Georgia House of Representatives

Jaclyn Ford

State Representative · House District 170

Republican

Official statements & news

Updated Oct 19, 2026, 9:47 AM

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News CoverageCapitol Beat News Service · Sep 28, 2026
Bottoms proposes housing fund, free technical and community college
ATLANTA — Former Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms pitched more proposals to help Georgians cover major expenses in her bid to be the state’s next governor. Last week, the Democrat and her Republican opponent, businessman Rick Jackson, touted their affordability plans for farmers. In early September, Bottoms rolled out her plan to encourage local sales tax cuts […]
OfficialOffice of the Governor of Georgia · Sep 24, 2026
Gov. Kemp Announces District Attorney Appointment
ATLANTA – Governor Brian P. Kemp today announced the appointment of Lyndsey Walters as District Attorney for the Cordele Judicial Circuit, filling a vacancy created by the resignation of the Honorable Bradford L. Rigby.  
OfficialGeorgia Senate Press Office · Sep 22, 2026
Senate Study Committee on Adoption and Permanency Affordability to Hold Second Hearing
ATLANTA (September 22, 2026) — On Friday, September 25, the Senate Study Committee on Adoption and Permanency Affordability, chaired by Senate Majority Whip Randy Robertson (R–Cataula), will hold its second hearing. EVENT DETAILS: ABOUT THE MEETING: The Senate Study Committee on Adoption and Permanency Affordability, created through Senate Resolution 771, will evaluate Georgia’s … Continue reading "Senate Study Committee on Adoption and Permanency Affordability to Hold Second Hearing"
News CoverageCapitol Beat News Service · Sep 2, 2026
Bottoms’ affordability plan: encourage cities and counties to eliminate their taxes on groceries
ATLANTA — With voters upset about the cost of living, both candidates for governor are rolling out affordability plans to woo them. After Republican Rick Jackson pitched cuts to income and energy taxes last month, Democrat Keisha Lance Bottoms unveiled her proposal Wednesday to lower grocery bills by cutting the sales tax. The state already […]
OfficialGeorgia Senate Press Office · Aug 31, 2026
Senate Study Committee on Adoption and Permanency Affordability to Hold Inaugural Meeting
ATLANTA (August 31, 2026) —On Friday, September 4, the Senate Study Committee on Adoption and Permanency Affordability, chaired by Senate Majority Whip Randy Robertson (R–Cataula), will hold its first hearing. EVENT DETAILS: ABOUT THE MEETING: The Senate Study Committee on Adoption and Permanency Affordability, created through Senate Resolution 771, will evaluate Georgia’s adoption … Continue reading "Senate Study Committee on Adoption and Permanency Affordability to Hold Inaugural Meeting"
News CoverageCapitol Beat News Service · Aug 20, 2026
Jackson reveals affordability plan while defending business dealings with state
