One of Georgia's most conservative leaders, Burt Jones has led the fight to keep Georgia great. Jones, who played for Richt and the Bulldogs, started out as a walk-on player. [10], While some Georgia Republicans acknowledged Joe Biden's victory in the 2020 presidential election, Jones denied the election results and promoted Trump's false claims of election irregularities. Shortly thereafter, Jones outspoken position on the need for a Statewide forensic audit reportedly became significantly subdued. The biggest thing is all of the allegations that were made, he said. 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. I have been editor of the Rockdale Citizen since 1996 and editor of the Newton Citizen since it began publication in 2004. We won't share it with anyone else. [18], Jones has been a member of the board of directors of the Butts County Water and Sewage Authority since 2009. Fraud or clean election are two good examples. Jones is a 1998 graduate of Woodward Academy and a 2002 graduate of University of Georgia, where he played football and majored in history. Burt lives in Jackson with his wife, Jan, and their two children, Stella and Banks, where they are active members of Rock Springs Church. Lieutenant Governor candidate Burt Jones, the Butts County man who's represented Milledegeville in the State Senate since 2013, received a massivecampaign endorsement from Donald Trump on Thursday. [24] Between February and May 2022, Jones used his family's private aircraft to travel to campaign events, without reporting the flights' costs as expenses and in-kind contributions on disclosure forms; Jones' campaign said that he intended to report the costs as a single line item after the primary election was over, although Georgia law requires expenses and contributions to be disclosed as they are made. This is to make sure we support women during and after a pregnancy, as well as our families across the state. He became a four-year letterman and was elected permanent team captain for the 2002 season as he helped steer UGA to its first SEC championship in 20 years. In June 2021, Jones flew along with Brandon Beach and others to Arizona to learn about the Maricopa audit and gather a blueprint for a similar approach in Georgia. The first round of plus-sized BURT JONES FOR GEORGIA signs recently began rolling out. Sign up for Rockdale and Newton Eats, a weekly email newsletter with the latest on eateries in Rockdale and Newton Counties sprinkled with recipes. Each candidate was allotted 150 words for each answer and some answers were trimmed in order to abide by that length requirement. 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 . 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[17] Im for clean energy, but the market will determine when those other forms of energy are sustainable. Jones is shown here with Jan, son Banks, and daughter Stella. Burt Jones is a lifelong conservative who has a proven record of creating jobs, growing a successful business, and fighting for Georgia values. He is running for lieutenant governor in the November General Election. Former President Donald Trump put his thumb on the scale of Georgia Republican politics again Thursday, endorsing state Sen. Burt Jones in the GOP primary for lieutenant governor and reiterating his support for newly declared U.S. Senate candidate Herschel Walker. Creating a world class K-12 and Higher Education System in Georgia by investing in teachers and students, prioritizing school choice, vocational and technical education, and lowering the cost of post-secondary degrees. Fraud or clean election are two good examples. After attending Jackson Elementary School, Piedmont Academy and Monroe Academy, Jones graduated from Woodward Academy in College Park in 1998. Burt also founded JP Capital & Insurance, Inc., a risk-management company specializing in retail insurance brokerage. In his campaign platform, Jones supports increased resources for the GBI to investigate and act on potential voter fraud in real time, and he supports a statewide investigation into the documented irregularities in the states 2020 elections. It was when Joe Frank Harris was governor and Tom Murphy was the speaker, Burt Jones said. From breaking ground on two new rural hospitals to the creation of eight college and career academies, to passing Avas law, which delivered increased medical coverage for children with autism, Ive been able to work across the aisle to get things done and deliver for Georgians. The governor has put forward a common-sense proposal to expand Medicaid with certain work requirements. He is a small business . He has clear objectives. He is a proven business leader, unapologetic conservative, and family man. 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. Education [ edit] Before his business career, Burt was a student-athlete and a four-year letterman for the University of Georgia football team. Governor in Georgia. The states 2019 ban "speaks for itself," he said, is now in the hands of the state supreme court. 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While I have fought to protect and celebrate life, I also have supported exceptions in cases of rape, incest, and the well-being of the mother. Shark Tank Investor Kevin O'Leary: Don't Overlo, 29 TikTok Viral Beauty Products You Can Find at CVS, Universal's Super Nintendo World is the play-fo, GET OUT THERE: 5 things to do in north Georgia , By Beth Slaughter Sexton 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. In 2014, UGA named Burt a Distinguished Alumni and named him to its 40 Under 40 list. His motive is to serve to make things better in our State. We have to restore trust, transparency and accountability in our elections. "[11] The petition called on Governor Brian Kemp to convene a special session of the legislature to award Georgia's 16 electors to Trump, who narrowly lost the state. But, some online reports estimate it to be around $91 million. In 2014, the university named Jones a Distinguished Alumni and named him to its 40 Under 40 list. Then, on Thursday, it happened. In 2014, Senator Jones was named to the University of Georgia's (UGA) 40 Under 40 Class of 2014 by the UGA Alumni Association. Burt Jones is a successful businessman, community leader, former State Senator and the 13th Lieutenant Governor of the state of Georgia. Burt Jones is a successful businessman, community leader, former State Senator and the 13th Lieutenant Governor of the state of Georgia. He will face Mack McGregor, Butch Miller and Jeanne Seaver in the Republican primary May 24. We hope Mr. Jones will find the courage and will to return to the beliefs he so openly espoused such a short time ago and work for Family, Faith and Freedom for his individual Georgia constituents. My intent is not to defend Burt, just share some facts and experiences to help folks draw educated conclusions. His father began his career as a school superintendent in the late 1960s, before starting the family business. I think everybody ought to do some sort of public service He is a member of many organizations, including Butts County Rotary Club, Partners for Smart Growth, the Grid Iron Society and an active member of Rock Springs Church. During my time in the state Senate, Ive had a great relationship with my colleagues on the other side of the aisle. Burt has a proven record of creating jobs, growing a successful business, and delivering results for Georgia families. On December 3, 2020, Burt Jones Chaired Georgia State Senate Hearings following the 2020 election. But I also understand that in many cases, this is a difficult and personal decision for a woman. My intent is not to defend Burt, just share some facts and experiences to help folks draw educated conclusions. Burt Jones was born in Jackson,Georgia, United States. I think its unfortunate and dangerous long term., Energy. 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