Clay W. Davis, III Commissioner of District 5

Claiborne "Clay" Davis has volunteered on several committees, including the Architectural Review, Property and Grounds, and Clubs and Activities Committees.  He lives with his wife and two adult kids in Georgia.

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Claiborne currently serves as a county commissioner in Spalding County, representing District 5. He was appointed in 2021 and is currently serving his first elected term. 

Claiborne previously worked as a GS-15 Department of Army Civilian with the Army Installation Management Command. He served in the U.S. Army for 25 years, reaching the rank of lieutenant colonel.

As of March 11, 2026, Claiborne "Clay" Davis did not have a website or any information online.

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Claiborne "Clay" Davis

Claiborne Davis lives with his wife, two adult children, and two grandchildren. He has volunteered on several committees, including the Architectural Review, Property and Grounds, and Clubs and Activities Committees. 

Claiborne currently serves as a county commissioner in Spalding County, District 5. He was first appointed in 2021 and is currently serving his first elected term. 

Claiborne served as a Lieutenant Colonel in the U.S. Army for 25 years. He previously worked as a GS-15 Department of Army Civilian with the Army Installation Management Command. 

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