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Sharon studied business administration at East Georgia College and Accountancy at Southeastern Technical College. 

Sharon has worked under tax commissioners in Emanuel County and Laurens County.  She was part of the largest software update in the MVD (Motor Vehicle Department) when the state of Georgia changed from GRATIS to DRIVES. She was also the treasurer of Dellwood Baptist Church for 7 years. 

Sharon Arata's campaign for tax commissioner is her first entry into politics.

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

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Darla Brown has a bachelor's degree in accounting from the University of Georgia Terry College of Business. 

Darla Brown currently works as a Financial Business Consultant for Darla Brown Consulting. She was previously an examiner for the Georgia department of Banking and Finance, and a senior accountant at McNair, McLemore, Middlebrooks & Co., LLC. 

Darla Brown's campaign for tax commissioner is her first entry into politics. 

2024 Political Forum - Laurens County Tax Commissioner

Said that the biggest problem facing taxpayers today is inflation.

Wants to get to know employees to provide the increased support.

- Said that the biggest problem facing taxpayers today is inflation.
- Wants to get to know employees to provide the increased support.

Darla Brown

As of May 12, 2024, Raj Saxena did not have a website and did not complete our questionnaire.

Raj has worked as an attorney and a business owner.

Raj Saxena's campaign for tax commissioner is their first entry into politics.

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

Raj Saxena

Tim attended Shelton State Community College for Industrial Electrical Technology, and Darton College for an associate's degree in political science. He later attended Valdosta State University for his bachelor's and master's degrees in public administration.

Tim worked as a Finishing Maintenance manager at Mohawk Industries and is currently an Associate Director of Facilities and Operatoins at the University of North Georgia.

As of May 12, 2024, Tim Aldridge did not have a website and did not complete our questionnaire.

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

Tim Aldridge

Tax Commissioners are elected at the county level, and their job is to oversee most phases of the taxing process. These responsibilities include billing, collecting, processing, and distributing taxes. They are generally in charge of property taxes, solid waste fees, public utilities, and renewing your vehicle tag. Notably, the Tax Commissioner does not determine how much taxes you pay. Because taxes are a source of revenue for counties, the tax commissioners’ work is ultimately beneficial to individual cities, education, transportation, and other local services. In addition to administering tax laws, the department is responsible for enforcing laws and  regulations pertaining to the control of alcoholic beverages and tobacco products in Georgia as well as motor vehicle license plate and title administration.