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Henry Mathis brings passion for service to Ward II commission race

Henry Mathis is from Albany, Georgia. He earned his bachelor's degree in political science and his master's degree in public administration from Albany State University. He lives with his wife, Carolyn, and their children an attends 2nd Mounty Zion Church where he serves as an assistant pastor. 

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Henry previously ran for Albany City Council, Ward 2 in 2025, but did not win. 

Henry currently works as an adjunct professor at Albany State University and is the president of Elysium Casket Company. He previously worked as the president of Post Release Intervention Counseling Program, INC and the president of Delivery Plus, INC. 

As of March 11, 2026, Henry Mathis did not have a website or any information online.

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Supports increased transparency in government finances.

- Supports increased transparency in government finances.

Economy

Education

Supports increasing the number of police officers in the city, citing public safety as the number one issue.

- Supports increasing the number of police officers in the city, citing public safety as the number one issue.

Public Safety

- Prioritizes infrastructure improvements.

Housing & Urban Development

Transportation & Infrastructure

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Lorenzo L. Heard  Chairman

Lorenzo Heard is originally from Leesburg, Georgia. He earned his bachelor's degree in business management from Albany State University and a Master of Divinity from Mercer University. He lives with his wife, Leslie, and their three children in Albany, Georgia.

Lorenzo currently serves the county commission chair in Dougherty County, Georgia. He was first elected in 2022 and is currently serving his first term. 

Lorenzo is pastor at Greater 2nd Mt. Olive Baptist Church.

As of March 11, 2026, Lorenzo L. Heard did not have a website or any information online.

Lorenzo L. Heard

Lorenzo Heard is originally from Leesburg, Georgia. He earned his bachelor's degree in business management from Albany State University and a Master of Divinity from Mercer University. He lives with his wife, Leslie, and their three children in Albany, Georgia and attends Greater 2nd Mt. Olive Baptist Church where he currently serves as the pastor. 

- County Commission Chairs oversee the Board of County Commissioners, which create and pass laws at the county-level. These laws show up in very tangible ways, such as determining how much you pay property and sales tax rates, public transportation, and maintaining infrastructure.
- The County Commission Chair is specifically responsible for preparing the county budget, which must be passed by the rest of the County Commissioners. The budget determines how much funding goes to various public services, such as public transportation, law enforcement, repairing roads, and maintaining infrastructure.
- County Commission Chairs have additional executive duties including coordinating with the office of the Mayor for your county, appointing Commissioners to committees, and representing your county at official functions.
- County Commission Chairs are elected to 4-year terms in county-wide elections.

Acts as the head of your county's governing board.

Dougherty County Commission Chair, Democratic Primary

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