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Randolph Reeves Gordon studied religion and theology at Almeda College and University. He and his wife, Lana, have three adult children and live in Comer, Georgia.

Randolph is a senior pastor at Lighthouse Church of God in Athens, Georgia. He previously served in the U.S. Marine Corps.

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Randolph's campaign for Oglethorpe County Commission, District 5 is his first entry into politics.

Opposes current tax dollar allotment, stating "77% of our tax dollars are going to the schools, leaving only 23% for county and other departments to operate on."

Supports clear, accessible county budgeting and transparency through regular updates and town hall meetings for District 5.

Supports small businesses, local agriculture, and economic developments that fit the community.

- Opposes current tax dollar allotment, stating "77% of our tax dollars are going to the schools, leaving only 23% for county and other departments to operate on."
- Supports clear, accessible county budgeting and transparency through regular updates and town hall meetings for District 5.
- Supports small businesses, local agriculture, and economic developments that fit the community.

Economy

Aims to partner with state and federal programs for funding of rural broadband expansion.

- Aims to partner with state and federal programs for funding of rural broadband expansion.

Public Services

Opposes large company investors buying apartments and homes, saying this is the cause of inflated rent prices.

Opposes county ordinance that prohibits living in accommodations of less than 900 square feet.

Supports responsible growth and protecting farmland, rural character, and residential areas from major zoning changes without community input.

- Opposes large company investors buying apartments and homes, saying this is the cause of inflated rent prices.
- Opposes county ordinance that prohibits living in accommodations of less than 900 square feet.
- Supports responsible growth and protecting farmland, rural character, and residential areas from major zoning changes without community input.

Housing & Urban Development

Aims to improve Emergency Medical Services (EMS) response times, support staffing and equipment needs of the sheriff's office, and expand volunteer fire programs.

- Aims to improve Emergency Medical Services (EMS) response times, support staffing and equipment needs of the sheriff's office, and expand volunteer fire programs.

Public Safety

Aims to utilize state and federal grants to fund gravel road and other maintenance projects.

Aims to implement a priority plan so District 5 roads are not last in line for maintenance, require public reporting of road project details, and improve drainage, culverts, and gravel road maintenance.

- Aims to utilize state and federal grants to fund gravel road and other maintenance projects.
- Aims to implement a priority plan so District 5 roads are not last in line for maintenance, require public reporting of road project details, and improve drainage, culverts, and gravel road maintenance.

Transportation & Infrastructure

As of March 11, 2026, Randolph Reeves Gordon did not have a website or any information online.

Energy & the Environment

Randolph Reeves Gordon

As of March 11, 2026, Randolph Reeves Gordon’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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