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Sam Branch graduated from Jacksonville State University. 

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Sam is currently a city commissioner in Cedartown. 

Sam works as a branch manager at First National Community Bank.

As of September 3, 2025, Samuel Lawrence Branch did not have a website or any information online.

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Jessica Payton is currently a commissioner for the City of Cedartown. She has served in this position since 2018. 

Jessica is the owner of Balanced Movement. 

As of September 3, 2025, Jessica Brewster Payton did not have a website or any information online.

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Matthew Foster has a bachelor's degree in political science from the University of Georgia. 

Matthew is currently a member of the Cedartown City Commission. He has served in this role since 2014. 

As of September 3, 2025, Matthew Craig Foster did not have a website or any information online.

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