Senate Press Release – Page 541 – Georgia Senate Press Office

January 16, 2013

State Senator Hunter Hill Sworn into Office

ATLANTA (January 16, 2013) – State Senator Hunter Hill (R-Smyrna) was officially sworn into office on Monday, January 14, 2013, to represent the 6^th Senate District at the state capitol. In this new role, Sen. Hill will serve portions of Cobb and Fulton counties.

“It has always been my unwavering belief that the affairs of state and local government are best served through conservative, commonsense leadership. “As a newly elected representative of the 6^th Senate District, I look forward to working with my colleagues in the General Assembly to make Georgia a better place to live, work and raise a family.”

A native of Vinings and Buckhead, Hunter Hill currently lives in Smyrna, Georgia. After graduating from the United States Military Academy at West Point, Hunter became a 2^nd Lieutenant in the United States Army. Hunter went on to graduate from Air Assault, Airborne, and the US Army Ranger Schools.

In June, 2001, Hunter took command of a rifle platoon with the 101st Airborne Division. In January, 2002, Hunter led his first platoon into battle in Afghanistan. During his time in the Army, Hunter served three separate tours of duty in Afghanistan and Iraq, served as a General’s aide in Iraq, and earned two Army Commendation Medals, the Meritorious Service Medal and two Bronze Stars.

After his Army career, Hunter began his business career in real estate and is now the Director of Security for SecurAmerica. In addition to his leadership roles, Hunter is active in the community. He has volunteered to assist the Smyrna Veterans Committee, the Cobb County Citizens Oversight Committee for the T-SPLOST, Cobb County GOP Veterans Association and the Georgia Energy Forum. Hunter graduated from the inaugural class of the Conservative Policy Leadership Institute in 2010, and he is a current Board Member of the Department of Driver Services, appointed by Lieutenant Governor Casey Cagle.

Sen. Hill is married to Shannan Reese Hill. They are the proud parents of Hunter Bradley Hill, Junior and Annie Christine Hill. The Hills attend Church of the Apostles in Buckhead where Hunter grew up playing the drums in the church band.

RELEASE

For Immediate Release:
January 16, 2013

For Information Contact:
Jennifer Yarber, Interim Director
Shawna Mercer, Sr. Communications Specialist
Shawna.Mercer@senate.ga.gov
404.656.0028

January 16, 2013

State Senator Tyler Harper Sworn into Office

ATLANTA (January 15, 2013) – State Senator Tyler Harper (R-Ocilla) was officially sworn into office to represent the 7^th District at the state Capitol. Sen. Harper will serve Atkinson, Bacon, Ben Hill, Berrien, Coffee, Irwin, Pierce and Ware counties along with portions of Charlton and Tift counties. Continue reading “State Senator Tyler Harper Sworn into Office”

January 16, 2013

Sen. Steve Gooch Named Chairman of the Senate Transportation Committee

ATLANTA (January 16, 2013) – Sen. Steve Gooch (R- Dahlonega) has been named Chairman of the Senate Transportation Committee for the 2013 – 2014 term by the Senate Committee on Assignments. Continue reading “Sen. Steve Gooch Named Chairman of the Senate Transportation Committee”

January 16, 2013

State Senator Burt Jones Sworn into Office

ATLANTA (January 16, 2013) – State Senator Burt Jones (R-Jackson) was officially sworn into office to represent the 25^th District today at the state Capitol. Sen. Jones will serve Baldwin, Butts, Greene, Jasper, Morgan and Putnam counties along with portions of Bibb, Jones and Walton counties.

“I look forward to serving the needs of my constituents and addressing the important issues,” said Sen. Jones. “I am humbled by the confidence my constituents have placed in me, and I plan to make them proud once again.”

Prior to being elected to the Senate, Sen. Jones served as the President of Rotary, on the Butts County Water Authority Board, the Chamber of Commerce and in Partners for Smart Growth, a job creation organization. Sen. Jones started his own business, JP Capital and Insurance, Inc. where he has accumulated ten years of experience in insurance brokerage and risk management.

Sen. Jones is a sixth generation native of the 25th district and lives in Jackson, Ga. along with his wife, Jan and their children, Stella and William. Sen. Jones has a Bachelor’s of Science in History from the University of Georgia where he also served as team captain for the 2002 SEC Champion football team.

RELEASE
For Immediate Release:
January 16, 2013

For Information Contact:
Jennifer Yarber, Interim Director
Emily Williams, Communications Associate
Emily.Williams@senate.ga.gov
404.656.0028

January 16, 2013

Sen. Buddy Carter Named Chairman of Public Safety Committee

ATLANTA (January 16, 2013) – Sen. Buddy Carter (R-Pooler) has been named Chairman of the Senate Public Safety Committee for the 2013- 2014 term by the Senate Committee on Assignments. Continue reading “Sen. Buddy Carter Named Chairman of Public Safety Committee”