Matt Hatchett
Matt Hatchett was born and lives in Dublin, Georgia. Hatchett graduated from Dublin High School. Hatchett earned a B.S. in applied mathematics from Presbyterian College in 1988. His career experience includes owning local Bruster’s Real Ice Cream and Nathan’s Famous Hot Dogs franchises, founding Hangers Cleaners, Inc., and working as the director of development and director of mission enhancement of Mercer University School of Medicine. He served as mayor pro tempore of Dublin, Georgia, and on the Dublin City Council.
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Elections & Government Reform: “Matt Hatchett is running for reelection as the Georgia State Representative in House District 155 representing Laurens and Johnson Counties.”
(Campaign website) Joe Powers
Joe Powers earned a high school diploma from Stephens County High School. Powers attended Southern New Hampshire University and Piedmont College and graduated from Gwinnett Technical College in 2007. Powers' career experience includes working as a communications consultant.
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in District 155: “J oe is a dedicated candidate who genuinely cares about our community's future. His vision and policies resonate with the needs of District 155, and I am excited to support his campaign for the Georgia State House."”
(Campaign website) Economy, jobs & cost of living: “Education that is unbiased, complete and honest is priority number one for the betterment of our students, school system and society as a whole. Medicaid expansion in the state of Georgia is fiscally responsible and past due for the State of Georgia. Rural Healthcare will not survive without it. Affordability is more than a buzz word. Georgia must stop cutting the legs out from under its citizens and local governments by giving corporate tax breaks with no consequences. Transparent agreements with businesses and strong local development authorities are critical to middle class community growth in Georgia.”
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