Rick Williams (Georgia politician)
American politician (born 1952)
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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.
September 24, 1952
Rick Williams | |
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| Member of the Georgia State Senate from the 25th district | |
| Assumed office January 9, 2023 | |
| Preceded by | Burt Jones |
| Member of the Georgia House of Representatives from the 145th district | |
| In office January 9, 2017 – January 9, 2023 | |
| Preceded by | Rusty Kidd |
| Succeeded by | Kenneth Vance (Redistricting) |
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| Born | Ricky Alvin Williams September 24, 1952 |
| Party | Republican |
| Spouse | Donna Williams |
| Children | 3 |
| Occupation | Funeral homes co-owner, cemetery co-owner, politician |
| Other names | Ricky Williams, Ricky A. Williams |
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. At the time, District 145 covered 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]
Currently, Georgia State Senate District 25 covers all of: Baldwin County, Butts County, Jasper County, Jones County, Putnam County, and portions of Bibb County and Henry County.[9][10]
Personal life
Williams' wife is Donna Williams. They have three children.[1]