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Jocelyn is originally from Atlanta. She studied at the University of Georgia and the Culinary Institute of America. She lives with her husband, John.

As of September 6, 2023, Jocelyn Blackwood Palmer did not have a website or publicly available contact information in order for us to send them our questionnaire.

Jocelyn Blackwood Palmer’s campaign for city council is her first entry into politics.

As of June 7, 2025, Jocelyn Blackwood Palmer did not have a website or any information online.

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Jocelyn Blackwood Palmer

As of September 6, 2023, James Shepherd did not have a website or publicly available contact information in order for us to send them our questionnaire.

As of June 7, 2025, James Shepherd did not have a website.

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- 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. 