City of Cordele, City Commissioner, Vesta Beal Shephard

Vesta attended A. S. Clarke High School and is a graduate of Savannah State University. Vesta is a member of Greater Morris Tabernacle Baptist Church of Cordele.

Vesta worked as director of medical social services at Crisp Regional Hospital. She is currently retired.

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Cordele Dispatch, City incumbents draw opposition 

Vesta Beal Shepard is currently city commissioner. Vesta was first elected in 2015 and has been in office for two terms.

As of June 6, 2025, Vesta Beal Shepard did not have a website or any information online.

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Vesta Beal Shepard

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

Information about George's personal background is not available at this time.

Information about George's professional background is not available at this time.

Information about George Whitehead’s political background is not available at this time.

As of June 6, 2025, George Whitehead did not have a website or any information online.

George Whitehead

Cordele Dispatch, City incumbents draw opposition

Information about Milton's personal background is not available at this time.

Information about Milton's professional background is not available at this time.

Milton Holly Jr. ran for city commissioner in 2019, but did not win.

As of June 6, 2025, Milton Holly Jr. did not have a website or any information online.

Milton Holly Jr.

- 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. 