Rep. Robert Dickey Appointed by Speaker Burns to Serve on Agriculture & Rural Development Committee of CSG South

ATLANTA - State Representative Robert Dickey (R-Musella), chair of the House Agriculture & Consumer Affairs Committee, was recently appointed by House Speaker Jon Burns (R-Newington) to serve on the Agriculture & Rural Development Committee of the Council of State Governments Southern Office (CSG South) for a two-year term, ending December 31, 2027.

"I am honored to be appointed by Speaker Burns to serve on the Agriculture & Rural Development Committee of the Council of State Governments Southern Office," said Rep. Dickey. "This opportunity will allow me to collaborate with leaders from across the South, share Georgia's initiatives and bring back innovative ideas that will strengthen our rural communities and agricultural economy. I look forward to continuing to advance policies that support our farmers, promote economic growth and enhance the quality of life for all Georgians."

Established in 1947, the Southern Office is a member-driven organization and the largest of the four regions operating under the Council of State Governments. The mission of CSG South is to promote and strengthen intergovernmental cooperation among 15 member states: Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, North Carolina, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia and West Virginia.

CSG South annually hosts the Southern Legislative Conference (SLC), the largest regional gathering of legislative members and staff. SLC has an array of programs focusing on existing and emerging state government innovations and solutions, providing policymakers with opportunities to interact with policy experts and share their knowledge with colleagues.

Representative Robert Dickey represents the citizens of District 134, which includes Crawford and Upson counties, as well as portions of Lamar and Peach counties. He was first elected to the House of Representatives in 2011 and currently serves as Chairman of the Agriculture & Consumer Affairs Committee. He also serves on the Appropriations, Appropriations Subcommittee on Education, Banks & Banking, Energy, Utilities & Telecommunications, Higher Education, Natural Resources & Environment and Ways & Means committees, as well as the Special Committee on Resource Management.

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