Baker County, GA elected officials: county commissioners, sheriff, school board and cities
Who holds every elected county, school board, city and special-district office in Baker County: 15 seats on 7 elected bodies.
Board of Commissioners
Baker County Board of Commissioners
| Office | Who holds it now |
|---|---|
| County Commissioner, Anna | Matt Bryan Democratic source |
| County Commissioner, Elmodel | Connie C. Hobbs Democratic source |
| County Commissioner, Hogards Mill | Chris Moore Democratic source |
| County Commissioner, Milford | Tommy Rentz Democratic source |
| County Commissioner, Newton | Vann Irvin Democratic source |
County officers
| Office | Who holds it now |
|---|---|
| Clerk of Superior Court | Stephanie Key Democratic source |
| Coroner | Alvin R. Lofton Democratic source |
| Probate Judge | Angela "Angel" Hendricks Democratic source |
| Sheriff | Dana Meade Democratic source |
| Tax Commissioner | Jessica Craft Democratic source |
School Board
Baker County Board of Education
| Office | Who holds it now |
|---|---|
| Board of Education Member, Anna | Lydia E. Burch Democratic source |
| Board of Education Member, Elmodel | Kenneth Deese Democratic source |
| Board of Education Member, Hogards Mill | Janet Miller Anderson Democratic source |
| Board of Education Member, Milford | Bonnie Hudson Kelly Democratic source |
| Board of Education Member, Newton | Malcolm Parker Democratic source |
How many local governments Baker County has
The Census Bureau's 2022 Census of Governments counts 4 local governments in Baker County. This page lists the ones whose offices are elected.
| Kind of government | Census count (2022) | Listed on this page |
|---|---|---|
| County government | 1 | 1 |
| Cities, towns, villages and townships | 1 | 0 |
| School districts (school boards) | 1 | 1 |
| Special districts (elected boards) | 1 | 0 |
About these counts
The Census Bureau counts every independent local government once, in the county it assigns it to: the one it mostly serves or where it's based. A city or district that crosses county lines is counted in only one county, so it may be listed on this page but counted elsewhere, or the other way around. Many special districts, such as housing authorities, have appointed boards, and some places have more than one elected body, so the two columns measure different things. School systems run by a county, city or the state aren't counted as separate governments, though their boards may be listed here; in some states the Bureau counts community or state colleges as school districts. The counts are as of 2022.
Who lives in Baker County
Race and Hispanic origin: Hispanic or Latino 4.2% · White 50.9% · Black 36.8% · Asian 6% · Other or more than one race 2% (Hispanic or Latino people can be of any race; the other groups are non-Hispanic.)
About these figures
The American Community Survey asks about 3.5 million households a year about who lives there, their work, income, schooling and housing. The 5-year estimates pool 2020–2024 answers so that every county and district has enough of them. They're estimates with a (larger for smaller places), and they're different from the once-a-decade census count. "Median" means half are above and half below. Household income is before taxes and includes everyone in the household. The unemployment share here is the survey's five-year average, so it differs from the monthly rate in the BLS jobs report. Race and Hispanic origin are as people describe themselves.
Health insurance means any coverage, private or public (such as Medicaid or Medicare), when people answered; the share is of everyone except people on active military duty and people living in institutions such as prisons and nursing homes. The housing shares are of renting households, and of homeowners with a mortgage, for whom the Census Bureau can compute them (households with no income, or renters who pay no cash rent, are left out). Rent here is gross rent, rent plus utilities; owner costs include the mortgage, property taxes, insurance, utilities and fees.
