| Ryran Traylor Chairman rtraylor@lamarcountyga.com 678-603-8491  Ryran is a homegrown product of Lamar County. He is the son of Tammie Traylor Merritt and Don Traylor. At an early age, his mother took advantage of everything that she could to help him develop into a young man who loved God, his family, friends, and community. This included involvement at church, local athletics, and scouting. In primary school, he became a member of Mrs. Betty Crawford’s Cub Scout Troop and eventually moved into a Boy Scout Troops led by Scout Master’s Bob Cloudt, Bob Wright, and Lloyd Hammocks. In addition, he had the pleasure of learning from Scout Master Grady Banks. Ryran was a recognized local student-athlete who had the pleasure of continuing his love for football by playing at Georgia Southern. While there, he served in many community and campus roles including Student Government President. After graduating from Georgia Southern University with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Sports Medicine/Community Health, Ryran returned home in a career of physical therapy and healthcare administration. During this time, he was extremely active in the community with various organizations including the Chamber and Rotary. Ryran continued his love for learning by obtaining a Master of Business Administration/Healthcare Administration from Troy State University and is currently in his third year of pursuing a doctorate in Public Health and Leadership at Georgia Southern. Ryran and his wife, Dr. Jessica Traylor, have two children: Ryla and Hutson. They love traveling, sports, and watching their children experience life. He enjoys camping, hunting, and restoring old cars with his son. |
| Jarrod Fletcher District 1 jfletcher@lamarcountyga.com 470-714-4874  Jarrod B. Fletcher was born to the parentage of Mr. Rodney and Mrs. Maggie Fletcher in Stuttgart, Germany while his Father was stationed there with the 82nd Airborne Division. Paternal grandson of Mr. Arthur and Mrs. Catherine Fletcher. Maternal grandparents are Mr. Arthur and Mrs. Margaret Childs. Jarrod is a native of Barnesville, GA. He graduated from the following: Lamar County High School; American Intercontinental University with an Associate’s Degree in Business; Georgia Southern University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Education, with a focus in Technology; Master’s Degree from Liberty University, Curriculum & Instruction - Educational Technology; Education Specialist Degree from Liberty University- Educational Leadership and graduated from Liberty University with a Doctorate Degree in Educational Leadership. Jarrod is a tenured employee of the Lamar County School system. He will complete his 18th year in May 2025. He began his career as an Intervention Specialist teaching 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade skills, he then went on to work for the district office; Jarrod is the first African American hired in the Lamar County Schools Technology Department and the first African American to hold the Director of Technology position for LCS. He is the husband of Dr. NaToya Fletcher and the Father of children, Neva and Brayden. Jarrod is very active in his community. He is a faithful member of the historical West Mount Sinai Baptist Church, where his family lineage goes back several generations. Jarrod enjoys the great day of service (Pre Covid), a member of the Lamar County NAACP, member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., and is a graduate of the Leadership Lamar Program. He hopes to further help his community by being District 1 Commissioner. His favorite quote is: “Service for the citizens”. |
| Jason Lovett District 2 jlovett@lamarcountyga.com 678-234-3621  Jason Lovett is a serial entrepreneur who specializes in the waste industry sector. He currently owns a manufacturing business in Milner, Georgia, where he and his team refurbish bins for international companies and many locally owned businesses. New products, including many from Jason’s own patent portfolio, are also produced at the Milner facility. In addition to his current business venture, Jason has previously started, built and sold five other businesses in industries that include human resources, weather related web development, race engines and patent rights licensing. He and his family currently own a small cattle farm in Lamar County. Holding a BBA from Georgia Southern University, Jason is passionate about economics and its impact on the underprivileged and underserved while remaining a tireless advocate for equal opportunities for the underrepresented blue collar workforce. In January 2023, he was elected to the Lamar County Board of Commissioners as District Two Commissioner where he utilizes this platform to push for lower taxes through stringent budgetary reviews of all departments servicing the county at large. |
