The Augusta Chronicle, Two candidates announce plans to run for Jefferson County Commission Chair

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Mitchell has lived in Jefferson County since 1966. He attended Louisville High School. Mitchell graduated from the University of Georgia’s Carl Vinson Institute of Government. He is a member of Louisville Methodist Church. Mitchell is married.

As of July 25, 2024, Mitchell McGraw did not have a website or any information online.

Mitchell McGraw is currently the chair of the Jefferson County Board of Commissioners. He was elected in 2012 and is serving his third term. 

As of June 17, 2025, Mitchell McGraw did not have a website or any information online.

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Mitchell McGraw

Lenny currently lives in Jefferson County. 

Lenny has experience working in the paving, dirt, and grading industries 

Ballotpedia - Leonard Hobbs Jr.

Leonard "Lenny" Hobbs Jr.'s campaign for chairman of the Jefferson County Commissioner Board is his first run for public office. 

Wants to make efforts to expand recreational opportunities.

- Wants to make efforts to expand recreational opportunities.

Wants to attract businesses that will provide well-paying jobs and salaries sustainable for families.

- Wants to attract businesses that will provide well-paying jobs and salaries sustainable for families.

As of June 17, 2025, Leonard "Lenny" Hobbs Jr did not have a website or any information online.

Wants to add 2 more ambulances to the county’s contracted fleet.

- Plans to support first responders.
- Wants to add 2 more ambulances to the county’s contracted fleet.

Wants to address county infrastructure problems.

- Wants to address county infrastructure problems.
- Wants to resurface dirt roads.

Leonard "Lenny" Hobbs Jr

- County Commission Chairs oversee the Board of County Commissioners, which create and pass laws at the county-level. These laws show up in very tangible ways, such as determining how much you pay property and sales tax rates, public transportation, and maintaining infrastructure.
- The County Commission Chair is specifically responsible for preparing the county budget, which must be passed by the rest of the County Commissioners. The budget determines how much funding goes to various public services, such as public transportation, law enforcement, repairing roads, and maintaining infrastructure.
- County Commission Chairs have additional executive duties including coordinating with the office of the Mayor for your county, appointing Commissioners to committees, and representing your county at official functions.
- County Commission Chairs are elected to 4-year terms in county-wide elections.