Roger is from Effingham County, Georgia. He attended Valdosta State University. He has a bachelor's degree in business administration from Valdosta State University. He also has a master's degree in business administration from Mercer University. He lives with his wife, Karima, and their two youngest children, Zecharia and Priscilla, in Effingham County. He attends Grace Community Church.

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Burdette takes Effingham commission seat

Roger Burdette has a bachelor's degree in business administration from Valdosta State University and a master's degree in business administration from Mercer University. He lives with his wife, Karima, and they have four children. He attends Grace Community Church.

Roger currently runs a property management business, a logistics and trucking business, and is co-owner of a carpet cleaning business. 

Roger Burdette is currently an Effingham County Commissioner representing District 2. He was first elected in 2018 and is serving his second term.

Roger Burdette is currently an Effingham County Commissioner representing District 2. He was first elected in 2018 and is serving his 2nd term.

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Supports the creation of skilled labor jobs.

- Supports the creation of skilled labor jobs.

Economy

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

Public Services

Supports the inclusion of zoning in the county's comprehensive plan.

- Supports the inclusion of zoning in the county's comprehensive plan.

Housing & Urban Development

Public Safety

Wants to prioritize infrastructure improvements to ensure the community can handle increased traffic and demands from new development.

Wants to prioritize infrastructure improvements to guarantee that the community can handle increased traffic and demands from new development.

- Wants to prioritize infrastructure improvements to guarantee that the community can handle increased traffic and demands from new development.

Transportation & Infrastructure

Energy & the Environment

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