Catherine Hardrick | Greater Eastside Chamber of Commerce

Cat is from Detroit, Michigan. She has a bachelor of science degree from Georgia State University, an associate's degree in banking and finance from Gwinnett Technical College, a TEFL certification from CIEE, and a health coach certification from IIN. She lives with her three adult children in Snellville.

Cat is a health and wellness coach and entrepreneur. She is the owner of Journey Within, LLC, where she helps clients achieve balance and fulfillment in their lives. Before starting her own business, she spent 20 years in the finance industry. She also served five years in the United States Army.

Cat Hardrick previously ran for  Snellville City Council Post 5 in 2021 and 2023 but did not win. 

Supports "Buy Local" initiatives to encourage residents to shop locally.

Supports building inclusive partnerships that support businesses of every size.

Advocates for programs and policies that make it easier for small businesses to start, grow, and succeed.

Supports community events and markets that showcase local businesses.

- Supports "Buy Local" initiatives to encourage residents to shop locally.
- Supports building inclusive partnerships that support businesses of every size.
- Advocates for programs and policies that make it easier for small businesses to start, grow, and succeed.
- Supports community events and markets that showcase local businesses.

Economy

Supports expanding food security programs and strengthening community efforts to ensure families in need have year-round support.

Supports partnering with nonprofits and schools to mentor youth and strengthen families.

Supports services and programs that help seniors age well in place and stay active in the community.

Advocates for resources that serve veterans, mental health needs, and survivors of trauma.

Plans to ensure residents' voices are included in key decisions through regular town halls and listening sessions.

Supports expanding communication through newsletters, digital updates, and community forums to make information accessible to all.

- Supports expanding food security programs and strengthening community efforts to ensure families in need have year-round support.
- Supports partnering with nonprofits and schools to mentor youth and strengthen families.
- Supports services and programs that help seniors age well in place and stay active in the community.
- Advocates for resources that serve veterans, mental health needs, and survivors of trauma.
- Plans to ensure residents' voices are included in key decisions through regular town halls and listening sessions.
- Supports expanding communication through newsletters, digital updates, and community forums to make information accessible to all.

Public Services

Supports responsible development while protecting neighborhoods and green spaces.

Believes in creating more opportunities for community input on major zoning and development approvals.

- Supports responsible development while protecting neighborhoods and green spaces.
- Believes in creating more opportunities for community input on major zoning and development approvals.

Housing & Urban Development

Supports first responders and advocates for stronger community policing and collaboration.

- Supports first responders and advocates for stronger community policing and collaboration.

Public Safety

Aims to balance growth by attracting investment while preventing infrastructure overload.

Advocates for improved infrastructure planning and stormwater management.

Wants to maintain safe, clean neighborhoods with better lighting, sidewalks, and road upkeep.

- Aims to balance growth by attracting investment while preventing infrastructure overload.
- Advocates for improved infrastructure planning and stormwater management.
- Wants to maintain safe, clean neighborhoods with better lighting, sidewalks, and road upkeep.

Transportation & Infrastructure

As of October 12, 2025, Catherine "Cat" Hardrick’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Energy & the Environment

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Catherine "Cat" Hardrick

Catherine "Cat" Hardrick is from Detroit, Michigan. She has a bachelor of science degree from Georgia State University, an associate's degree in banking and finance from Gwinnett Technical College, a TEFL certification from CIEE, and a health coach certification from IIN. She lives with her three adult children in Snellville.

Catherine is a health and wellness coach and entrepreneur. She is the owner of Journey Within, LLC, where she helps clients achieve balance and fulfillment in their lives. Before starting her own business, she spent 20 years in the finance industry. She also served five years in the United States Army.

Cat is a community leader, entrepreneur, disabled Army veteran, and former candidate for Snellville City Council Post 1. Cat’s commitment to service includes leading a community feeding program for homeless veterans, and working people in need, mentoring Snellville’s youth, advocating for racial and social justice, supporting survivors of human trafficking and sexual trauma, and co-hosting a civic centered podcast that educates the residents of Snellville around politics and community issues. Cat proudly earned her Bachelor of Science Degree from Georgia State University, holds her Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) certification from The Council on International Education and Exchange (CIEE), a Health Coach Certification from Institute for Integrative Nutrition (IIN) and is a Board Member of two nonprofits. Cat is the mother of three adult children and enjoys reading, outdoor activities, and spending time with family and friends.

Advocates for clearer reporting of city decisions, budgets, and development plans.

Supports protecting neighborhoods and green spaces while supporting responsible development.

Catherine Hardrick

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