Johnny Crawford is from the Youngs community south of Cedartown, Georgia. He has lived in Polk County for 55 years. He and his wife, Catrina, operate a family-owned auto repair shop.

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Johnny Crawford is originally from the Youngs community south of Cedartown, Georgia.

Johnny is a small business owner. He and his wife, Catrina, operate a family-owned auto repair shop in Polk County.

Johnny is a small business owner. He and his wife operate a family-owned auto repair shop in Polk County.

Johnny's campaign for Polk County commissioner, District 2, is his first time running for public office.

Johnny's campaign for Polk County Commission to represent District 2 is his first run for public office.


Supports local businesses and wants to preserve the qualities that make Polk County "a strong and connected community". 

- Supports local businesses and wants to preserve the qualities that make Polk County "a strong and connected community". 

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As of March 11, 2026, Johnny R Crawford did not have a website or any information online.

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Believes thoughtful planning and asking the right questions will be critical to ensuring growth benefits the community.

Believes in thoughtful planning, transparency and informed decision-making. 

- Believes in thoughtful planning, transparency and informed decision-making. 

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Polk County Board of Commissioners Biography

Linda Liles was born on MacDill Air Force Base in Florida and later moved to Polk County in 1998. She earned a bachelor’s degree in business administration from Mercer University. She is a member of the Calvary Assemblies of God church. 

Linda Liles wins Polk County Commission runoff Tuesday (2020)

Linda currently serves as a commissioner for Polk County, District 2 in Georgia. She initially entered office by appointment and later won a run-off election and further re-election to continue serving in the role. 

Linda currently works in constituent services at the federal level and has over two decades of experience in government service. She has worked for Congressman Phil Gingrey and Congressman Tom Graves and also owns a local farm. 

As of March 11, 2026, Linda B Liles did not have a website or any information online.

Supports improving access to rural broadband infrastructure.

- Supports improving access to rural broadband infrastructure.

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Who's running: Terry Marangakis, Polk County Commission District 2

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Terry A. Marangakis is from Rome, Georgia. He earned a bachelor's degree in business administration from American InterContinental University. Terry lives in Cedartown, Georgia.

Terry's campaign for the Polk County Commission is his first run for public office.

Terry is the chief financial officer of Petro's Pizza Restaurant, Inc. He is also the owner of Olympic Flame, LLC.

As of March 11, 2026, Terry A Marangakis did not have a website or any information online.

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- 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.

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