Janice has been married for over 26 years to Ken and they are the proud parents of three children: Lawson, Samantha, and Emerson Elise. They have been active members of Rockdale Baptist Church since 2005. She earned her Bachelor’s degree in Political Science / International Relations with a double minor in Business from Auburn University and her Associates of Arts and Sciences degree in Liberal Arts from Oxford College of Emory University

Janice Frey Vanness has been a business owner for over 25 years. She is the Founder of Peachtree Academy Private School K-12.

Ballotpedia, Janice Frey Van Ness

Janice Frey Vanness has served two terms as an elected Rockdale County Commissioner. She was also on the Georgia State Senate from 2015 to 2017.

Said, "It’s essential we preserve the rich resources and heritage of Rockdale County while embracing changes that build upon our foundation and lead us to an even better County."

- Said, "It’s essential we preserve the rich resources and heritage of Rockdale County while embracing changes that build upon our foundation and lead us to an even better County."

Public Services

Said, "My goal for Rockdale County is to properly plan so that we can build a strong community that will continue to attract businesses, which will, in turn, help sustain our tax digest."

Said, "I believe in smaller government with local control as much as possible."

Said, "I’m opposed to tax increases and believe in ethics reform to increase accountability."

- Said, "My goal for Rockdale County is to properly plan so that we can build a strong community that will continue to attract businesses, which will, in turn, help sustain our tax digest."
- Said, "I believe in smaller government with local control as much as possible."
- Said, "I’m opposed to tax increases and believe in ethics reform to increase accountability."

Economy

Said, "I will collaborate with county leaders to make education a top priority for Rockdale County so that every child can maximize his or her potential."

- Said, "I will collaborate with county leaders to make education a top priority for Rockdale County so that every child can maximize his or her potential."

Education

Said, "I believe more must be done to stop illegal immigration in Georgia, and I am opposed to the creation of sanctuary cities."

- Said, "I believe more must be done to stop illegal immigration in Georgia, and I am opposed to the creation of sanctuary cities."

Public Safety

As of June 10, 2025, Janice Frey Vanness’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Housing & Urban Development

Said, "I am determined to identify solutions to ease traffic congestion, which will improve the quality of life for residents."

- Said, "I am determined to identify solutions to ease traffic congestion, which will improve the quality of life for residents."

Transportation & Infrastructure

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Rokdale County, Oz Nesbitt, Sr.

Oz attended Voorhees College where he studied Public Relations and Political Science. He is married to his wife Robernett, and together they have two daughters and two sons. They live in Augusta, Georgia.

Oz is the President/Chief Consultant with SPEAK UP! Communications, Inc. He has 15 years of law enforcement experience. He also worked as the Community Outreach Coordinator for Nalley Automotive Group.

Oz Nesbitt has served two terms as Commissioner Post 1 and is currently serving a second term as Chairman of Rockdale County’s Board of Commissioners in Conyers, Georgia.

Implemented a Community Improvement Team to "help remove trash and household debris from the roadways as well as in hidden lots county-wide."

- Implemented a Community Improvement Team to "help remove trash and household debris from the roadways as well as in hidden lots county-wide."

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Supports local small businesses and entrepreneurs through media exposure and partnerships, offering seminars and dedicated TV segments to promote community economic growth.

The candidate's website says, "Chairman Nesbitt dispatched Rockdale Channel 23 to go out into the community and help capture and tell the stories of countless local Small Businesses and Entrepreneurs who are the backbone of our community. …"

- Supports local small businesses and entrepreneurs through media exposure and partnerships, offering seminars and dedicated TV segments to promote community economic growth.
- The candidate's website says, "Chairman Nesbitt dispatched Rockdale Channel 23 to go out into the community and help capture and tell the stories of countless local Small Businesses and Entrepreneurs who are the backbone of our community. …"

As of June 10, 2025, Oz Nesbitt’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Supports enhanced local transportation by hiring Brian Allen, who leverages connections for Rockdale County's project advancement, yielding significant improvements in a short period.

- Supports enhanced local transportation by hiring Brian Allen, who leverages connections for Rockdale County's project advancement, yielding significant improvements in a short period.

Oz Nesbitt

- County Commission Chairs oversee the Board of County Commissioners, which create and pass laws at the county-level. These laws show up in very tangible ways, such as determining how much you pay property and sales tax rates, public transportation, and maintaining infrastructure.
- The County Commission Chair is specifically responsible for preparing the county budget, which must be passed by the rest of the County Commissioners. The budget determines how much funding goes to various public services, such as public transportation, law enforcement, repairing roads, and maintaining infrastructure.
- County Commission Chairs have additional executive duties including coordinating with the office of the Mayor for your county, appointing Commissioners to committees, and representing your county at official functions.
- County Commission Chairs are elected to 4-year terms in county-wide elections.

Rockdale County Commission Chair Runoff, Democratic Primary

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