Chastain Announces Run for Tax Commissioner

As of July 25, 2024, David "Andy" Chastain did not have a website or any information online.

David Chastain was elected for Tax Commissioner in 2017, and is currently serving his second term. 

Chastain Advocates for Tax Office Staying on Downtown Square

Opposes moving the courthouse tax office from downtown Thomaston. 

As Tax Commissioner, he successfully petitioned to increase homestead tax exemptions in Upson County. 

Established yearly town hall meetings in an effort to keep citizens more informed on tax issues. 

Installed a credit and debit card transaction selection, and an online property tax payment system.

Worked with a local bank to increase the interest rates on deposits from .05 percent to 3.11 percent.

- Opposes moving the courthouse tax office from downtown Thomaston. 
- As Tax Commissioner, he successfully petitioned to increase homestead tax exemptions in Upson County. 
- Established yearly town hall meetings in an effort to keep citizens more informed on tax issues. 
- Installed a credit and debit card transaction selection, and an online property tax payment system.
- Worked with a local bank to increase the interest rates on deposits from .05 percent to 3.11 percent.

Administration

David "Andy" Chastain

Tax Commissioners are elected at the county level, and their job is to oversee most phases of the taxing process. These responsibilities include billing, collecting, processing, and distributing taxes. They are generally in charge of property taxes, solid waste fees, public utilities, and renewing your vehicle tag. Notably, the Tax Commissioner does not determine how much taxes you pay. Because taxes are a source of revenue for counties, the tax commissioners’ work is ultimately beneficial to individual cities, education, transportation, and other local services. In addition to administering tax laws, the department is responsible for enforcing laws and  regulations pertaining to the control of alcoholic beverages and tobacco products in Georgia as well as motor vehicle license plate and title administration.

Oversees the taxing process in the county