Chelsey Curney (Jonesboro City Council At-large, Georgia, candidate 2025)

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Chelsey Curney

Nonpartisan

Candidate, Jonesboro City Council At-large

Elections and appointments

Last election

November 4, 2025

Education

Graduate

Clark Atlanta University, 2022

Military

Service / branch

U.S. Navy

Years of service

2016 - 2024

Personal

Birthplace

Decatur, GA

Religion

Christian

Profession

Project manager

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Chelsey Curney ran for election to the Jonesboro City Council At-large in Georgia. She was on the ballot in the general election on November 4, 2025.^[source]

Curney completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2025. Click here to read the survey answers.

Biography

Chelsey Curney provided the following biographical information via Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey on October 14, 2025:

• Birth date: August 10, 1994
• Birth place: Decatur, Georgia
• High school: Eagle's Landing High School
• Bachelor's: Florida Agricultural & Mechanical University, 2016
• Graduate: Clark Atlanta University, 2022
• Military service: United States Navy, 2016-2024
• Gender: Female
• Religion: Christian
• Profession: Project Manager
• Incumbent officeholder: No
• Campaign slogan: Rooted in Service. Ready to Lead
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Elections

General election

General election for Jonesboro City Council At-large (3 seats)

The following candidates ran in the general election for Jonesboro City Council At-large on November 4, 2025.

		Candidate
	Submit photo	Bobby Lester (Nonpartisan)
	Submit photo	Arlene R. Charles (Nonpartisan)
		Chelsey Curney (Nonpartisan)
	Submit photo	Cameron Dixon (Nonpartisan)
		Santia Fox (Nonpartisan)
	Submit photo	Pat Sebo-Hand (Nonpartisan)
	Submit photo	Russell Smith (Nonpartisan)

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

Chelsey Curney is running for the Jonesboro City Council this November. She is a Navy veteran and former educator at Morehouse College who strongly supports veterans, education, and the citizens of this great city. As a Lieutenant in the Navy, she has driven multi-billion dollar ships in contested international waters while collaborating with individuals from diverse backgrounds. She moved to Jonesboro and purchased a home four years ago, drawn by the affordable housing, low crime rate, and strong sense of community. Chelsey loves Jonesboro and believes the community is progressing—but that progress can only continue through unity. She emphasizes that every senior, child, parent, and professional plays a role in shaping the city’s future. With a seat on the council, she pledges to ensure residents' needs are met and that their voices are heard. As Atlanta prepares for a projected 200% expansion over the next 15-20 years, Chelsey believes Jonesboro must be ready to face this challenge head-on with fresh ideas and innovative solutions. She asks for the community’s support at the polls on November 4th and encourages voters to spread the word to friends, family, and neighbors. Together, Chelsey Curney believes Jonesboro can continue moving forward.

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

• Affordable Housing
• Infrastructure improvements
• Veteran support and resources

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

I’m running for Jonesboro City Council to help build a greener, safer, and more inclusive future—where innovation meets community, and every resident, especially our veterans and working families, has the opportunity to thrive. As a Navy veteran, transportation professional, and lifelong public servant, I bring both the technical expertise and heart to move Jonesboro forward—together.

What kind of skills or expertise do you believe would be the most helpful for the holders of this office to possess?

The skills or expertise that would be the most helpful for the holders of this office to possess are leadership, management, and discipline. I'm a product of two HBCUs—Florida A&M University and Clark Atlanta University—I’m a 30-year-old transportation and infrastructure project manager, certified in project management (PMP), Lean Six Sigma Green Belt, and business leadership (MBA). My service in the U.S. Navy taught me discipline, resilience, and what it means to lead by example. Now, I’m ready to serve my community right here in Jonesboro.

What organizations or individuals have endorsed your campaign?

Working Families Party, Clayton County Democrats, GA State Rep. Eric Bell, GA State Senator Gail Davenport, and Chairwoman of the Clayton County Board of Commissioners Dr. Alieka Anderson-Henry.

What is an accomplishment that you are proud of?

I'm am extremely proud of earning my Surface Warfare Officer qualification. It was very hard to get and I couldn't have been more thankful for everyone that helped along the way.

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