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Robert Dickey (American politician)

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Robert Lee Dickey (born November 26, 1953) is an American politician.[4] He is a Republican representing District 134 in the Georgia House of Representatives.

Preceded byJames Epps
Constituency140th District (2011–2023)
145th District (2023–2025)
134th District (2025–Present)
BornRobert Lee Dickey
(1953-11-26) November 26, 1953 (age 72)
Quick facts Member of the Georgia House of Representatives, Preceded by ...
Robert Dickey
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Member of the Georgia House of Representatives
Assumed office
February 23, 2011[1]
Preceded byJames Epps
Constituency140th District (2011–2023)
145th District (2023–2025)
134th District (2025–Present)
Personal details
BornRobert Lee Dickey
(1953-11-26) November 26, 1953 (age 72)
PartyRepublican
SpouseCynde[2]
Children2[2]
EducationUniversity of Georgia
Georgia College[2]
OccupationAgribusiness/Peach Grower[3]
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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 was re-elected in 2020.[1]

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

  • Agriculture & Consumer Affairs (Secretary)
  • Appropriations: Education Subcommittee (Chairman)[5]
  • 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.[6] He and his wife, Cynde, have two children.[7]

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