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Cole Elrod (Jackson County Commission, District 5, Georgia)

Joseph Cole Elrod is from Talmo, Georgia. He graduated from Jackson County Comprehensive High School. Joseph lives with his wife, Stephanie, and their three kids in Talmo, Georgia, and attends The Jefferson Church.

Joseph currently serves on the Jackson County Board of Commissioners, representing District 5. He was elected in 2024.

Joseph operates a purebred Angus cattle operation and co‑owns “Cowboy Logic,” a brand that markets cattle throughout the southeastern U.S.. He also owns North Jackson Contractors, a construction business specializing in underground utilities, fencing, custom pools, and trucking.

As of March 11, 2026, Joseph Cole Elrod did not have a website or any information online.

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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.
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- 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.

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Jackson County Commissioner, District 5, Republican Primary

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