Terry Coleman
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Terry Coleman is an American
politician from the state of Georgia.
and speaker of the house. First elected to the Georgia House of Representatives
in 1972, he chaired many House Committees and was elected as the Speaker of the House for the 2003-2004 Legislative Session. He is currently the Assistant Commissioner for the Georgia Department of Agriculture.
Coleman is currently running to become the next Commissioner of Labor for the state of Georgia
.
, Coleman graduated from Dodge County High School
in 1961. From there, he went on to attend Reinhardt College
where he earned an Associates Degree. He later obtained his Bachelor of Science
in Criminal Justice before obtaining his Juris Doctor
from the Woodrow Wilson College of Law. He is currently employed by Coleman and Company Benefits, Inc. which deals with business insurance. He has also been a member of the Eastman Volunteer Fire Department for the past 23 years. As Speaker of the House he cast the deciding vote to deny Georgians the opportunity to vote for the state flag of their choice.
His community involvement includes membership on the Board of Directors for the Bank of Dodge County and the Colony Bank Corporation. He served on the Mercer medical School Board of Governors from 1990–2002, and was a President of the Chamber of Commerce from 1985-1987. He continues to play an active role in the Huddle House
Franchise in Eastman
and McRae
, Georgia
. Representative Coleman is married to Carol Cofield Coleman; they have 2 children and 2 grandchildren. He is a member of the First Methodist Church of Eastman.
United States
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politician from the state of Georgia.
Political career
Representative Terry Coleman is a former member of Georgia General AssemblyGeorgia General Assembly
The Georgia General Assembly is the state legislature of the U.S. state of Georgia. It is bicameral, being composed of the Georgia House of Representatives and the Georgia Senate....
and speaker of the house. First elected to the Georgia House of Representatives
Georgia House of Representatives
The Georgia House of Representatives is the lower house of the Georgia General Assembly of the U.S. state of Georgia.-Composition:...
in 1972, he chaired many House Committees and was elected as the Speaker of the House for the 2003-2004 Legislative Session. He is currently the Assistant Commissioner for the Georgia Department of Agriculture.
Coleman is currently running to become the next Commissioner of Labor for the state of Georgia
Georgia (U.S. state)
Georgia is a state located in the southeastern United States. It was established in 1732, the last of the original Thirteen Colonies. The state is named after King George II of Great Britain. Georgia was the fourth state to ratify the United States Constitution, on January 2, 1788...
.
Personal life
Born and raised in Dodge CountyDodge County, Georgia
Dodge County is a county located in the U.S. state of Georgia. As of 2000, the population was 19,171. The 2007 Census Estimate shows a population of 20,042. The county seat is Eastman. Dodge County lies in the Historic South region of Georgia, an area that has architectural wonders and shows the...
, Coleman graduated from Dodge County High School
Dodge County High School
- Football :Dodge County High School has had one former football player make it to the NFL, Benji Roland. Benji played for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in 1990 playing the position of defensive end. He was also part of the 1988 College Football All-America Team, played for Auburn University, and made...
in 1961. From there, he went on to attend Reinhardt College
Reinhardt College
Reinhardt University is a comprehensive university grounded in the liberal arts located in Waleska, Georgia, United States, with an off-campus center in Alpharetta, Georgia. Select programs are also offered in Cartersville, Marietta, and Epworth, Ga., and...
where he earned an Associates Degree. He later obtained his Bachelor of Science
Bachelor of Science
A Bachelor of Science is an undergraduate academic degree awarded for completed courses that generally last three to five years .-Australia:In Australia, the BSc is a 3 year degree, offered from 1st year on...
in Criminal Justice before obtaining his Juris Doctor
Juris Doctor
Juris Doctor is a professional doctorate and first professional graduate degree in law.The degree was first awarded by Harvard University in the United States in the late 19th century and was created as a modern version of the old European doctor of law degree Juris Doctor (see etymology and...
from the Woodrow Wilson College of Law. He is currently employed by Coleman and Company Benefits, Inc. which deals with business insurance. He has also been a member of the Eastman Volunteer Fire Department for the past 23 years. As Speaker of the House he cast the deciding vote to deny Georgians the opportunity to vote for the state flag of their choice.
His community involvement includes membership on the Board of Directors for the Bank of Dodge County and the Colony Bank Corporation. He served on the Mercer medical School Board of Governors from 1990–2002, and was a President of the Chamber of Commerce from 1985-1987. He continues to play an active role in the Huddle House
Huddle House
Huddle House is a chain of 24-hour diner-style restaurants with over 430 locations in over 17 states, primarily found in Southern United States. The chain was started in 1964 in Decatur, Georgia by John Sparks, with the goal of providing a 24-hour eatery. It is named after the act of huddling in...
Franchise in Eastman
Eastman, Georgia
Eastman is a city in Dodge County, Georgia, United States. The population was 13,541 at the 2000 census. The city is the county seat of Dodge County...
and McRae
McRae, Georgia
McRae is a town in Telfair County, Georgia, United States. Based on the 2000 census, the town has a total population of 2,682. Between 1990 and 2000, the town experienced a population decrease of 10.8%, compared to the state growth during this period of 26.4%. The town is the county seat of...
, Georgia
Georgia (U.S. state)
Georgia is a state located in the southeastern United States. It was established in 1732, the last of the original Thirteen Colonies. The state is named after King George II of Great Britain. Georgia was the fourth state to ratify the United States Constitution, on January 2, 1788...
. Representative Coleman is married to Carol Cofield Coleman; they have 2 children and 2 grandchildren. He is a member of the First Methodist Church of Eastman.