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Gene King is originally from Melbourne, Florida. He lives with his wife, Tami, in Senoia, Georgia.

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Gene previously ran for Meriwether County Commission to represent District 1 in 2022 and the Georgia House of Representatives to represent District 132 in 2012, 2014, 2016, and 2020, but did not win. 

As of March 11, 2026, Gene King did not have a website or any information online.

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Joe Howard is originally from Manchester, Georgia. He attended Manchester High School. He lives with his wife, Kasey, and the two children in Alvaton, Georgia. 

Joe's campaign for Meriwether County Commission, District 1, is his first run for public office. 

Joe currently works as a supervisor at DHL Supply Chain and a supervisor at Yamaha Motor Manufacturing Corp. 

As of March 11, 2026, Joe Howard 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.
- 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

Meriwether County Commissioner, District 1, Republican Primary

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