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About

We are a committee of concerned citizens, activists, and volunteers working to improve the lives and livelihoods of residents of Paulding County, Georgia, and its cities, including Dallas, Hiram, and Braswell. We are committed to a wide variety of progressive, pro-society causes, including the following:

  • Fiscal responsibility
  • Civil and human rights
  • Individual liberty
  • Economic and labor justice
  • Quality education
  • Equitable and reliable transportation
  • Veterans’ concerns
  • Environmental protection

We are also the county branch of the Democratic Party of Georgia and a member of the 14th District Democratic Committee.

County Commission Post I

  1. Madison Delille
  2. Andrea Baerwalde
  3. Cindy Gatewood
  4. Antoinette Richards
  5. Dumoteim Ojuka
  6. Bruce Brand
  7. Cynthia Starke-Jones
  8. Vacant

County Commission Post II

  1. Celeste Graham
  2. Corey Chambers
  3. Vacant
  4. Vacant
  5. Vacant
  6. Vacant
  7. Vacant
  8. Vacant

County Commission Post III

  1. Debra Chandler
  2. Derick Jones
  3. Margaret Rhodes
  4. Pat Woodard
  5. Marguerite Simmons
  6. Vacant
  7. Vacant
  8. Vacant

County Commission Post IV

  1. Tammy Hodges
  2. Ralph Meers
  3. Andrea Kramer
  4. Vacant
  5. Vacant
  6. Vacant
  7. Vacant
  8. Vacant

Subcommittees

Subcommittees serve the purpose of assisting our county committee in being productive and reaching our goals. Each subcommittee is overseen by a member of the executive committee. Any committee member wishing to become a member of a subcommittee should contact its respective committee chair.

Diversity & Inclusion Subcommittee

The diversity & inclusion subcommittee, a required subcommittee deemed necessary by the Democratic Party of Georgia, is responsible for recruiting and retaining members that reflect the Democratic Party.

  • Madison DeLille, Chair

Communications Subcommittee

The communications subcommittee is tasked with keeping our members informed by sending emails, making phone calls, and keeping the committee’s social media and website update.

  • Corey Chambers, Secretary

Finance Subcommittee

The finance subcommittee will assist the treasurer in producing an annual budget, will hold various fundraisers, and will engage in other activities needed to ensure the programs of the committee are funded.

  • Bruce Brand, Treasurer

Voter Protection Subcommittee

The voter protection subcommittee is responsible for recruiting and training volunteers who will work as poll workers, absentee ballot monitors, and who will educate the public about voting rights and responsibilities.

  • Margaret Rhodes, Second Vice Chair, Community and Voter Outreach

Voter Outreach Subcommittee

The voter outreach subcommittee is responsible for recruiting and training volunteers in the various campaign activities of the committee such as canvassing, phone banking, and relational organizing. They will also hold events and activities to increase public knowledge about our candidates and voting.

  • Margaret Rhodes, Second Vice Chair, Community and Voter Outreach

Events Subcommittee

The events subcommittee is responsible for planning and staffing events and meetings for the committee. They will assist with planning dates, times, locations, and any meals or other requirements for the event.

  • Margaret Rhodes, Second Vice Chair, Community and Voter Outreach
  • Andrew Haviland, First Vice Chair, Charter and Bylaws

Membership Subcommittee

The membership committee is responsible for keeping the membership roster up-to-date and advising the board on recruitment and retention policies. They help facilitate onboarding of new members through orientation and encourage members to join the various committees.

  • Corey Chambers, Secretary