Jay Powell (politician) explained

Jay Powell
State House:Georgia
District:171st
Term Start:January 12, 2009
Term End:November 26, 2019
Predecessor:A. Richard Royal
Successor:Joe Campbell
Birth Date:18 November 1952
Birth Place:Quitman, Georgia, U.S.
Death Place:Young Harris, Georgia, U.S.
Profession:Lawyer
Party:Republican

Alfred Jackson "Jay" Powell Jr. (November 18, 1952 – November 26, 2019) was an American politician. He was a Republican member of the Georgia House of Representatives from the 171st District, serving from 2008 until his death in 2019.[1]

Biography

Powell was born in Quitman, Georgia to Alfred Jackson "A.J." Powell Sr. and Mary Simpson and graduated from Brooks County High School. He received his bachelor's degree in politician science from Florida State University and his J.D. degree from University of Georgia School of Law. Powell was admitted to the Georgia State Bar and practiced law in Camilla, Georgia. He served as mayor of Camilla from 1996 to 2007.[2]

Powell died on November 26, 2019, after collapsing at a lawmaker retreat in Young Harris, Georgia.[3]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Jay Powell. Project Vote Smart. April 27, 2015.
  2. http://www.house.ga.gov/Documents/Biographies/powellJay.pdf Georgia House of Representatives-Jay Powell
  3. Web site: Georgia House Rules Chairman Jay Powell dies during retreat . Niesse . Mark. The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. November 26, 2019. January 23, 2020.