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Richard is a native of Hartwell, Georgia. He has a certificate in theology from The Interdenominational Theological Center and attended Piedmont Technical College. He also attended Hart County High School. Richard lives with his wife.

Richard is a bailiff at the Hart County Sheriff's Department, the pastor at Zion Christian Methodist Episcopal Church, and an employee at Strickland Funeral Home and Cremation Services.

The Hartwell Sun, Candidate forum scheduled; early voting opens

Richard Sheller ran for city council in 2021 but did not win.

As of June 7, 2025, Richard Sheller did not have a website or any information online.

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Housing & Urban Development

Public Safety

The Hartwell Sun, Candidates tackle issues with 2 weeks until election: Hartwell growth central focus for city council contenders

Advocates for focusing spending on Hartwell's priorities.

Said, "I want to see the community grow even more."

- Advocates for focusing spending on Hartwell's priorities.
- Wants to bring in more businesses.
- Said, "I want to see the community grow even more."

Public Services

Wants to work with the DOT to come up with a solution to traffic problems and work with the road department to fix flooding streets.

- Wants to work with the DOT to come up with a solution to traffic problems and work with the road department to fix flooding streets.

Transportation & Infrastructure

Richard Sheller

Christopher is a native of Hartwell, Georgia. He has a nursing degree from Piedmont Technical College.

Christopher is a certified nursing assistant at Gale Healthcare and assistant funeral director at Mack's Funeral Home. He used to be a certified nursing assistant at Nancy Hart Nursing Center, at Hartwell Health & Rehabilitation, and at Hart Care Center.

Christopher Martin's campaign for city council member is his first entry into politics.

As of June 7, 2025, Christopher Martin did not have a website or any information online.

As of June 7, 2025, Christopher Martin’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Christopher Martin

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Debbie is originally from Ringgold, Georgia. She has a bachelor's degree in political science and government from the University of Louisville and a master's degree in gerontology from Brenau University. She lives with her husband and has two grown sons with children of their own.

Debbie is a realtor at Charlene's Lakeside Realty. She used to be a realtor at Keller Williams Lake Hartwell Realty and Rawson Realty LLC. Before that, she created the Grace and Aging blog. She used to be an independent living sales counselor at the Woodlands at Furman, a residential care sales counselor at Presbyterian Communities of South Carolina, and a senior care counselor at The Arbor Company.

Debbie Henry’s campaign for city council is her first entry into politics.

As of June 7, 2025, Debbie Henry did not have a website or any information online.

Debbie Henry

Toy is retired. She used to work at Athens Clarke County Government.

Toy Cynthia Wilkins ran for city council in 2021 but did not win.

As of June 7, 2025, Toy Cynthia Wilkins did not have a website or any information online.

- Supports housing growth in the area.
- Wanted to lower housing costs.

Advocates for safe and fun recreational activities for youth.

Wanted to manage growth to preserve the legacy of Hartwell.

- Advocates for safe and fun recreational activities for youth.
- Wanted to manage growth to preserve the legacy of Hartwell.

Toy Cynthia Wilkins

- 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. 