[17] Call 1-800-GEORGIA to verify that a website is an official website of the State of Georgia. PO Box 767, Jackson GA 30233 Champion for Georgia families and President Trump's America First Agenda running. Error! "Where the Governor and I both agree on is that we're always looking for ways to lower the costs of taxpaying citizens," Jones said. A member of the Republican Party, he has been a member of the Georgia State Senate, elected from the 25th district, from January 2013 to January 2023. Burt has a proven record of creating jobs, growing a successful business, and delivering results for Georgia families. Were at 5.7%. PLEASE TURN OFF YOUR CAPS LOCK. During his campaign launch, Jones released a digital campaign ad, touting himself as a proven business leader, consistent conservative and champion for Georgia families, while vowing to fight for President Trumps America First Agenda.. It seemed inevitable, and the endorsement was coming. Its a plan that builds on our successes, while solving the issues that the Biden administration has created with inflation, crime, supply chain issues and gas prices. person will not be tolerated. . My intent is not to defend Burt, just share some facts and experiences to help folks draw educated conclusions. Meanwhile, his birthday is on the 25th of April every year. As lieutenant governor, Im going to make sure we increase funding and access for our crisis pregnancy centers, foster care system and other programs. He later earned his Masters in Finance from Auburn University. Win an electionvoila.the other color shows up! Editors note: This is the first in a series of interviews of candidates for Georgia lieutenant governor. In 2014, UGA named Burt a Distinguished Alumni and named him to its 40 Under 40 list. In the state Senate, Ive been able to do just that for the constituents Ive been privileged to represent. My intent is not to defend Burt, just share some facts and experiences to help folks draw educated conclusions. The sheer fact there was no appropriate agency that did a deep dive, particularly in 2020, in Fulton County is why people are still talking about it and upset about it., He said the issue was particularly crucial because Georgia was the only state in the country with two Senate seats on the line. He and others pushed for a more secure signature verification system and an investigation into fraud allegations, but he says the media did not accurately portray what they were trying to do. Duncan received significant backlash from Trump supporters this past winter after he refuted Trump's claims of election rigging in Georgia, granting several national interviews and fighting back against Trump's assertions. Constituent Assistance Request Form . Don't Threaten. Jones, who played for Richt and the Bulldogs, started out as a walk-on player. Today, Jones continues that tradition as the four-term state senator seeks to win the lieutenant governors seat. I am a blogger who writes on various topics. ", Visitations & Services: Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2023, Milledgeville, Georgia obituaries and visitations, Visitations & Services: Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2023, Obituaries and visitations for Milledgeville, Georgia, Recapping the most "interesting" Tuesday in Metropolis Cafe history, Visitations & Services: Saturday, February 18, 2023. Get headlines from the Rockdale Citizen delivered daily to your email inbox. There seems to be a hard push, particularly from the education elites in K-12 and higher education. If you forget it, you'll be able to recover it using your email address. Get news alerts and breaking news stories from the Rockdale Citizen and Newton Citizen delivered to your email. This is to make sure we support women during and after a pregnancy, as well as our families across the state. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson, Pool) In the weeks after the 2020 election, Republican State Sen. Burt Jones joined a fake slate of electors for Donald Trump after Joe Biden won the 2020 election in Georgia. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Thursday, January 12, 2023. father and we were blessed to have Bert for a friend and will always remember Bert 's good sense of humor, his sweet, caring and humble ways. I am also currently executive editor of the Clayton News Daily, Henry Daily Herald and Jackson Progress-Argus. [18], Jones has been a member of the board of directors of the Butts County Water and Sewage Authority since 2009. In 2014, UGA named Burt a Distinguished Alumni and named him to its 40 Under 40 list. He will not let the great people of Georgia down! His father began his career as a school superintendent in the late 1960s, before starting the family business. Thank you very much, Burt. Jones led the polls on Tuesday with just over 50% . [27] Obtaining a majority, he narrowly avoided a runoff election. State Sen. Burt Jones during a primary debate in May. I grew up around the political process, and his dedication to public service was evident to me at a young age. Burt Jones was born in Jackson,Georgia, United States. The responses to these questions were edited for length and clarity by the Georgia Decides team. It's a process likened to a chameleon who changes colors when his environment changes. A stray shower or thunderstorm is possible. His mother was a lifelong educator and taught in the Butts County School System. As per his profile on Wikipedia, Burt ran a successful Insurance Company before entering politics just after college. Burt Jones, a state senator who has spent two years spreading the lie that the 2020 election was stolen from former President Donald Trump, is set to become Georgia's lieutenant governor after his Democratic opponent conceded the race. Politics is often about compromise. [2], A wealthy oil executive,[3][4] he is heir to the Jones Petroleum Company. A sixth-generation Jackson native, Burt works with his familys business, Jones Petroleum, where he has served as an integral part of growing the diverse, multi-faceted company, employing nearly 2,000 Georgians. Get up-to-the-minute news sent straight to your device. Elections have been an issue for Jones, who maintains there were violations in the 2020 elections and that the news media did not accurately portray the situation. 