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Candidate Profile: Barney Young Jr., Douglas County Board District ...

Barney W. Young Jr. holds a bachelor's degree in management information systems and a master's degree in business administration from Kennesaw State University's College of business. He lives in Douglasville.  Young is married to his wife, Portia and has 2 sons. 

Barney is a technology director and chief salesforce architect at Randstad Digital. He previously worked as a salesforce technical architect with Young Technology Group, NTT DATA Services, Deloitte Digital, and Tata Consultancy Services. 

Elections and Voting - City of Douglasville, GA

Candidate Information | Douglas County, GA

Barney's campaign for Douglasville City Council Member, District 2 is his first entry into politics. 

Plans to promote economic development along the Highway 78 corridor.

- Plans to promote economic development along the Highway 78 corridor.

Economy

Said, "I made the decision to run so that I can be a voice for everyday people and build a more resilient and responsive local government. We have so much potential here in Douglas County but we aren’t harnessing it. I want to help unlock that potential."

- Said, "I made the decision to run so that I can be a voice for everyday people and build a more resilient and responsive local government. We have so much potential here in Douglas County but we aren’t harnessing it. I want to help unlock that potential."

Public Services

Believes fiscal management and zoning are the most pressing issues.

Believes fiscal management and zoning are the most important issues.

- Believes fiscal management and zoning are the most important issues.

Housing & Urban Development

As of September 3, 2025, Barney W. Young Jr did not have a website or any information online.

Public Safety

Transportation & Infrastructure

Energy & the Environment

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Barney W. Young Jr

Barney W. Young Jr.'s campaign for Douglasville City Council Member, District 2 is his first entry into politics. 

- City council members work together with the rest of city council to set and implement city policy. 
- City council is tasked with ensuring the health, comfort, and safety of residents of the city 
- City council members work with the mayor to govern city departments, such as the police department, fire department, transportation department, and parks and recreation department. 
- City council members represent either the whole city or residents of a specific district. 
- Most city council members in Georgia are elected in odd years to four year terms. Elections are nonpartisan. 