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Bruce received an Associate of Arts in social sciences from Truett McConnell University, a Bachelor of Arts in social sciences from Piedmont University, a Master's degree in social studies from the University of North Georgia, and a Juris Doctor from John Marshall Law School. He is a father and grandfather.

Bruce is an attorney at Harkness Law Firm, practicing primarily in personal injury, wrongful death, criminal defense, and Nursing home abuse. He previously worked as an Agent with the Georgia Farm Bureau and a High School History Teacher.

Now Habersham, Harkness announces bid for second term

Bruce Harkness is the Habersham County Commissioner for District 4. He was elected to this position in 2020 and has served one term.

As of March 23, 2024, Bruce Harkness did not have a website or any information online.

Public Services

Prioritizes keeping taxes low, spending state funds wisely, and very sparingly use taxpayer funds. 

- Prioritizes keeping taxes low, spending state funds wisely, and very sparingly use taxpayer funds. 

Economy

Education

Public Safety

Wants to develop a plan to foster economic growth, noting the water and sewer systems bust be able to be sufficient enough to attract businesses and industry to the area, in an effort to ensure local youth can reside in Habersham County long-term. 

- Wants to develop a plan to foster economic growth, noting the water and sewer systems bust be able to be sufficient enough to attract businesses and industry to the area, in an effort to ensure local youth can reside in Habersham County long-term. 

Housing & Urban Development

Transportation & Infrastructure

Bruce Harkness

Wade received a Bachelor of Business Administration in marketing from Georgia State University. He was the first chairman of Partnership Habersham and a former member of the Archway committee for Habersham County.

The Northeast Georgian, COUNTY COMMISSION DISTRICT 4: Rhodes wants to invest in youth

Wade is a commercial realtor at the Norton Agency, and previously owned Mrs. Rhodes Bakery. 

Wade Rhodes's campaign for Habersham County Commissioner is his first entry into politics.

Said, "We have to make sure our environment is clean. We have growth coming up 365 and the next five years are critical. You are not going to stop the growth, you have to manage the growth."

- Said, "We have to make sure our environment is clean. We have growth coming up 365 and the next five years are critical. You are not going to stop the growth, you have to manage the growth."

Believes county citizens have a moral responsibility to put forth effort into ensuring the youth stay in Habersham county long-term, mentioning "good jobs" must be available. 

- Believes county citizens have a moral responsibility to put forth effort into ensuring the youth stay in Habersham county long-term, mentioning "good jobs" must be available. 

As of March 23, 2024, Wade Rhodes did not have a website or any information online.

Wants to invest funds towards initiatives aiming to reduce youth incarceration, rather than investing in improving the county jail. 

- Wants to invest funds towards initiatives aiming to reduce youth incarceration, rather than investing in improving the county jail. 

Believes county properties and buildings are undervalued, stating "There has been so much residential growth that the tax assessors have focused on that and ignored the commercial. Buildings at least need to be on the books for what they sell for. We are leaving money on the table and the homeowners are paying the bill."

- Believes county properties and buildings are undervalued, stating "There has been so much residential growth that the tax assessors have focused on that and ignored the commercial. Buildings at least need to be on the books for what they sell for. We are leaving money on the table and the homeowners are paying the bill."

Wade Rhodes

- 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.

Habersham County Commissioner, Republican Primary

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