| Ashley Gilles District 3 agilles@lamarcountyga.com 770-557-9277  Ashley Gilles has an extensive background in Practice Administration as well as Equine Management and Training. In 2009, she combined her passion for both fields and used her skills to provide equine therapy services where she worked with diverse populations including children with physical and developmental disabilities, individuals recovering from trauma, and veterans experiencing post-traumatic stress disorder. Her ability to combine her deep understanding of horses with innovative therapeutic interventions, allowed her to create meaningful and transformative experiences for her clients. In 2016, Ashley and her family moved to Lamar County. Immediately she realized the sense of community and quality of life in Lamar was like no other. She immersed herself in the community, volunteering whenever she could. She served on the long term comprehensive plan, the community assessment survey, as a poll worker, and Rebuild Lamar where she is still an active volunteer. Ashley also joined the local Republican Party, where as Secretary, was instrumental in collaborating across the aisle and implementing the first bipartisan voter registration drive at Buggy Days. Ashley was the Chairman for the Lamar County Republican Party for 4 years. Through her leadership and dedication, the Lamar County Republican Party was awarded a statewide achievement and recognition for being one of the "Top 5 Best Local Parties" in the state. In 2021, Ashley was elected Second Vice Chairman of the Third Congressional District and also GAGOP Chairman of the Under 80k Counties (counties with a population of less than 80,000), where she represented 129 GOP county parties. She was the first in Lamar County to serve on the GAGOP Executive Committee. During this time, she traveled the state helping counties organize and grow their base. She actively worked with State Leadership on legislation in 2021 and 2022 and effectively blocked legislation deemed detrimental to small counties. Ashley stepped down from her position in the GAGOP to run for Commissioner of District 3 to use her knowledge and resources where it matters most, at home. Commissioner Ashley Gilles is a passionate advocate for her constituents' needs and concerns. She strives to be an accessible and responsive representative who understands that building a thriving community requires active citizen engagement and empowerment. Her commitment to transparency and open communication guarantees that community voices are heard, valued, and incorporated into policy development. Commissioner Gilles continues to actively engage state legislatures and policymakers to influence legislation and secure resources to benefit the county. Her dedication to effective representation ensures that Lamar County is well represented at all levels. |
| Truman Boyle District 4 tboyle@lamarcountyga.com 678-404-0848 Truman Boyle was born, raised and has been a lifelong resident of Barnesville / Lamar County. He attended Gordon Military High School, and later graduated from Lamar County High in 1974. After graduation, he attended Gordon State College. He started work at 15 with Carters Mill and worked in different areas of the mill for a number of years. Later, he left Carters for a job at General Tire and Rubber in the lab. Truman began his law enforcement career in 1978 with the Lamar County Sheriff’s Department as a relief radio operator before beginning his career in 1982 with the Georgia State Patrol. He spent most of his career patrolling in the central Georgia area. Before his retirement in 2013, Truman was assigned to the G.S.P. Specialized Crash Reconstruction Team and the training division where he taught basic crash investigation as well as the advanced crash reconstruction classes to Troopers and other law enforcement officers in Georgia. After retirement from the State, he joined the Lamar County Sherriff’s office as a volunteer and there he over sees the UAS Drone program, emergency weather alert systems, and radio communications for the department. He is also a volunteer’s fire fighter with the Lamar County Fire Department. He maintains his Georgia Peace Officer Standard and Training certification through the Georgia Public Safety Training Center Police Department as an auxiliary police officer, and also serves as an adjunct instructor in vehicle crash investigation and photography. Truman has been married to his wife, Denise, for 43 years and they have two daughters and five grandchildren. His hobbies include pickle ball, photography and astronomy. He is also very active with emergency radio communications in amateur (HAM) radio. In 1998, he was elected to the board of deacons at the Barnesville First Baptist Church. He is very active in community wide activities. Truman was elected by the Citizens of Lamar County to serve as a Commissioner for the County Commission. As a lifelong member of Lamar County, Truman is dedicated and determined to work for the people of Lamar County for its betterment. |
County Administrator & County Clerk
Sean Townsend
County Administrator
770-358-5146 Ext 109
Carlette Davidson
County Clerk
770-358-5146 Ext 103
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