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 | |
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Member of the Georgia House of Representatives from the 175th district | |
In office January 2007 – December 31, 2017 | |
Succeeded by | John Lahood |
Personal details | |
Born | Valdosta, Georgia | March 14, 1970
Political party | Republican (2010-present), Democratic (before 2010) |
Residence | Valdosta, Georgia |
Alma mater | Valdosta State University |
Profession | educator |
Committees | Agriculture & 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.
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ "Rep. Amy Carter announces resignation from Georgia House of Representatives". The Atlanta Voice. November 15, 2017. Retrieved January 17, 2018.
External links
edit- Amy for Georgia Official Campaign Website
- Georgia House of Representatives - Representative Amy Carter official GA House website
- Project Vote Smart - Representative Amy Carter (GA) profile
- Follow the Money - Amy Carter
- 2006 campaign contributions