Growing up right here the 17th District, I learned the importance of family, hard work and always doing the right thing. These are the values I plan to take to the
state capitol as your next State Senator. 
Rick Jeffares for Senate Golf Tournament
Join Sen. Rick Jeffares on Thursday, May 17th at Eagles Brooke Country Club in Locust Grove for his campaign kickoff and golf tournament. Click the image below for details.
Senate Passes Legislation to Grant DNR Commissioner Boating Authorization at Georgia State Parks
ATLANTA (February 3, 2012) –The Georgia Senate passed SB 319 on Thursday in a unanimous vote. Sponsored by Sen. Rick Jeffares (R-Locust Grove), this legislation would restrict the use of boats on state park lakes and other areas when the Department of Natural Resources has posted a sign or other form of notice restricting such [...]
Taylor’s Law Passes the Senate to Grant Terminally Ill Special Hunting Privileges
ATLANTA (January 31, 2012) –Senate Bill 309, “Taylor’s Law,” passed the Georgia State Senate today by a vote of 53 to 1. Introduced by Senator Rick Jeffares (R-Locust Grove), SB 309 allows state officials to grant special hunting privileges to anyone 21 years or younger with a terminal illness, provided they have proper supervision and [...]
Sen. Jeffares Seeks Unclaimed Lottery Prizes to support Education Funding
ATLANTA (January 17, 2012) – Sen. Rick Jeffares (R-Locust Grove) recently filed SB310, legislation aimed at allocating unclaimed lottery prizes to fund educational initiatives such as Georgia’s HOPE scholarship and pre-kindergarten programs. Under Georgia law, proceeds from unclaimed lottery prizes do not presently fund the HOPE scholarship or pre-kindergarten programs. As it currently stands, unclaimed [...]
Message from Rick
Growing up right here the 17th District, I learned the importance of family, hard work and always doing the right thing. These are the values I take to the state capitol as your State Senator. As a small business owner, husband and proud father, I understand what is truly important to our community. I believe [...]
Senator Jeffares Co-Sponsors “Taxpayer Protection Act”
ATLANTA – (February 8, 2011) State Senator Rick Jeffares (R-Locust Grove) has Co- Sponsored Senate Resolution 20 – “Taxpayer Protection Act of 2011.” The proposed Constitutional Amendment would limit how many tax dollars the state of Georgia can spend in any given year. “The Taxpayer Protection Act will limit the size of government down to [...]
Sen. Jeffares Named to Several Influential Committees
ATLANTA (January 12, 2011) – Sen. Rick Jeffares (R-Locust Grove) has been named the vice chair of the State and Local Government Operations Committee (SLoGO Committee) and will serve on the Government Oversight, Regulated Industries, Natural Resources and Veterans Affairs Committees. “I look forward to working with my colleagues and look forward to representing the [...]
Please Vote Today!
Please help us make one last push to turn out voters and cross the finish line! Tell your friends and your neighbors. This election is very important, so take advantage of your constitutional right to help elect Georgia’s next leaders. Sincerely, Rick
Rick’s Liberal Opponent Resorts to Negative Campaigning
This week, with only days away from Election Day, Rick’s opponent has resorted to gutter politics, by spreading false attacks and half truths. This is nothing but a desperate attempt by a desperate candidate in the closing hours of the campaign. Rick has been focused on the issues important to the citizens of the 17th. [...]
Walton Tribune Endorses Rick Jeffares for State Senate
Thank you to the Walton Tribune for endorsing my candidacy! State Sen. John Douglas’ decision to seek a seat on the Public Service Commission created a vacancy that will be hard to fill. Douglas, a Republican from northern Newton County, was visible in Walton County and a good representative in Atlanta. Seeking to succeed him [...]