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Corey Ragsdale is a lifelong resident of Cherokee County. He earned a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering and a master’s degree in business administration. He lives with his wife, Angela, and their daughter in Cherokee County.

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Corey currently serves as the County Commissioner for Cherokee County District 4 in Georgia. He was first elected in 2019 and is seeking re‑election.

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Corey currently works as a director of business development for Anderson Dahlen Inc., a metal fabrication and equipment integration company, and as founder of The Part Company. He previously worked as a senior business development manager and business development manager at Anderson Dahlen.

Supports the County Office of Economic Development to bring jobs and businesses into the county, adding value to the tax base and lowering the tax burden.

- Supports the County Office of Economic Development to bring jobs and businesses into the county, adding value to the tax base and lowering the tax burden.

Economy

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Plans to expand parks and recreation options in District 4, including executing the SW Cherokee Parks and Trails plan and developing additional park sites.

- Plans to expand parks and recreation options in District 4, including executing the SW Cherokee Parks and Trails plan and developing additional park sites.

Public Services

Self-Storage Facility Coming to Southwest Cherokee, GA

Plans to attract developments that are a positive mixture of uses and is pursuing ordinances and regulations to improve housing affordability in the county.

- Plans to attract developments that are a positive mixture of uses and is pursuing ordinances and regulations to improve housing affordability in the county.

Housing & Urban Development

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Supports funding for fire, EMS, the marshal’s Office, and the Sheriff’s Office to help them run smoothly and grow.

- Supports funding for fire, EMS, the marshal’s Office, and the Sheriff’s Office to help them run smoothly and grow.

Public Safety

Plans to use the recently passed TSPLOST resolution to complete necessary road projects as infrastructure struggles to keep up with growth.

- Plans to use the recently passed TSPLOST resolution to complete necessary road projects as infrastructure struggles to keep up with growth.

Transportation & Infrastructure

As of July 23, 2026, Corey Ragsdale’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Energy & the Environment

Corey Ragsdale

Steven Rogers is a husband and father. He lives in Woodstock, Georgia and has a bachelor's degree in Information Technology from the American Military University as well as a master's in business technology from the University of Georgia.

Steven is a cybersecurity engineer. He works at a Fortune 500 company as a principal application security engineer and team lead. 

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Advocates for smarter planning, sustainable investment, and ensuring the community's character is preserved.

Said, "Cherokee County deserves a leader who puts people over profits."

Advocates for responsible budgets that prioritize smart spending, eliminate wasteful expenditures, and efficient use of tax dollars, stating, "This includes safeguarding and preserving essential funding for our beloved libraries, social services, and parks."

Plans on supporting the local workforce and entrepreneurship.

- Advocates for smarter planning, sustainable investment, and ensuring the community's character is preserved.
- Said, "Cherokee County deserves a leader who puts people over profits."
- Advocates for responsible budgets that prioritize smart spending, eliminate wasteful expenditures, and efficient use of tax dollars, stating, "This includes safeguarding and preserving essential funding for our beloved libraries, social services, and parks."
- Plans on supporting the local workforce and entrepreneurship.

Plans on investing in the future of children.

Advocates for open meetings, expanded communication channels, and accessible information in government.

- Plans on investing in the future of children.
- Advocates for open meetings, expanded communication channels, and accessible information in government.

Wants to ensure homes are for families "and not corporate balance sheets."

- Seeks to "reign in" developers.
- Wants to ensure homes are for families "and not corporate balance sheets."

Said, "My commitment is to enhance public safety across Cherokee County by ensuring our first responders - our police, firefighters, and [emergency medical services] personnel - have the resources, training, and support they need... This means advocating for competitive compensation, modern equipment, and strategic planning to address growth."

Opposes Flock cameras and similar products, stating it is a violation of residents' privacy rights.

- Said, "My commitment is to enhance public safety across Cherokee County by ensuring our first responders - our police, firefighters, and [emergency medical services] personnel - have the resources, training, and support they need... This means advocating for competitive compensation, modern equipment, and strategic planning to address growth."
- Opposes Flock cameras and similar products, stating it is a violation of residents' privacy rights.

Supports affordable, reliable, and sustainable energy.

- Opposes data centers.
- Supports affordable, reliable, and sustainable energy.

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- County Commissioners create and pass laws at the county-level. These laws show up in very tangible ways, such as determining how much you pay in property and sales taxes, public transportation, and maintaining infrastructure.
- County Commissioners are responsible for preparing and passing the county budget. The budget determines how much funding goes to various public services, such as public transportation, law enforcement, repairing roads, and maintaining infrastructure.
- County Commissioners oversee the administrative duties of your county’s government to ensure the safety, comfort, and well-being of county residents.
- County Commissioners are elected to 4-year terms in staggered years. Typically, you only vote for the County Commissioner that represents your county commission district.

Creates new laws and passes the budget for your county

Cherokee County Commissioner, District 4

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