Robert Dickey (American politician)

Robert Lee Dickey (born November 26, 1953) is an American politician. He is a Republican representing District 145 in the Georgia House of Representatives.

Robert Dickey
Member of the Georgia House of Representatives
Assumed office
February 23, 2011[1]
Preceded byJames Epps
Constituency140th District (2011–2023)
145th District (2023–Present)
Personal details
Born
Robert Lee Dickey

(1953-11-26) November 26, 1953
Political partyRepublican
SpouseCynde[2]
Children2[2]
Residence(s)Musella, Georgia, U.S.
Alma materUniversity of Georgia
Georgia College[2]
OccupationAgribusiness/Peach Grower[3]

Political career

In 2011, Dickey won a special election to represent District 140 in the Georgia House of Representatives, and has been unopposed every election since then. He is running again in 2020.[1]

As of July 2020, Dickey sits on the following committees:[3]

  • Agriculture & Consumer Affairs (Secretary)
  • Appropriations: Education Subcommittee (Chairman)[4]
  • Banks & Banking
  • Energy, Utilities & Telecommunications
  • Higher Education
  • Natural Resources & Environment
  • Ways & Means

Personal life

Dickey holds a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration from the University of Georgia and an MBA from Georgia College.[2] He owns Dickey Farms, a peach and timber farm,[1] and, in 2019, Dickey was named the Georgia Farmer of the Year.[5] He and his wife, Cynde, have two children.[6]

References
  1. "Robert Dickey". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 1 July 2020.
  2. "Robert Dickey's Biography". Project Vote Smart. Retrieved 1 July 2020.
  3. "Representative Robert Dickey". Georgia House of Representatives. Retrieved 1 July 2020.
  4. "Appropriations Committee". Georgia House of Representatives. Retrieved 1 July 2020.
  5. "Robert Dickey named 2019 Georgia Farmer of the Year". Fruit Growers News. 20 March 2019. Retrieved 1 July 2020.
  6. "Rep. Robert Dickey: Biography" (PDF). Georgia House of Representatives. Retrieved 1 July 2020.


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