- District Identifier: GA-HD-114
- State Legislative Lower Key: sldl:13:114
- Wiki Path: explore/places/ga/lower/114
- Current Representative: Tim Fleming (R)
- Chamber: Georgia House of Representatives
- FIPS Code: 13
¶ 2. Geography and Communities
- Geographic Scope: Spans parts of Walton County, Rockdale County, Barrow County, and Gwinnett County.
- County Context: Encompasses rapidly developing exurban communities and rural pockets east of the Atlanta metropolitan area.
- Adjacent Systems: Interconnected via state routes and arterial highways connecting Monroe, Covington, and eastern metro nodes.
¶ 3. Population and Electorate
- Average District Population: Approximately 59,585 residents based on 2020 Census legislative mapping standards.
- Electorate Trends: Characterized by an expanding exurban population with strong conservative voter engagement.
- Voter Base: Reliable Republican stronghold supported by high voter turnout in Walton and surrounding county precincts.
¶ 4. Elections and Political Context (dated historical records)
- Incumbent Officeholder: Tim Fleming assumed office on January 9, 2023.
- 2024 General Election: Incumbent Tim Fleming (R) won reelection on November 5, 2024.
- 2022 General Election: Tim Fleming defeated Malcolm Adams (D) with 70.9% of the vote on November 8, 2022.
- Historical Context: Preceded by long-serving Republican representative Tom Kirby under previous district alignments.
¶ 5. Economic and Civic Anchors
- Local Economy Anchors: Local retail, construction trades, agricultural businesses, and professional services across Walton and Rockdale communities.
- Regional Connections: Serves as an employment and residential feeder for the greater Atlanta metropolitan economy.
- Civic Organizations: Local chambers of commerce, agricultural extension boards, and civic service clubs.
¶ 6. People and Organizations to Map
- Key Figures: Tim Fleming (State Representative), Brett Mauldin (Republican Primary Candidate), and Michael Caw (Democratic Candidate).
- Correlation Question 1: How do multi-county boundaries spanning Walton, Rockdale, Barrow, and Gwinnett counties influence local governance and infrastructural planning in Georgia House District 114?
- Correlation Question 2: What impact do regional highway expansions and commercial developments have on job creation and residential growth within Georgia House District 114?
- Correlation Question 3: What underlying factors drive consistent conservative electoral outcomes in Georgia House District 114 across shifting district maps?
¶ 7. Representation and Legislative Work
- Legislative Body: Georgia House of Representatives.
- Committee Focus: Focuses on state planning, government operations, and economic development.
- Constituent Services: Emphasizes regulatory relief, property tax management, and infrastructure development for exurban families.