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Cory is from Franklin County and graduated from Franklin County High School. He holds an Associate's Degree in Religious Education and a Bachelor's Degree in Theology and Theological Studies, both with Covington Theological Seminary. He is married to his wife Carrie, with whom they have three children, a son in law and a granddaughter.  He volunteers as a Chaplin with the Cobb Regional Hospital and is a member of Franklin County Young Farmers, and served on the St. Marys’ Sacred Heart Hospital chaplain board. 

Cory is currently a poultry farmer and a Pastor with Flat Shoals Baptist Church, and previously served with Double Branches Baptist Church. He also worked as a Manager with Tri State Distributors Inc. 

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This is Cory Pulliam's first entry into politics. 

Wants to develop strong relations with county officials and employees, and residents.

Supports county growth, but "not at the expense of pre-existing residents, landowners or businesses.”

- Wants to develop strong relations with county officials and employees, and residents.
- Supports county growth, but "not at the expense of pre-existing residents, landowners or businesses.”

Public Services

As of June 7, 2025, Cory Pulliam did not have a website or any information online.

Economy

Education

Said "We should listen to the concerns of the sheriff’s department, Emergency Medical Services, fire departments, etc.”

- Holds safety as a top priority.
- Said "We should listen to the concerns of the sheriff’s department, Emergency Medical Services, fire departments, etc.”

Public Safety

Housing & Urban Development

Wants to address county road maintenance.

- Wants to address county road maintenance.

Transportation & Infrastructure

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Cory Pulliam

As of May 11, 2024, Sam Freeman did not have a website and did not complete our questionnaire.

This is Sam Freeman's first entry into politics. 

As of June 7, 2025, Sam Freeman did not have a website or any information online.

Sam Freeman

- 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.

Franklin County Commissioner Runoff, Republican Primary

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