Amy Carter (politician)

Amy Carter (born March 14, 1970) is a former Democratic-turned-Republican member of the Georgia House of Representatives, representing the 175th district from 2007 until her resignation on December 31, 2017, to become executive director of Advancement at the Technical College System of Georgia.[1] Her district includes Brooks County and parts of Lowndes County and Thomas County, Georgia.

Amy Carter
Member of the Georgia House of Representatives
from the 175th district
In office
January 2007 – December 31, 2017
Succeeded byJohn Lahood
Personal details
Born (1970-03-14) March 14, 1970 (age 54)
Valdosta, Georgia
Political partyRepublican (2010-present), Democratic (before 2010)
ResidenceValdosta, Georgia
Alma materValdosta State University
Professioneducator
CommitteesAgriculture & Consumer Affairs, Education, Higher Education, Appropriations (General Government Subcommittee Chair), Governmental Affairs, Small Business Development

Carter bears no close relation to former President Jimmy Carter, who has a daughter of the same name. Her legislative district is about 120 miles (190 km) south of President Carter's hometown of Plains.

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  1. ^ "Rep. Amy Carter announces resignation from Georgia House of Representatives". The Atlanta Voice. November 15, 2017. Retrieved January 17, 2018.
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