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Burt Jones is a successful businessman, community leader, former State Senator and the 13th Lieutenant Governor of the state of Georgia. Kemp claimed that he had no ability to call a special session. At the same time, we also must make government responsive to the needs of its citizens. [22][23], In 2022, the Georgia Government Transparency and Campaign Finance Commission fined Jones $1,000 for filming and tweeting a campaign video the previous year before filing the paperwork necessary to accept campaign contributions and make campaign consent orders. (Note: After the 2020 election, Burt Jones was among a slate of phony GOP electors who worked to help Donald Trumps failed effort to overturn Georgias legitimate election results.). As lieutenant governor, I will be focused on increasing access to quality, affordable health care and Ive got the track record of doing that in my state Senate district, where we helped start two new rural hospitals. I love reading and writing news. Its going to send us into a recession if we dont change course., Immigration. Prior to last winter, the lieutenant governor's job in Georgia was a relatively obscure one and wouldn't have garnered any national news stories. Thursday's endorsement from Trump certainly was a ringing one. Yesterday, Jones took the stage to praise Brian Kemp who in the next two days will travel to Davos, Switzerland, and speak before the World Economic Forum, (WEF) the group who is widely regarded as a driving force behind the New World Order. Few would argue that the New World Order concept places control and greater good before individual rights, freedoms and liberties. Before his business career, Burt was a student-athlete and a four-year letterman for the University of Georgia football team. But, Jones has not disclosed his exact age. [21] During his campaign, Jones continued to cast doubt on the validity of the 2020 presidential election. A sixth-generation Jackson native, Burt works with his familys business, Jones Petroleum, where he has served as an integral part of growing the diverse, multi-faceted company, employing nearly 2,000 Georgians. Georgia is a diverse, growing state and, as lieutenant governor, Ill be focused on policies that lift up every person in our state, regardless of their background, religion, color or creed. Georgia has a lot to . Brian Kemp's primary opponent pushed for it last year not Kemp. . Instead he choses to work with them, not openly combative. Local, state, and federal government websites often end in .gov. Sen. Jones represents Baldwin, Butts, Greene, Jasper, . A quick look at where Jones stands on a few of the issues: Taxes. 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When you look at where President Trump had us and the trajectory he had us on of totally energy independent, to eliminate that on day one of his administration Im talking about Biden is the most asinine thing. Burt Jones won the three-way race to replace replace Lt. Gov. Support local journalism by becoming a member. CANDLE HAS BEEN LIT CANDLES HAVE BEEN LIT, We are reviewing your submission. High 78F. During Jones 13-year tenure on the Board, he was absent at 41% of the 138 Board meetings. each comment to let us know of abusive posts. I have been editor of the Rockdale Citizen since 1996 and editor of the Newton Citizen since it began publication in 2004. Johnny Isakson and Saxby Chambliss, as well as former Gov. Creating a world-class education system by empowering our parents and teachers, investing in k-12 education, and lowering the cost of higher education lifts up students in this state. But, he left the job after running for the election. After his endorsement by Donald Trump, Burt Jones came into the national limelight. Instead he choses to work with them, not openly combative. In early May at his Mar-a-Lago resort in Florida, Trump met with Burt Jones, a state senator, and Jones' father, a wealthy pro-Trump donor. He is a proven business leader, unapologetic conservative, and family man. alice.queen@rockdalecitizen.com. Through hard work and dedication, Burt built this start-up agency into an established insurance brokerage house founded on dedication, professionalism, and client service. The Republican primary winner will then face the Democrat candidate in the general election Nov. 8. No one has fought harder for Election Integrity than Burt, and no state needs it more. What would factor into your decision-making process? New lieutenant governor outlines goals. Theyve had a lot of influence on me as an individual and as a person and a business person, as well as how I serve in politics and everything else. Creating a new Senate Committee on Children and Families focused on child welfare and health and "making Georgia the most affordable state when it comes to adopting children," Jones said. blessings and prayers from us to you in this time of grief. He said the media wanted the more dramatic narrative that we wanted to overturn the elections.. Even some Republicans who've supported trimming the income tax rate. candidate Burt Jones participates in a republican primary debate on Tuesday, May 3, 2022, in Atlanta. Who has been the biggest influence on how you view state government and politics? We also were able to pass the largest tax cut in Georgia history to address some of the effects of rising costs. 678-752-5898, Please send any press inquiries to press@burtjonesforga.com. 