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115Th Congress 75 GEORGIA 115th Congress 75 GEORGIA (Population 2010, 9,687,653) SENATORS JOHNNY ISAKSON, Republican, of Marietta, GA; born in Fulton County, GA, December 28, 1944; education: University of Georgia; professional: real estate executive; president, Northside Realty; public service: Georgia State House of Representatives, 1977–90; Georgia State Senate, 1993–96; appointed chairman of the Georgia Board of Education, 1997–99; awards: Republican National Committee ‘‘Best Legislator in America,’’ 1989; organizations: past board of directors, Metro Atlanta and Georgia Chambers of Commerce; past president, Cobb Chamber of Commerce; past executive committee, National Association of Realtors; past president, Realty Alliance; married: Dianne; children: John, Kevin, and Julie; religion: Meth- odist; committees: chair, Select Committee on Ethics; chair, Veterans’ Affairs; Finance; Foreign Relations; Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions; elected to the 106th Congress on February 23, 1999, by special election; reelected to each succeeding Congress; elected to the U.S. Senate on November 2, 2004; reelected to each succeeding Senate term. Office Listings http://isakson.senate.gov twitter: @senatorisakson 131 Russell Senate Office Building, Washington, DC 20510 .................................................. (202) 224–3643 Chief of Staff.—Joan Kirchner. FAX: 228–0724 Deputy Chief of Staff.—Edward Tate. Scheduler.—Stefanie Mohler. One Overton Park, 3625 Cumberland Boulevard, Suite 970, Atlanta, GA 30339 ................... (770) 661–0999 *** DAVID PERDUE, Republican, of Glynn County, GA; born in Macon, GA, December 10, 1949; education: graduated, Northside High School, Warner Robins, GA, 1968; bachelor’s de- gree in industrial engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology, 1972; master’s degree in oper- ations research, Georgia Institute of Technology, 1975; professional: senior vice president of operations for Sara Lee Corporation, 1992–94; senior vice president of Haggar Corporation, 1994–98; CEO of Reebok, 2001–02; CEO of Pillowtex, 2002–03; CEO of Dollar General, 2003–07; religion: United Methodist; married: the former Bonnie Dunn, 1972; children: David A. Perdue III and Blake Perdue; committees: Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry; Armed Serv- ices; Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs; Budget; elected to the U.S. Senate on November 4, 2014. Office Listings http://perdue.senate.gov facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SenatorDavidPerdue twitter: @sendavidperdue 383 Russell Senate Office Building, Washington, DC 20510 .................................................. (202) 224–3521 Chief of Staff.—Derrick Dickey. FAX: 228–1031 Director of Operations.—Caleb Moore. Deputy Chief of Staff / Legislative Director.—PJ Waldrop. Deputy Chief of Staff / Communications Director.—Megan Whittemore. 191 Peachtree Street, NE., Suite 3250, Atlanta, GA 30303 ...................................................... (770) 661–0999 State Director.—Joyce White. FAX: 661–0768 REPRESENTATIVES FIRST DISTRICT EARL L. ‘‘BUDDY’’ CARTER, Republican, of Pooler, GA; born in Port Wentworth, GA, September, 6, 1957; education: Young Harris College, 1977; University of Georgia, 1980; pro- fessional: pharmacist; small business owner; Mayor of Pooler, GA, 1996–2004; Georgia State Legislature, 2006–14; married: Amy Carter, 1979; children: Joel, Barrett, and Travis; commit- tees: Energy and Commerce; elected to the 114th Congress on November 4, 2014; reelected to the 115th Congress on November 8, 2016. 76 Congressional Directory GEORGIA Office Listings http://www.buddycarter.house.gov 432 Cannon House Office Building, Washington, DC 20515 .................................................. (202) 225–5831 Chief of Staff.—Chris Crawford. FAX: 226–2269 Legislative Director.—Jordan See. Legislative Assistants: Nick Schemmel, Hart Thompson. Legislative Correspondent.—Vacant. Communications Director.—Mary Carpenter. Scheduler.—Brooke Miller. Staff Assistant.—Caroline Holden. 6602 Abercorn Street, Suite 105–B, Savannah, GA 31405 ...................................................... (912) 352–0101 Casework Manager.—Trish DePriest. Caseworker.—Bruce Bazemore. Staff Assistant.—Tracy Dowdy. Field Representative.—Hunter Hall. 1510 Newcastle Street, Suite 200, Brunswick, GA 31520 ........................................................ (912) 265–9010 District Director.—Jud Seymour. Field Representative.