Mr. Whaley is serving his first term as Whitfield County Commissioner, elected in 2004. He was born in Cleveland, Tennessee but has lived in Whitfield County for more than 60 years. He graduated from Cohutta High School and attended Molar Barber College in Los Angeles, California. He and his wife Peggy have three children.

Mr. Whaley, now retired from public works, will serve as County Commissioner for District 2. His experience includes 25 years as Councilman for the City of Cohutta, Ninth District Republican Party, and delegate to the National Convention in 1976, 1980, and last in 1984 as delegate to former President, Ronald Reagan.

Community involvement and other interest include his being a member of the Cohutta First Baptist Church where he serves as a Deacon and active in the Outreach program. He is also member of the Cohutta Ruritan Club, American Legion, VFW and finally the Masonic Lodge and Shrine Club.

 

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