2024 Georgia General Elections

2024 Georgia General Election Runoff

As of October 4, 2024, John Blount did not have a website or any information online.

As of October 3, 2024, John Blount did not have a website or any information online.

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Price Sworn In As District 4 Henry County Commissioner

Michael is a senior pastor of Shoal Creek Baptist Church in Locust Grove.

Michael previously worked for the county government.

Michael Price is a county commissioner in Henry County Commission District 4. He was first elected in April 2024.

As of October 3, 2024, Michael Price did not have a website or any information online.

Michael Price

Michael Price currently serves as a County Commissioner in Henry County Commission District 4. He was first elected in April 2024.

Phedra Thomas earned a bachelor's degree in criminal justice and corrections and a master's degree in public administration from Strayer University.

As of October 4, 2024, Phedra Thomas did not have a website or any information online.

As of October 3, 2024, Phedra Thomas did not have a website or any information online.

Phedra Thomas

Phedra earned a bachelor's degree in criminal justice and corrections from Strayer University. She earned a master's in public administration from Strayer University.

Studied Master of Public Administration at Strayer University

Ballotpedia, Robert Kolpak

Robert is originally from Chicago. He graduated from Stockbridge High School in 1992. He currently lives in Stockbridge.

Robert has worked over 30 years in the transportation and logistics industry and is currently an operations manager for Norfolk Southern Railroad. He also works in real estate for Keller Williams Realty and has previously served as a terminal manager overseeing employees and managing budgets.

Robert Kolpak previously ran for county commissioner in 2022, but he did not win.

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Opposes increases in the county millage rate and plans to reduce taxes.

Supports tax cuts, but believes in tough budgetary decisions, including potential cuts and audits, to ensure fiscal responsibility and justify expenditures.

- Opposes increases in the county millage rate and plans to reduce taxes.
- Supports tax cuts, but believes in tough budgetary decisions, including potential cuts and audits, to ensure fiscal responsibility and justify expenditures.

Believes Henry County should be a "safe thriving community" for future generations.

- Believes Henry County should be a "safe thriving community" for future generations.

Opposes approving more apartments until road projects are in place.

Opposes "bad developments" and advocates for high-quality construction in neighborhoods.

- Opposes increases in property taxes.
- Opposes approving more apartments until road projects are in place.
- Opposes "bad developments" and advocates for high-quality construction in neighborhoods.

As of October 3, 2024, Robert Kolpak’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Believes in the importance of community involvement and advocacy in education.

- Believes in the importance of community involvement and advocacy in education.

Robert Kolpak

Robert Kolpak has worked over thirty years in the transportation and logistics industry and is currently an operations manager for Norfolk Southern Railroad. He also works in real estate for Keller Williams Realty and has previously served as a terminal manager overseeing employees and managing budgets.

Robert Kolpak previously ran for county commissioner in 2022 but did not win.

As of October 7, 2024, Robert Kolpak’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Supports improving local parks and ballfields.

Volunteers for Richard Craig Park athletic associations.

As a terminal manager, oversaw hundreds of employees.

Supports enhancing the county’s parks system.

Believes in community involvement in public services, as demonstrated by his opposition to the closure of Cochran Park in Stockbridge in 2019.

Believes in managing multi-million dollar budgets while providing top-notch service.

Wants to ensure residents’ tax dollars are being used efficiently.

Plans to partner with local businesses to implement economic development plans.

Believes in applying corporate knowledge and experience to improve Henry County.

Opposes "bad developments" that harm communities.

Opposes the construction of more apartments.

Supports policies that benefit students, parents, and educators in District 4.

Has worked as an operations manager for Norfolk Southern Railroad.

Vivian was born and raised in Georgia. She earned her undergraduate degree from Georgia State University and her graduate degree from Clayton State University.

As of October 7, 2024, Vivian Thomas’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Vivian Thomas is a former commissioner and served as the 2022 vice-chair of the Henry County Board of Commissioners.

As of October 3, 2024, Vivian Thomas’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Supports implementing clean energy and greenspace standards for developments.

- Supports implementing clean energy and greenspace standards for developments.

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Vivian Thomas

Vivian was born and raised in Georgia. She completed her undergraduate studies at Georgia State University and her graduate studies at Clayton State University.

Is an ACCG Certified County Commissioner.

Served as a commissioner and vice-chair of the Henry County Board of Commissioners.

Believes in being an "engaged community servant leader."

Believes in strong leadership for public services, as demonstrated by her selection as Commissioner of the Year by Georgia Minority Business Awards in 2022.

Believes in being "at the forefront" of addressing community needs.

As sheriff, created the Junior Commissioner Leadership & Development Program.

Supports re-election of Commissioner Vivian Thomas.

Supports small business development and financial assistance.

Believes in fostering collaborations between government, non-profits, and industries to enhance economic growth and stability.

Supports providing economic assistance to families in need during emergencies, such as the pandemic.

Believes in creating a self-sustaining local economy that can compete globally.

Supports financial assistance for families and businesses during emergencies.

Supports economic policies that promote innovation, technology, and forward-thinking strategies to ensure sustainable growth and competitiveness.

Believes in a collaborative approach to public safety, saying, "All hands are needed on deck."

Supports the Purple Campaign, which advocates for domestic violence awareness and prevention.

Supports equipping, funding, and training public safety and emergency management officers.

Supports the development of multi-million-dollar commercial projects to enhance local economies and urban development.

Believes home is "our place of love, comfort, safety, and enjoying our children, and neighbors."

Wants to develop "safe environmentally responsible livable communities of choice."

Supports "smart growth and development" for housing and urban development.

Believes in maximizing current assets and funding infrastructure upgrades to attract innovative companies to Henry County.

Supports enhancing roads, streets, and traffic flow.

Supports upgrading infrastructure in underserved communities.

Supports planning and funding infrastructure projects to enhance transportation systems.

Supports youth leadership opportunities through initiatives like Junior Commissioners.

Completed the High-Performance Leadership Program and the County Leadership Institute through the National Association of Counties.

Supports the Henry County Board of Commissioners.

- 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.

Creates new laws and passes the budget for your county

Henry County Commissioner, District 4

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