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Bryce Mellon is from Gwinnett County, Georgia. He moved to Banks County 13 years ago. He lives with his wife. He served in the Navy before becoming a project manager.

Bryce previously served in the Navy. Currently, he works as a project manager. 

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As of September 3, 2025, Bryce Mellon did not have a website or any information online.

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Wants to maintain "healthy sustainable farms."

Wants to maintain "healthy sustainable farms" and "an agricultural community" in Banks County.

- Wants to maintain "healthy sustainable farms" and "an agricultural community" in Banks County.

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Bryce Mellon

Bryce Mellon is from Gwinnett County, Georgia. He moved to Banks County 13 years ago to join his wife and her family. He lives with his wife and their children in Banks County. He served in the Navy before becoming a project manager.

Bryce's campaign for Banks County Commissioner, District 4 is his first entry into politics. 

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Blake McCook is a lifelong resident of Banks County. He holds a political science degree from University of North Georgia. He is married to his wife, Suzanne, with whom he has a son and a stepdaughter. He is a member of Grove Level Baptist Church. 

Blake's campaign for Banks County Commissioner, District 4 is his first entry into politics. 

As of September 3, 2025, Blake Mccook did not have a website or any information online.

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Believes in economic growth that aligns with the community's "existing character."

- Believes in economic growth that aligns with the community's "existing character."

Supports the Sheriff and Fire Departments.

Supports the fire department and advocates for the growth of additional stations and maintaining equipment needs.

Supports the growth of new fire stations and maintaining equipment needs.

- Supports the Sheriff and Fire Departments.
- Supports the growth of new fire stations and maintaining equipment needs.

As chairman, proposed a moratorium on multi-family apartments to "halt excessive growth."

- As chairman, proposed a moratorium on multi-family apartments to "halt excessive growth."

Supports keeping business and industrial growth on the I-85 corridor and improving infrastructure to maintain "controlled, smart growth."

Supports keeping business and industrial growth on the I-85 corridor and efforts to improve local infrastructure to maintain "controlled, smart growth."

Supports investing in infrastructure and community services in a way that aligns with rural community values.

- Supports keeping business and industrial growth on the I-85 corridor and efforts to improve local infrastructure to maintain "controlled, smart growth."
- Supports investing in infrastructure and community services in a way that aligns with rural community values.

Blake Mccook

Blake McCook has lived in Banks County for 30 years on the family farm that has been in his family here in Banks County for over 80 years. He is married to Suzanne McCook and has a son, Blake, two stepsons Brian and Michael, and a stepdaughter Emily. He is a member of Grove Level Baptist Church for over 25 years where he and his wife actively serve through the youth ministry.

Blake McCook's campaign for Banks County Commissioner, District 4 is his first entry into politics. 

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Supports keeping business and industrial growth along the I-85 corridor and improving infrastructure to maintain "controlled, smart growth."

Cliff L. Jolliff lives in the Maysville area with his wife, Elaine. 

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Cliff's campaign for Banks County Commissioner in District 4 is his first run for public office. 

Cliff previously served as a Juvenile Court Judge. 

Prioritizes "people over bureaucracy & red tape, community before development and most importantly: Banks County before anywhere else."

Said he places "people over bureaucracy & red tape, community before development and most importantly: Banks County before anywhere else."

Plans to improve Parks & Rec. facilities and programs.

Wants to restore multiple polling places in the county.

- Said he places "people over bureaucracy & red tape, community before development and most importantly: Banks County before anywhere else."
- Plans to improve Parks & Rec. facilities and programs.
- Wants to restore multiple polling places in the county.

Said, "I am committed to finding grants, or other creative means of funding, to subsidize all projects."

Pledges to fund city projects via grants, or other "creative means."

- Pledges to fund city projects via grants, or other "creative means."

As of September 3, 2025, Cliff L. Jolliff did not have a website or any information online.

Believes development is "rather inevitable."

Supports growth but wants to ensure "necessary infrastructure comes along with any new additions to our county."

- Believes development is "rather inevitable."
- Supports growth but wants to ensure "necessary infrastructure comes along with any new additions to our county."

Plans to create a free spay and neuter clinic.

Plans to create a free spay and neuter clinic "without burdening the taxpayer."

- Plans to create a free spay and neuter clinic "without burdening the taxpayer."

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Keith Roberts campaign for Banks County County Commissioner in District 4 is his first run for public office. 

As of September 3, 2025, Keith Roberts did not have a website or any information online.

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Kellie Jones is from Tucker, Georgia and currently lives in Homer. She is married. 

Kellie owns and operates Court Reporter/Rodman Reporting. 


Kellie Jones (Banks County Commissioner Board District 4, Georgia ...

Kellie's campaign for Banks County Commissioner Board District 4 is her first run for public office. 

Supports creating a central resource location for parents in Banks County to access information on food banks, diapers, and formula.

Believes there should be a "central place", where county residents can access food banks, diapers, and formula.

Said, "I pledge to do the research needed, look at long-term impacts of decisions and keep the good of the citizens in the front of my mind always."

Said, "All decisions will not make all people happy, but I  pledge to...keep the good of the citizens in the front of my mind always.  I will not be persuaded in my decisions by who knows who and what happened in the past."

Said when addressing county issues, she will work with "local organizations, municipalities and most importantly YOU..."

- Believes there should be a "central place", where county residents can access food banks, diapers, and formula.
- Said, "All decisions will not make all people happy, but I  pledge to...keep the good of the citizens in the front of my mind always.  I will not be persuaded in my decisions by who knows who and what happened in the past."
- Said when addressing county issues, she will work with "local organizations, municipalities and most importantly YOU..."
- Encourages residents to vote.

Want to create an environment that supports local businesses,

- Want to create an environment that supports local businesses,

Plans to focus on matters that promote citizen safety and well being.

- Plans to focus on matters that promote citizen safety and well being.

As of October 18, 2025, Kellie Jones did not have a website or any information online.

Kellie Jones

Kellie Jones is running in a special election to the Banks County Commissioner Board District 4 in Georgia. Jones is on the ballot in the special general election on November 4, 2025.

Kellie Jones's campaign for Banks County Commissioner, District 4 is her first entry into politics. 

- 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.