Troup County: Morris Bio

Morris attended LaGrange High School and received a Bachelor of Science degree in agricultural economics from the University of Georgia. He is married and has two children as well as two grandchildren. He attends First Presbyterian Church of LaGrange.

Morris runs a family timber and cattle business, Jones Bros. Farming Inc.


Morris Jones is currently Troup County Commissioner for District 4. He has been commissioner since 2001 and has served six terms.

As of July 25, 2024, Morris Jones did not have a website or any information online.

Public Services

Economy

Education

Troup County, Georgia Commissioner Arrested for DUI

In 2018, Morris was charged with driving under the influence.

- In 2018, Morris was charged with driving under the influence.

Public Safety

District 4 commissioner candidates state their cases

Housing & Urban Development

As County Commissioner, supported the decision to switch to a single contractor for garbage collection.

Said, "The biggest problem that’s going to be coming in Troup County is going to be our transportation. If you look at our roads, our roads go back into the 20s."

- As County Commissioner, supported the decision to switch to a single contractor for garbage collection.
- Said, "The biggest problem that’s going to be coming in Troup County is going to be our transportation. If you look at our roads, our roads go back into the 20s."

Transportation & Infrastructure

Morris 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.

Troup County Commissioner, District 4

Election results

Candidates (1)