Presiding
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Leading Georgia’s
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Committees
Executive-Legislative
Collaboration
Lieutenant Governor
Leader of the Senate
- Presiding Over the Senate: Ensures orderly proceedings and decorum.
- Legislative Agenda: Prioritizes and advances key policies.
- Appointments and Committees: Shapes critical conversations.
- Advocacy for Georgians: Bridges executive and legislative branches.
Burt Jones is a successful businessman, community leader, former State Senator and the 13th Lieutenant Governor of the state of Georgia. Burt has a proven record of creating jobs, growing a successful business, and delivering results for Georgia families. A sixth-generation Jackson native, Burt works with his family’s business, Jones Petroleum, where he has served as an integral part of growing the diverse, multi-faceted company, employing nearly 2,000 Georgians.
Burt also founded JP Capital & Insurance, Inc., a risk-management company specializing in retail insurance brokerage. Before his business career, Burt was a student-athlete and a four-year letterman for the University of Georgia football team. As a former walk-on, Lt. Governor Burt Jones was elected by his teammates as permanent team captain for the 2002 season, helping guide the team to its first SEC Championship in 20 years.
Burt was elected to the State Senate for Georgia’s 25th District in 2012. During his time in the State Senate, Burt delivered significant wins for his district, including the creation of hundreds of new jobs and two new rural hospitals. Burt also focused on expanding educational opportunities with 8 career and technical colleges.
As Lieutenant Governor, he has focused on lowering taxes, improving our K-12 and higher education system, standing with law enforcement to strengthen public safety, and creating more opportunities for every family in Georgia to succeed.
Burt lives in Jackson with his wife, Jan, and their two children, Stella and Banks, where they are active members of Rock Springs Church.
As President of the Senate, Jones plays a vital role in guiding discussions on some of the most important issues facing the state. His ability to bring lawmakers together across party lines is instrumental in advancing bipartisan solutions that address the needs of Georgians.
In addition to his legislative duties, Jones is a passionate advocate for youth programs, workforce development, and economic opportunities in rural communities, ensuring that every part of Georgia has the chance to thrive.
Lieutenant Governor MATTERS
The Lieutenant Governor’s role is essential to Georgia. Beyond presiding over the Senate, the officeholder ensures that the voices of citizens across the state are represented in decision-making processes.
Lieutenant Governor Burt Jones’s leadership reflects the best of Georgia’s values: integrity, hard work, and a commitment to public service.
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