ATLANTA — Facing renewed pressure over his business dealings as he runs for Georgia governor, Republican Rick Jackson pledged to end his healthcare contracting with the state by Dec. 31 if he wins the election against Democrat Keisha Lance Bottoms. Appearing at an Atlanta barbershop with a handful of supporters Thursday, Jackson also pledged to […]
News CoveragePatch · Jun 26, 2026
Pimping, HOPE Scholarship Among Focus Of New GA Laws
<a href="https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiigFBVV95cUxQZ2tIZGhlMUFiRnUwbmp1dlVURW9JSGRubzhzdUtSSmpiRHhWRWlYeUNpa1cwak9mMmlwM2FOYzB5UFlwSV9TblNDN0VOZjNLR1JYamJkT2d6T1FIcFlSa1dQNy1CRF9yMkxEWUJtMHBWdkFwR0xabkFZa3RRLUZ4TXJsNXVDd3lJbnc?oc=5" target="_blank">Pimping, HOPE Scholarship Among Focus Of New GA Laws</a>  Patch
News CoverageThe Georgia Virtue · Jun 9, 2026
Georgia General Assembly Farm Caucus Endorses Kennedy for Lt. Governor
<a href="https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiugFBVV95cUxOX3BxZkhJSHd3YXRnRXQwb0U5bGV6R0x6WVBrMEZfQUc4ZUhPbS1XSWp1MVZFQVg0Zi1EelV3dW11eXJxbHY4RnBya3dMYXVKTHRkRzc4OGxGYkJqcnJ0X2E2MFRzSTNacXRRcEdxYkhCMlZzUlVEN3psX0lTNlNmbGFNMFEwUG5mZ0I4MFRHR1JtaWxPYXBHXzd6aVRoSm0tcEJNR2RoTlg1NDNkLVN5LUM4ZTlPN05sanc?oc=5" target="_blank">Georgia General Assembly Farm Caucus Endorses Kennedy for Lt. Governor</a>  The Georgia Virtue
News CoverageThe Georgia Virtue · Mar 23, 2026
Lawmaker Pushes Bill to Dissolve Charter for City Over Audit Noncompliance
<a href="https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMizgFBVV95cUxOb0ZiWUtWalRXT3p6R0FjNjJwal9lLWI1U1dGUW9pZzF4UTlGRWJDS0lrem95d21pSUtaVDBiVHhCVFlOd0syREFfam5kV0VuVFRFUmk4bS1DczNQdFExRk9oTlp0VHpwMjJ3MU1oRnd1RU0yRHcxZ2FuMFRDaWYtcW5OLUtsUkJzMDQ2QlJrZlNYdjd3Sk5YaWtYQjhGX2JLRlJ0X1JEcUtMMWpYRUw3TmtEeF9NcDVtNGE5eTBVTFpvY1RVeE05dEh1Z2Zzdw?oc=5" target="_blank">Lawmaker Pushes Bill to Dissolve Charter for City Over Audit Noncompliance</a>  The Georgia Virtue
News CoverageQuiver Quantitative · Feb 18, 2026
Press Release: Georgia Cotton Industry Supports Bipartisan Buying American Cotton Act Co-Sponsored by Senator Jon Ossoff
<a href="https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMi6wFBVV95cUxOVDhxWnVVaDUzbHo4d3FGYnV5Ui1YdTN4bElxSFI3a2lGbVllQ1FONnFFUG1XN19RbFlVeHhKYmlWWWxuaEd1d3NxWFFaUTFoelF5SVgzYVFpZWRHclBod1d3SFBXcXZqWHFGMm5iQVRhUE9rbDlhTVJmbk96SzJmNGtBTk9vcEdRYjRKeGJmZTZnX0RRYkZIc2o5eDM0R2Ixc3Q0WmpORENBNl8zaVhFdmVkc2JpcF9xUjZKOXItMmRtaHd6d0c2cDVtUy0zY2ZYYTB0UWxJYUJ3bzIzb2FsVllBTzdiTDI3MUx3?oc=5" target="_blank">Press Release: Georgia Cotton Industry Supports Bipartisan Buying American Cotton Act Co-Sponsored by Senator Jon Ossoff</a>  Quiver Quantitative
News CoverageTifton Gazette · Jan 7, 2026
State Rep. Jaclyn Ford prepares for upcoming legislative session
<a href="https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiowFBVV95cUxNVjFDVnRZVDFiaEF4VHJEdDBja0otV1BnOEp6aGRNWkhBczg3eGdHZUN2bzZhTDBHMWE5ZnRmQzJYOFNlSGJsRzJoNUtPREU5SWJyQV93bWRHWFpxX0VNYVJ0TkhvYWw0ZmtOWjBIbjZXMmNWYkRkSUttN0VIZ3V1Z0laeDAxMS05OGtEc0NmSWlpVjcwN042YXlLVldBRUxidGp3?oc=5" target="_blank">State Rep. Jaclyn Ford prepares for upcoming legislative session</a>  Tifton Gazette