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Heather is married to her husband Steve, and together they have three children. She served as a board member on the Upson County's Board of Assessors for seven years, and as the Chair for four years. She currently volunteers as the Treasurer for the Upson County Republican Party. 

Heather currently works as a Mortgage Loan Originator. She previously worked as a self-employed registered mediator and certified grant writer. She also served in administration in the human services, assisted living, and healthcare industry.  

Ballotpedia

This is Heather Rush's first entry into politics. 

Said, "The Tax Commissioner's Office is no place for political or personal agendas, and... for the dissemination of misleading or misguided information."

Promises if elected to uphold the values of transparency, accessibly, and honesty.

- Said, "The Tax Commissioner's Office is no place for political or personal agendas, and... for the dissemination of misleading or misguided information."
- Promises if elected to uphold the values of transparency, accessibly, and honesty.

Administration

Heather Rush

As of May 13, 2024, David "Andy" Chastain did not have a website and did not complete our questionnaire.

Chastain Announces Run for Tax Commissioner

David Chastain was elected for Tax Commissioner in 2017, and is currently serving his second term. 

Chastain Advocates for Tax Office Staying on Downtown Square

Opposes moving the courthouse tax office from downtown Thomaston. 

As Tax Commissioner, he successfully petitioned to increase homestead tax exemptions in Upson County. 

Established yearly town hall meetings in an effort to keep citizens more informed on tax issues. 

Installed a credit and debit card transaction selection, and an online property tax payment system.

Worked with a local bank to increase the interest rates on deposits from .05 percent to 3.11 percent.

- Opposes moving the courthouse tax office from downtown Thomaston. 
- As Tax Commissioner, he successfully petitioned to increase homestead tax exemptions in Upson County. 
- Established yearly town hall meetings in an effort to keep citizens more informed on tax issues. 
- Installed a credit and debit card transaction selection, and an online property tax payment system.
- Worked with a local bank to increase the interest rates on deposits from .05 percent to 3.11 percent.

David "Andy" Chastain

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.