Rick_Williams_(Georgia_politician)

Rick Williams (Georgia politician)

Rick Williams (Georgia politician)

American funeral home co-owner, cemetery co-owner, and politician from Georgia

For other people named Rick Williams, see Rick Williams (disambiguation).

Ricky Alvin Williams (born September 24, 1952) is an American politician currently serving as a member of the Georgia Senate since 2023. Williams previously served as a Republican member of the Georgia House of Representatives from 2017 to 2023.

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Education

Williams attended Gupton-Jones College of Funeral Service.[1]

Career

Williams was a former co-owner of a funeral home and cemetery.[1]

On November 8, 2016, Williams won an election to become a member of the Georgia House of Representatives for District 145. William defeated St. Sen. Floyd Griffin with 56.57% of the votes.[2] He succeeded Independent Rusty Kidd. Williams took office on January 9, 2017. District 145 covers all of Baldwin County, and a significant portion of Putnam County.[3][1]

On November 6, 2018, as an incumbent, Williams won re-election unopposed and continued serving District 145.[4] On November 3, 2020, as an incumbent, Williams won his third term, defeating Quentin Howell with 56.16% of the vote.[5][1]

In December 2021, Williams announced he would run for the Georgia State Senate District 25 seat to replace Burt Jones who ran for Lieutenant Governor of Georgia.[6]

In January 2024, Williams co-sponsored S.B. 390, which would withhold government funding for any libraries in Georgia affiliated with the American Library Association.[7][8]

Personal life

Williams' wife is Donna Williams. They have three children.[1]

References

  1. [1]
    "Rick Williams' Biography". Vote Smart. Retrieved March 8, 2021.
  2. [2]
    "GA State House 144". ourcampaigns.com. November 8, 2016. Retrieved March 8, 2021.
  3. [3]
    TEGNA (2016-11-09). "Williams wins Ga. District 145 House race". 13wmaz.com. Retrieved 2017-06-25.
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    "GA State House 144". ourcampaigns.com. November 6, 2018. Retrieved March 8, 2021.
  5. [5]
    "GA State House 144". ourcampaigns.com. November 3, 2020. Retrieved March 8, 2021.
  6. [6]
    "Rep. Rick Williams to run for Senate District 25 seat". 8 January 2022.
  7. [7]
    Tagami, Ty (January 25, 2024). "Georgia GOP senators target American Library Association with new bill". The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Retrieved 25 January 2024.
  8. [8]
    "SB 390". Georgia General Assembly. Retrieved 25 January 2024.
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