Ashley Bell has announced his candidacy for District 4 county commissioner.

Bell is a lifelong resident of the 4th District and is a partner at Bell and Washington law firm.

He is married to Lauren Bell, and they have two children.

Bell is an active member in the Gainesville Rotary, as well as in the associate board of directors for the Greater Hall Chamber of Commerce. He is a board member for Gainesville Parks and Recreation, Hall County Library System, the Beulah Rucker Memorial Foundation and for the Hall County Boys & Girls Clubs.

In addition, he founded the Generation Inspiration Youth Leadership Society and is a trustee for St. Paul United Church.

Deborah Mack is the current District 4 county commissioner. She has announced that she is running for re-election.