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James Ward's campaign for Twin City City Commissioner, District 1 is his first entry into politics.

As of September 3, 2025, James Ward did not have a website or any information online.

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James Ward

James's campaign for Twin City City Commissioner, District 1 is his first entry into politics.

Walter Ley

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Mayor and Commission - Twin City, GA

Jule was born in Midville, Georgia and raised in Garfield. He is married to Shelonda and is a life-long member of Mt. Zion Church in Garfield, Georgia. 

Jule is a truck driver and business owner. He runs Bady's Trucking, LLC. He previously worked at Swainsboro Print Works, a company that dyed and printed fabric.

Jule Bady Jr. is currently a member of the Twin City City Commission. He joined the commission in 2018 and is serving his second term.

As of September 3, 2025, Jule Bady Jr did not have a website or any information online.

As a city commissioner, helped revitalize Graymont Community Park through fundraising, city matching funds, and a grant from the Mill Creek Foundation.

- As a city commissioner, helped revitalize Graymont Community Park through fundraising, city matching funds, and a grant from the Mill Creek Foundation.

Jule Bady Jr

Jule Bady was born in Midville, Georgia, raised in Garfield, went to elementary school in Summertown, and attended Swainsboro High School. He left high school after the tenth grade to help his parents provide for his family. Jule’s first job was with Swainsboro Print Works, a company that dyed and printed fabric. In 2005 Jule earned his CDL and started his own trucking business, Bady’s Trucking, LLC. Mr. Bady is a community minded man with a heart for revitalizing Twin City’s residential neighborhoods. In 2014 Jule recruited several other citizens and initiated the founding of the Graymont Community Park Association. Through fundraising, matching funds from the city, a grant from Mill Creek Foundation, and a good deal of his own and other’s sweat equity, the park acquired new equipment, a new look, and new life. It’s now a favorite gathering and play place for Twin City families and children. Jule is married to Shelonda, a wonderful woman who is a great homemaker, cook, and caregiver. Faith and family are important to Mr. Bady. He is a life-long member of Mt. Zion Church in Garfield, Georgia, where he still worships and serves. Jule has served on the City Commission since January 2018.

Jule is currently a member of the Twin City City Commission. He was elected in 2018 and has served one term.

Supports revitalizing Twin City’s residential neighborhoods.

- 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. 