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Debbie attended Kennesaw State University for a degree in accounting and R L Osborne High School. She is from Marietta, Georgia, and currently lives in Cedartown, Georgia. 

Debbie works as a tax professional with corporate and small businesses and owns DAC Tax Service. 

This is Debbie Connelly's first entry into politics. 

As of March 19, 2024, Debbie Connelly did not have a website or any information online.

Public Services

Supports school tax exemptions for seniors.

- Supports school tax exemptions for seniors.

Economy

Education

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Advocates for a full-time fire department in Polk County.

- Advocates for a full-time fire department in Polk County.

Public Safety

Housing & Urban Development

Transportation & Infrastructure

Debbie Connelly

Polk Today, Vines adds name for County Commission District 1 consideration

James is a high school graduate and has a Bachelor's Degree in Criminal Justice with a concentration in administration, and a Master's Degree, both from Saint Leo University. He currently resides in Polk County with his wife

James Vines operates a rental property business with his wife. He previously served in the United States Navy and in law enforcement.

Northwest Georgia News, James Vines Running for Polk County Commission 

James Vines ran for County Commissioner in Polk County in 2020, but did not win.

Plans to prioritize the needs of first responders.

- Plans to prioritize the needs of first responders.

Wants spending and taxation policies to be in line with mean citizen salaries and expenses.

Believes county finances "could be in better shape."

- Wants spending and taxation policies to be in line with mean citizen salaries and expenses.
- Believes county finances "could be in better shape."

As of March 19, 2024, James Vines did not have a website or any information online.

Said most important issues are infrastructure, county growth, and staffing.

- Said most important issues are infrastructure, county growth, and staffing.

James Vines

Hubbard sworn in for Commission seat

Jordan lives in Polk County with his wife, Jessica. 

Jordan served as an educator and entrepreneur in Polk County.

Ballotpedia

Jordan Hubbard currently serves as the County Commissioner of Polk County. He was sworn in February of 2024 and is running for reelection. Hubbard was previously elected to the Cedartown City Commission.

As of March 19, 2024, Jordan Hubbard did not have a website or any information online.

Jordan Hubbard

As of May 11, 2024, Michael Gravett did not have a website and did not complete our questionnaire.

Qualifying ends with two more commission candidates

Local resident Michael Gravett approved by Polk board as new Public Works director

Michael works as a WZOT radio commentator and a Paulding County construction manager. He previously served as the Director of Public Works for Polk County, as supervisor with Paulding County’s Department of Transportation, and as a  surveyor.

Michael Gravett (Polk County Commission, District 1, Georgia, candidate 2024)

This is Michael Gravett's first entry into politics.

As of March 19, 2024, Michael Gravett did not have a website or any information online.

Website says, "Michael has a good history and background in roads, construction, surveying,” Denton said. “We’re confident that he’ll get up to speed quickly on all the projects we have underway or look to start."

- Website says, "Michael has a good history and background in roads, construction, surveying,” Denton said. “We’re confident that he’ll get up to speed quickly on all the projects we have underway or look to start."

Michael Gravett

- 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.