Liberty County, GA, Maxie R. Jones, IV

Maxie holds a degree in criminal justice from South University in Savannah. He lives in Freedman Grove. He is married to his wife, Michelle, with whom he has 3 children and 2 grandchildren. He is a member of the St. James African Methodist Episcopal (AME) Church in Freedom Grove. 

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Maxie works as a papermill operator at DS Smith (formerly Interstate Paper). 

Maxie R. Jones IV currently serves as a Liberty County Commissioner in District 4. He serves as vice president of Local 1354 of the United Steel Workers Labor Union.

As of June 15, 2025, Maxie R. Jones, IV did not have a website or any information online.

Public Services

Economy

Plans to work with law enforcement agencies to improve resident safety.

Plans to work with law enforcement agencies in applicable areas to ensure residents are safe. 

Supports stronger background checks for gun purchases.

- Plans to work with law enforcement agencies in applicable areas to ensure residents are safe. 
- Supports stronger background checks for gun purchases.

Public Safety

Supports tax breaks and incentives for developers to create affordable housing.

- Supports tax breaks and incentives for developers to create affordable housing.

Housing & Urban Development

Believes maintaining and paving dirt roads in rural areas is a challenge.

Believes maintaining and paving dirt roads in rural areas is the biggest county challenge.

Plans to secure more funding to address dirt roads.

Plans to continue to work on county infrastructure and make efforts to secure more funding to address dirt roads.

- Believes maintaining and paving dirt roads in rural areas is the biggest county challenge.
- Plans to continue to work on county infrastructure and make efforts to secure more funding to address dirt roads.

Transportation & Infrastructure

Education

Maxie R. Jones, IV

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Timmy is a lifelong resident of Fleming, Georgia. He graduated from Bradwell Institute in Hinesville. Timmy lives with his wife and they have 3 grown children and 5 grandchildren. He and his family are members of Grace Point Worship Center in Fleming.

Timmy currently works as a project manager for TSAY Federal Contracting Group at Fort Stewart and Hunter Army Airfield.

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Timmy Blount's campaign for Liberty County Commissioner District 4 is his first run for public office.

As of June 15, 2025, Timmy Blount did not have a website or any information online.

Supports freezing overspending in the county budget.

- Supports freezing overspending in the county budget.

Advocates for improved traffic safety measures, including new traffic lights at specific intersections.

- Advocates for improved traffic safety measures, including new traffic lights at specific intersections.

Timmy Blount

- 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.

Liberty County Commissioner, District 4

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