- District ID: GA-SD-025
- Legislative Key: sldu:13:25
- Wiki Path: explore/places/ga/upper/25
- Current Representation: Rick Williams (Republican)
- Data Vintage: 2023 Reapportionment cycle / 2026 active session
¶ 2. Geography and Communities
- Geographic Footprint: Located in Middle Georgia and parts of southeastern Metro Atlanta and the Macon metropolitan area.
- Counties Included: All of Baldwin, Butts, southern Henry, Jasper, Jones, northern Macon-Bibb, and Putnam counties.
- Municipalities and Neighborhoods: Includes Milledgeville (former state capital), Locust Grove, and northern Macon neighborhoods such as Heritage Acres and Wimbish Woods.
- Transport Corridors: Interstate 75, U.S. Route 441, and central Georgia state highways.
¶ 3. Population and Electorate
- Total Population Metrics: Voting age population recorded at 189,469 during the 2023 reapportionment baseline.
- Demographic Composition: Diverse mix of suburban commuters in southern Henry County, historic college town residents in Milledgeville, and rural landowners in Jasper and Jones counties.
- Voter Registration: Solid Republican leaning electorate with competitive pockets in urban Milledgeville and Macon-Bibb precincts.
¶ 4. Elections and Political Context
- Historical Representation: Represented by Senator Rick Williams, a Republican from Milledgeville first elected in 2022.
- Electoral Dynamics: Stable conservative majority reinforced by population growth along the I-75 logistics corridor.
- Election Administration: Coordinated by county election boards across Baldwin, Butts, Henry, Jasper, Jones, Bibb, and Putnam counties.
¶ 5. Economic and Civic Anchors
- Major Employers: Higher education institutions, correctional facilities, logistics and distribution centers near Locust Grove, and healthcare providers.
- Educational Institutions: Georgia College & State University, Central Georgia Technical College, and local public school systems.
- Civic Infrastructure: Historic downtown Milledgeville, Lake Sinclair and Lake Oconee recreational areas, and regional medical centers.
¶ 6. People and Organizations to Map
- Key Figures: State Senator Rick Williams, county commission leaders, and local university administrators.
- Civic Bodies: Milledgeville-Baldwin County Chamber of Commerce and regional development authorities.
- Research Question 1: How do academic programs at Georgia College & State University and local technical institutions impact economic development and youth retention in Milledgeville and Baldwin County?
- Research Question 2: What impact does industrial logistics and warehouse expansion near Locust Grove have on local municipal tax revenues and transportation wear in Henry and Butts counties?
- Research Question 3: To what extent can heritage tourism centered around the former state capital of Milledgeville drive small business growth across Putnam and Jones counties?
¶ 7. Representation and Legislative Work
- Committee Assignments: Legislative focus on higher education, state and local governmental operations, and economic development.
- Legislative Priorities: Supporting higher education funding, bolstering logistics infrastructure, and protecting rural property rights.
- Constituent Services: Assisting citizens with state educational grants, agency licensing, and transportation infrastructure requests.