City commissioners work together with the rest of the commission to set and implement city policy. 
- The city commission is tasked with ensuring the health, comfort, and safety of residents of the city 
- City commissioners work with the mayor to govern city departments, such as the police department, fire department, transportation department, and parks and recreation department. 
- City commissioners represent either the whole city or residents of a specific district. 
- Most city commissioners in Georgia are elected in odd years to four year terms. Elections are nonpartisan. 