—Emmitt Nolan. Counties: BACON,BRANTLEY,BRYAN,CAMDEN,CHARLTON,CHATHAM,CLINCH,ECHOLS,EFFINGHAM (part), GLYNN, LIBERTY,LONG,LOWNDES (part), MCINTOSH,PIERCE,WARE, AND WAYNE. Population (2014), 703,020. ZIP Codes: 30427–28, 31300–01, 31305, 31308–09, 31313–16, 31319–21, 31323–24, 31327–28, 31331–33, 31401–12, 31414– 16, 31418–21, 31501–03, 31520–21, 31523–25, 31542, 31553, 31605–24, 31630–32, 31634–36 *** SECOND DISTRICT SANFORD D. BISHOP, JR., Democrat, of Albany, GA; born in Mobile, AL, February 4, 1947; education: attended Mobile County public schools; B.A., Morehouse College, 1968; J.D., Emory University, 1971; professional: attorney; admitted to the Georgia and Alabama Bars; Georgia House of Representatives, 1977–91; Georgia Senate, 1991–93; former member: Execu- tive Board, Boy Scouts of America; YMCA; Sigma Pi Phi Fraternity; Kappa Alpha Psi Frater- nity; 32nd Degree Mason, Shriner; member: Mt. Zion Baptist Church, Albany, GA; married: Vivian Creighton Bishop; child: Aayesha Reese; committees: Appropriations; elected to the 103rd Congress; reelected to each succeeding Congress. Office Listings http://www.bishop.house.gov https://www.facebook.com/sanfordbishop twitter: @SanfordBishop 2407 Rayburn House Office Building, Washington, DC 20515 ............................................... (202) 225–3631 Chief of Staff.—Michael Reed. FAX: 225–2203 Scheduler / Executive Assistant.—Whitney Woods. Legislative Director.—Jonathan Halpern. Legislative Assistant / Social Media Manager.—Adilene Rosales. Legislative Assistant / Office Manager.—Julian Johnson. Communications Director.—Jonathan Black. Albany Towers, 235 West Roosevelt Avenue, Suite 114, Albany, GA 31701 ........................ (229) 439–8067 District Director.—Kenneth Cutts. Office Manager / Constituent Services.—Toni Pickel. Field Representative.—Michael Bryant. Constituent Services.—Tameka Wimbush. Staff Assistant.—Jennifer Wells. 18 Ninth Street, Suite 201, Columbus, GA 31901 .................................................................... (706) 320–9477 Constituent Services: Arnez Cherry, Lenzie Jones, Peggy Sagul. Field Representative.—Elaine Gillispie. Staff Assistant.—Gerald Washington. 682 Cherry Street, Suite 302, Macon, GA 31201 ..................................................................... (478) 803–2631 Deputy District Director.—Shavonda Hill. Staff Assistant.—Christy Thompson. Counties: BAKER,BIBB,CALHOUN,CHATTAHOOCHEE,CLAY,CRAWFORD,CRISP,DECATUR,DOOLY,DOUGHERTY,EARLY, GRADY,LEE,MACON,MARION,MILLER,MITCHELL,MUSCOGEE,PEACH,QUITMAN,RANDOLPH,SCHLEY,SEMINOLE, STEWART,SUMTER,TALBOT,TAYLOR,TERRELL, AND WEBSTER. Population (2010), 631,973. ZIP Codes: 31006–08, 31015–16, 31020, 31030, 31039, 31041, 31050–52, 31057–58, 31063, 31066, 61068–70, 31072, 31076, 31078, 31081, 31091–92, 31201, 31204, 31206–07, 31210–11, 31213, 31216–17, 31220, 31701, 31705, 31707, 31709, 31711–12, 31716, 31719, 31721, 31730, 31735, 31743–44, 31763–65, 31773, 31779–80, 31784, 31787, 31791– 92, 31801, 31803, 31805–06, 31810, 31812, 31814–16, 31820–21, 31824–27, 31829, 31831–32, 31836, 31901, 31903– GEORGIA 115th Congress 77 07, 31909, 39813, 39815, 39817, 39819, 39823–28, 39834, 39836–37, 39840–42, 39845–46, 39851, 39854, 39859, 39861–62, 39866–67, 39870, 39877, 39885–86, 39897 *** THIRD DISTRICT A. DREW FERGUSON, IV, Republican, of West Point, GA; born in Langdale, AL, Novem- ber 15, 1966; education: D.M.D., Medical College of Georgia, Augusta, GA, 1992; professional: dentist; public service: Mayor of West Point, 2008–16; religion: Christian; married: Buffy; chil- dren: Drew, Lucy, Mary Parks, and Thad; committees: Budget; Education and the Workforce; Transportation and Infrastructure; elected to the 115th Congress on November 8, 2016. Office Listings http://www.ferguson.house.gov 1032 Longworth House Office Building, Washington, DC 20515 ........................................... (202) 225–5901 Chief of Staff.—Bobby Saparow. FAX: 225–2515 Communications Director.—Amy Timmerman. Legislative Director.—Mary Dee Beal. Office Manager.—Jenna Heard. Scheduler.—Jenna Heard. 1601–East Highway 34, Suite B, Newnan, GA 30265 ............................................................. (770) 683–2033 Counties: CARROLL.CITIES AND TOWNSHIPS: Bowdon, Carrollton, Mount Zion, Roopville, Temple, Villa Rica, and Whitesburg. COWETA (part). CITIES AND TOWNSHIPS: Grantville, Haralson, Lone Oak, Luthersville, Meriwether, Moreland, Newnan, Palmetto, Senoia, Sharpsburg, and Turin. FAYETTE.CITIES AND TOWNSHIPS: Brooks, Fayetteville, Peachtree City, Tyrone, and Woolsey. HARRIS.CITIES AND TOWNSHIPS: Cataula, Ellerslie, Fortson, Hamilton, Midland, Pine Mountain, Pine Mountain Valley, Shiloh, Waverly Hall, and West Point. HENRY (part). CITIES AND TOWNSHIPS: Hampton, Locust Grove, McDonough, and Stockbridge. LAMAR.CITIES AND TOWNSHIPS: Aldora, Barnesville, Milner. MUSCOGEE (part). CITIES AND TOWNSHIPS: Columbus. PIKE.CITIES AND TOWNSHIPS: Concord, Meansville, Molena, Williamson, and Zebulon. SPALDING.CITIES AND TOWNSHIPS: Griffin, Orchard Hill, and Sunny Side. TROUP.CITIES AND TOWNSHIPS: Hogansville and LaGrange. UPSON.CITIES AND TOWNSHIPS: Thomaston and Yatesville. Population
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