2024 Georgia General Elections

2024 GA Primary Election

2024 GA Primary Election Runoff

The Northeast Georgia, COUNTY COMMISSION DISTRICT 5: Arnold hoping this run is the charm

As of May 7, 2024, George Locke Arnold did not have a website and did not complete our questionnaire.

George Locke Arnold has run for County Commissioner in Habersham County four times since 2019, including two special elections.

As of March 23, 2024, George Locke Arnold did not have a website or any information online.

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George Locke Arnold

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The Northeast Georgian, COUNTY COMMISSION DISTRICT 5: McGugan hopes to bring new insights

Gisela has bachelor's and master's degrees in education from Barry University. She also has a Master of Education, focusing on administration, from St. Thomas University. 

Gisela is an educator with Habersham County Schools and has been a teacher for 21 years.  

This is Gisela "Gigi" McGuan's first entry into politics.

Supports a new county park and a water park in Hall County.

- Supports a new county park and a water park in Hall County.

As of March 23, 2024, Gisela "Gigi" McGugan did not have a website or any information online.

Advocates for an impact fee for new housing developments and apartments to offset the strain on resources like water and sewer.

- Advocates for an impact fee for new housing developments and apartments to offset the strain on resources like water and sewer.

Gisela "Gigi" McGugan

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Ty attended Lithonia High School and received a Bachelor of Business Administration in marketing/marketing management from Kennesaw State University.

Ty is the owner and president of All Services and Associates Printing.

Ty Akins is the Habersham County Commissioner for District 5. He was elected in 2021 and is serving his first term.

Now Habersham, Runoff commission candidates discuss platforms, goals for Habersham

Wants to keep the community informed and believes that holding town halls is a good way to do so, and also to hear their concerns.

Wants to promote active communication with county citizens, and cited citizen needs as critical, particularly as it relates to development.

- Wants to keep the community informed and believes that holding town halls is a good way to do so, and also to hear their concerns.
- Wants to promote active communication with county citizens, and cited citizen needs as critical, particularly as it relates to development.

Key area of focus is county business development to alleviate residential taxes and encourage county youth to stay long-term. 

- Key area of focus is county business development to alleviate residential taxes and encourage county youth to stay long-term. 

As of March 23, 2024, Ty Akins did not have a website or any information online.

Ty Akins

Ty Akins is currently Habersham County Commissioner. He was elected in 2021 and has served one term.

- Wants to keep the community informed and believes that holding town halls is a good way to do so, and also to hear their concerns.

- Wants more business development in the county and said, "Our tax base is heavily residential, and we want more of that burden on businesses. As a business owner, I don’t say that lightly."

As of March 23, 2024, Ty Akins did not have a website and did not complete our questionnaire.

- 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

Habersham County Commissioner, Republican Primary

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