Staff Directory • Kathy Cooper - Hall County

Kathy L. Cooper lives with her husband, John, in Chestnut Mountain, Georgia, has three adult children, and attends Chestnut Mountain Presbyterian Church. 

Kathy is a farmer. She works at her family’s farm in Chestnut Mountain, where she and her husband operate a cattle and chicken operation that supplies organic and pasture-raised eggs to Whole Foods Market and Publix stores throughout the Southeast. They have also run Cooper’s Christmas Tree Farm for the past 30 years.

Kathy L. Cooper (Hall County Commission, District 1, Georgia ...

Kathy is an associate broker at Southern Heritage Land Company. She also owns a chicken and cow farm and a Christmas tree farm. 

Kathy L. Cooper is currently District 1 Commissioner on the Hall County Commission, representing District 1. She was elected in 2014 and has served two terms.

Kathy currently serves on the Hall County Commission, representing District 1. She was first elected in 2014 and is serving her third term.

Pledges to oppose all tax increases in Hall County.

Supports responsible economic growth that creates local jobs while "keeping government out of the way".

- Pledges to oppose all tax increases in Hall County.
- Supports responsible economic growth that creates local jobs while "keeping government out of the way".

Economy

Hall Commissioner Cooper announces re-election campaign

As a commissioner, worked to create new parks and expand outdoor recreation.

- As a commissioner, worked to create new parks and expand outdoor recreation.

Public Services

As of March 11, 2026, Kathy L Cooper’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Housing & Urban Development

Vows to oppose any policy that weakens public safety, and is committed to ensuring that first responders have the funding, equipment and training needed to perform their job.

- Vows to oppose any policy that weakens public safety, and is committed to ensuring that first responders have the funding, equipment and training needed to perform their job.

Public Safety

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Kathy L Cooper

Kathy Cooper lives with her husband, John, in Chestnut Mountain, Georgia and has three adult children. They attend Chestnut Mountain Presbyterian Church. 

Kathy is an associate broker at Southern Heritage Land Company. She also owns her own chicken and cow farm, and a Christmas tree farm. 

Kathy currently serves as District 1 Commissioner on the Hall County Commission, representing District 1. She was first elected in 2014 and is serving her third term.

Kathy Cooper and her husband, John, operate a cattle and chicken operation in Chestnut Mountain. They are members of Chestnut Mountain Presbyterian Church and have three children—Donnie, Tyler and Lindsey.

Kathy is a farmer and businesswoman. She and her husband, John, operate a cattle and chicken farm in Chestnut Mountain. They have run Cooper's Christmas tree farm for the past 30 years. 

Kathy is currently a member of the Hall County Board of Commissioners, representing District 1. She was first elected in 2014.

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Works to address the needs of South Hall constituents while promoting smart growth strategies and family values in the community.

Korey Allen Anderson is originally from Chestnut Mountain, Georgia. He earned a bachelor's degree in business from Augusta State University. He lives with his wife, Lindsey, and their two daughters.

Korey is a business consultant at MA-GA Georgia.

Korey currently works as the manager of a private dental practice. He previously worked in retail, environmental science, real estate, and healthcare.

Korey Allen Anderson's campaign for Hall County commissioner, District 1, is his first time running for public office.

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Korey's campaign for Hall County Commission District 1 is his first run for public office.

Prioritizes controlled growth and responsible development.

Supports responsible management of taxpayer funds.

- Prioritizes controlled growth and responsible development.
- Supports responsible management of taxpayer funds.

As of March 11, 2026, Korey Allen Anderson’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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Mark Turner lives with his wife, Susan, and their three children. 

Mark's campaign for Hall County Commission District 1 is his first run for public office.

Mark currently works as the owner of Select Pest Control.

Supports transparency in county spending and contracts.

- Supports transparency in county spending and contracts.

As of March 11, 2026, Mark Elgin Turner’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Supports providing resources for first responders and emergency services.

- Supports providing resources for first responders and emergency services.

Supports road safety improvements, traffic management, and long-term planning.

- Supports road safety improvements, traffic management, and long-term planning.

Mark Elgin Turner

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Mark Faul is originally from St. Charles, Missouri. He earned his bachelor's degree in psychology from Southeast Missouri State University, his master's degree in psychology from the University of Missouri-Saint Louis, and his doctorate degree in public policy analysis-organizational development from Saint Louis University. He currently lives in Flowery Branch, Georgia. 

Flowery Branch winery owner joins Hall Commission District 1 race

Mark's campaign for Hall County Commissioner, District 1, is his first run for public office. 

Mark is the owner of Mulberry Springs Vineyard and Winery. He has previously worked as a senior health scientist at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, an employee relations specialist with the U.S. Army, and an operations manager at Dry Ice Inc. 

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

Supports improving accountability and transparency within county government.

- Supports improving accountability and transparency within county government.

Supports reformed to zoning decisions to better serves residents.

- Supports reformed to zoning decisions to better serves residents.

Mark Faul

Emileigh Crouch

- 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.

Hall County Commissioner, District 1, Republican Primary

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