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As of May 15, 2024, Chester Wayne Joyner did not have a website and did not complete our questionnaire.

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This is Chester Wayne Joyner's first entry into politics.

As of April 23, 2024, Chester Wayne Joyner did not have a website or any information online.

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Sermon Central-James (Edward) Cady, Jr.

James graduated from Ware County Senior High School, attended Okefenokee Technical College studying Microcomputing, St. Joseph’s University studying Electric Commerce and Finance. He also studied  Economic Development at the Georgia Department of Community Affairs, and holds a certification in Human Resources from the University of Georgia’s Carl Vinson Institute of Government. James is married to his wife, with whom they have two daughters and two sons. He identifies as a Baptist and has attended Baptist Patterson Church. 

James is currently an Associate Judge in the Ware County Probate Court. He previously served as a City Clerk in Pierce County Georgia, in fleet logistics for Lewis & Raulerson, Inc, and with the Georgia SE Economic Consulting Group as an Economic Development Consultant. He previously worked as an Electronic Commerce Coordinator for the CSX Corporation. 

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This is James Edward Cady's first entry into politics. 

As of April 23, 2024, James Edward Cady did not have a website or any information online.

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Believes boards of commissioners have limited authority over constitutional officers and their staffs.

Wants to provide digital case file management to promote greater efficiency, expanded access for legal & petitioner resources, and permit increased government transparency with reduced taxpayer funding.

- Believes boards of commissioners have limited authority over constitutional officers and their staffs.
- Wants to provide digital case file management to promote greater efficiency, expanded access for legal & petitioner resources, and permit increased government transparency with reduced taxpayer funding.

Serves as a minister at Patterson Baptist Church.

- Serves as a minister at Patterson Baptist Church.

James Edward Cady

Janet graduated from Ware County High School and studied at Okefenokee Technical College. 

As of May 15, 2024, Janet D Thrift did not have a website and did not complete our questionnaire.

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This is Janet D. Thrift's first entry into politics. 

As of April 23, 2024, Janet D Thrift did not have a website or any information online.

Janet D Thrift

Steve is a lifelong resident of Ware County.

Steve previously worked as a deputy sheriff in Ware County.

Ware County tax commissioner says he won't collect Waycross taxes without a pay agreement

Steve Bernard previously served as Tax Commissioner for Ware County for 8 years, and has spent the last 7 years as a Ware County Commissioner.

As of April 23, 2024, Steve A Barnard Sr did not have a website or any information online.

Plans to "maintain accessibility, accountability, and integrity in every decision."

Is "committed to upholding justice, fairness, and compassion in our county's probate system."

- Plans to "maintain accessibility, accountability, and integrity in every decision."
- Is "committed to upholding justice, fairness, and compassion in our county's probate system."

As Tax Commissioner, refused to work unless he was paid a percentage of the amount of property taxes he collects instead of a flat fee of $10,000.

- As Tax Commissioner, refused to work unless he was paid a percentage of the amount of property taxes he collects instead of a flat fee of $10,000.

Steve A Barnard Sr

Decides court cases for topics like wills, licenses, and traffic tickets

Ware Probate Court Judge

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