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Burt Jones launches bid for Lieutenant Governor", Trump backs Jones in Georgia, renews support for Walker, Trump pick Jones wins Georgia lieutenant governor primary, Ethics complaint against Lt. Please consider giving Burt sometime. During his time in the State Senate, Burt delivered significant wins for his district, including the creation of hundreds of news jobs, two new rural hospitals, and helping grow educational opportunities with 8 career and technical colleges. Yet he was also the lone top Republican candidate to support same-sex marriage on the record in 2022. Get a free daily digest of the most important news in your backyard with Axios Atlanta. Upon his return from Arizona, Jones announced Georgia needs to do the same. He also attended and spoke at Election Integrity meetings during the June 2021 GOP Convention and noted again that he had been kicked off his committees. Comfort the family with flowers or a sympathy gift. State Sen. Burt Jones poses with Mike Pence in Washington, D.C., the night of Jan. 5, 2021. Credit: Burt Jones / Twitter While they may not have stormed the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, a group of Republican state senators in Georgia took extraordinary measures of their own to overturn the November presidential results in recent weeks, despite no . [7], In January 2022, the Justice Department began a criminal investigation into Jones' as one of the false electors who attempted to forge electoral certificates for the State of Georgia after the 2020 election. Please Follow us onGab,Minds,Telegram,Rumble,Gab TV,GETTR,Truth Social,Twitter. A businessman, he founded JP Capital & Insurance Inc., a brokerage firm, and also works with his parents and older brother and sister in the familys business, Jones Petroleum. Whether its balancing our budget, keeping taxes and costs low, maximizing efficiencies and delivering results, we have to understand that government should work for the people not the other way around. Jones is seeking the Republican nomination for lieutenant governor, announcing his candidacy on Aug 10, 2021. Relaxing college-degree requirements for some state employment positions to expand the workforce. He later went on to study marketing at a young age. Burt has a proven record of creating jobs, growing a successful business, and delivering results for Georgia families. Local, state, and federal government websites often end in .gov. This step apparently in retribution for his open stance of Election concerns. accounts, the history behind an article. Unfortunately, many in opposition to his beliefs don't operate this way. Burts top priority has always been and still is to govern for the good for all, both sides of the aisle. Answering a call to service, Burt was elected to the State Senate for Georgias 25th District in 2012. Burt Jones is a lifelong conservative who has a proven record of creating jobs, growing a successful business, and fighting for Georgia values. Photo illustration: Brendan Lynch/Axios. Pushing for more mental health investment, including funding additional K-12 school counselors. Jones filed paperwork Friday, Aug. 6, 2021, to campaign for lieutenant governor in 2022, launching another Republican candidacy that will be closely tied to denying Donald Trump's 2020 loss of Georgia . Here are six races to look out for on Tuesday in the Georgia primaries. Many are asking what happened to Burt Jones, the out-spoken champion of investigations following the 2020 Elections. [11][12] In December 2020, Jones was one of four state Senate Republicans who signed a petition calling on the Georgia General Assembly to overrule the outcome of democratic elections within the state and "take back the power to appoint electors. Your account has been registered, and you are now logged in. Burt Jones took some high-profile, controversial stances during his decade in the state senate. Fox News ran a story on Jones after his lieutenant governor announcement last month. I fondly remember our family holding fundraisers for former U.S. Sens. Be smart: As the leader of the state senate the lieutenant governor has the power to influence legislation and committees unless senators rebel and vote to strip the lieutenant governor of those powers. Breaking it down: This year, Jones says his priorities include: Yes, but: Jones also plans to uphold a campaign promise of eliminating the state income tax. Make significant investments in funding for students, teachers, and other critical educational improvements Ill stand with our men and women in law enforcement to crack down on violent crime, increase pay and benefits for our first responders, and keep our communities safe. His style is to air differences behind closed doors, not in press conferences and press releases. The former President told them he wanted the. The governor has put forward a common-sense proposal to expand Medicaid with certain work requirements. Jones represents District 25 in the Georgia State Senate and has held the office since January 2013. As a former walk-on, Senator Jones was elected permanent team captain for the 2002 season, helping to steer the team to its first SEC Championship in 20 years. At one point while noting the value of community involvement he appeared openly nervous and then went so far as to say .the needs of the community become more important than the needs of individuals. 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Education [ edit] Get our expert short-term forecast, summary of the weather details and news of any severe weather affecting Rockdale and Newton Counties. We'd love to hear eyewitness A sixth-generation Jackson native, Burt works with his familys business, Jones Petroleum, where he has served as an integral part of growing the diverse, multi-faceted company, employing nearly 2,000 Georgians. For perspective, the November 2018 lieutenant governor's race was decided by 123,172 votes, with Republican Geoff Duncan edging out Democrat Sarah Riggs Amico by a 51.6 to 48.4 percentage margin. Let others know about your loved one's death. But his legislative priorities as incoming lieutenant governor first shared with Axios are largely uncontroversial. I'd have to say my father, Bill Jones. Before sharing sensitive or personal information, make sure youre on an official state website. Click for more.10 of the most memorable home improvement movies. 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