Jobs in Baker County
Every month, last two years
| Month | Rate | Unemployed | Employed | Labor force |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 2026 (preliminary) | 4.9% | 46 | 901 | 947 |
| August 2026 | 4.4% | 41 | 883 | 924 |
| July 2026 | 3.9% | 36 | 879 | 915 |
| June 2026 | 4.9% | 44 | 856 | 900 |
| May 2026 | 4.0% | 37 | 877 | 914 |
| April 2026 | 4.0% | 37 | 882 | 919 |
| March 2026 | 4.6% | 43 | 890 | 933 |
| February 2026 | 4.8% | 45 | 897 | 942 |
| January 2026 | 4.7% | 44 | 892 | 936 |
| December 2025 | 3.7% | 35 | 915 | 950 |
| November 2025 | 4.0% | 39 | 927 | 966 |
| October 2025 | not collected (2025 federal shutdown) | |||
| September 2025 | 4.0% | 37 | 879 | 916 |
| August 2025 | 4.5% | 40 | 855 | 895 |
| July 2025 | 4.6% | 40 | 835 | 875 |
| June 2025 | 4.9% | 43 | 839 | 882 |
| May 2025 | 4.3% | 38 | 839 | 877 |
| April 2025 | 4.0% | 36 | 855 | 891 |
| March 2025 | 5.0% | 45 | 854 | 899 |
| February 2025 | 4.9% | 44 | 852 | 896 |
| January 2025 | 4.6% | 41 | 859 | 900 |
| December 2024 | 3.8% | 35 | 888 | 923 |
| November 2024 | 4.1% | 38 | 884 | 922 |
| October 2024 | 3.6% | 33 | 882 | 915 |
Yearly averages
| Year | Rate | Unemployed | Employed | Labor force |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 (11 months) | 4.4% | 40 | 864 | 904 |
| 2024 | 4.5% | 40 | 846 | 886 |
| 2023 | 4.4% | 39 | 839 | 878 |
| 2022 | 4.9% | 45 | 871 | 916 |
| 2021 | 6.1% | 55 | 853 | 908 |
| 2020 | 7.3% | 67 | 849 | 916 |
| 2019 | 5.9% | 55 | 872 | 927 |
| 2018 | 6.6% | 61 | 867 | 928 |
| 2017 | 8.1% | 77 | 869 | 946 |
| 2016 | 9.7% | 91 | 851 | 942 |
Crime reported in Baker County
By police agency (2)
| Agency | Year | Violent | Property | People served |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baker County Sheriff's Office | 2025 | 1 | 19 | 2,151 |
| Newton Police Department | 2023 | 0 | 0 | 571 |
Police staffing
Agencies counted (2), 2025
| Agency | Officers | Civilians | People served |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baker County Sheriff's Office | 9 | 2 | 2,151 |
| Newton Police Department | 1 | 0 | 553 |
Earlier years
| Year | Officers | Per 1,000 | Civilians | Agencies |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 10 | 3.70 | 2 | 2 |
| 2023 | 9 | 3.26 | 2 | 2 |
| 2021 | 8 | 2.74 | 2 | 2 |
| 2018 | 6 | 1.90 | 1 | 2 |
Quick answers
- Who is the Baker County Clerk of Superior Court?
- Stephanie Key (Democratic) is the Clerk of Superior Court of Baker County, Georgia.
- Who is the Baker County Coroner?
- Alvin R. Lofton (Democratic) is the Coroner of Baker County, Georgia.
- Who is the Baker County Probate Judge?
- Angela "Angel" Hendricks (Democratic) is the Probate Judge of Baker County, Georgia.
- Who is the Baker County Sheriff?
- Dana Meade (Democratic) is the Sheriff of Baker County, Georgia.
- Who is the Baker County Tax Commissioner?
- Jessica Craft (Democratic) is the Tax Commissioner of Baker County, Georgia.
- Who are the Baker County commissioners?
- Matt Bryan (Anna); Connie C. Hobbs (Elmodel); Chris Moore (Hogards Mill); Tommy Rentz (Milford); Vann Irvin (Newton).
- Who is on the Baker County School Board?
- Lydia E. Burch (Board of Education Member, Anna); Kenneth Deese (Board of Education Member, Elmodel); Janet Miller Anderson (Board of Education Member, Hogards Mill); Bonnie Hudson Kelly (Board of Education Member, Milford); Malcolm Parker (Board of Education Member, Newton).
- What is the population of Baker County?
- About 2,790 people, with a median age of 50.3; the median household income is $46,012 and 26.3% live below the poverty line (Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates).
- What is the unemployment rate in Baker County?
- 4.9% in September 2026 (preliminary): 46 people unemployed in a labor force of 947, against 4.0% a year earlier (Bureau of Labor Statistics, Local Area Unemployment Statistics, not seasonally adjusted).
- How many local governments are there in Baker County?
- 4 in the Census Bureau's 2022 Census of Governments: 1 county, 1 municipal, 1 school district and 1 special district governments.
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