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Randolph Reeves Gordon studied religion and theology at Almeda College and University. He and his wife, Lana, have three adult children and live in Comer, Georgia.

Randolph is a senior pastor at Lighthouse Church of God in Athens, Georgia. He previously served in the U.S. Marine Corps.

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Randolph's campaign for Oglethorpe County Commission, District 5 is his first entry into politics.

Opposes current tax dollar allotment, stating "77% of our tax dollars are going to the schools, leaving only 23% for county and other departments to operate on."

Supports clear, accessible county budgeting and transparency through regular updates and town hall meetings for District 5.

Supports small businesses, local agriculture, and economic developments that fit the community.

- Opposes current tax dollar allotment, stating "77% of our tax dollars are going to the schools, leaving only 23% for county and other departments to operate on."
- Supports clear, accessible county budgeting and transparency through regular updates and town hall meetings for District 5.
- Supports small businesses, local agriculture, and economic developments that fit the community.

Economy

Aims to partner with state and federal programs for funding of rural broadband expansion.

- Aims to partner with state and federal programs for funding of rural broadband expansion.

Public Services

Opposes large company investors buying apartments and homes, saying this is the cause of inflated rent prices.

Opposes county ordinance that prohibits living in accommodations of less than 900 square feet.

Supports responsible growth and protecting farmland, rural character, and residential areas from major zoning changes without community input.

- Opposes large company investors buying apartments and homes, saying this is the cause of inflated rent prices.
- Opposes county ordinance that prohibits living in accommodations of less than 900 square feet.
- Supports responsible growth and protecting farmland, rural character, and residential areas from major zoning changes without community input.

Housing & Urban Development

Aims to improve Emergency Medical Services (EMS) response times, support staffing and equipment needs of the sheriff's office, and expand volunteer fire programs.

- Aims to improve Emergency Medical Services (EMS) response times, support staffing and equipment needs of the sheriff's office, and expand volunteer fire programs.

Public Safety

Aims to utilize state and federal grants to fund gravel road and other maintenance projects.

Aims to implement a priority plan so District 5 roads are not last in line for maintenance, require public reporting of road project details, and improve drainage, culverts, and gravel road maintenance.

- Aims to utilize state and federal grants to fund gravel road and other maintenance projects.
- Aims to implement a priority plan so District 5 roads are not last in line for maintenance, require public reporting of road project details, and improve drainage, culverts, and gravel road maintenance.

Transportation & Infrastructure

As of March 11, 2026, Randolph Reeves Gordon did not have a website or any information online.

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Tracy Norman is originally from Lexington, Georgia. He earned his bachelor's degree in business law and risk management from the University of Georgia and his master's degree in business administration from the University of Phoenix. He currently lives in Crawford, Georgia. 

Tracy Alan Norman (Oglethorpe County Commission, District 5, Georgia, candidate 2022)

Tracy currently serves as an Oglethorpe County commissioner, District 5. He was first elected in 2018 and is serving his second term. 

Tracy currently works as a sourcing lead at Boehringer Ingelheim, a pharmaceutical company. He previously worked as a senior manager at Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health, a senior manager of CAPEX Procurement at Sanofi, a process excellence expert at Endo Pharmaceuticals, and a supplier manager at Ethicon Endo-Surgery. 

As of March 11, 2026, Tracy Alan Norman 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.

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Oglethorpe County Commissioner, District 5, Republican Primary

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