In only his sixth two-year term as state senator representing the 53^rd district, Senator Jeff Mullis is proving to be one of Georgia’s most important political leaders. Sen. Mullis is currently the chairman of the Senate Transportation Committee, chairman of the Transportation Subcommittee of Senate Appropriations, Secretary of Rules, and a member of Banking & Financial Institutions and Economic Development. He is also a member of the influential “Committee on Assignments.”

Sen. Mullis also chairs the Senate Music Committee and The Halls of Fame Joint Committee. Lastly, he is the Chairman Emeritus of the Sportsman Caucus, whose mission is to promote and protect Hunting, Fishing and the 2nd Amendment.

            Senator Mullis was first elected to the State Senate in 2000. He is from Chickamauga, and currently serves as an economic developer in northwest Georgia. He is married to Teresa Nichols of Dade County and has three children. He is also a member of the Chickamauga First Baptist Church.

            Governor Nathan Deal has said “Sen. Mullis is a dedicated, proven leader. His insight and perspective on Northwest Georgia issues benefits his constituents and his leadership on transportation serves the entire state of Georgia. I look forward to working with him on behalf of all Georgians for many years to come. I’m proud to call him a friend.”

            Sen. Mullis has been recognized by Georgia Trend magazine as one of the 100 Most Influential People in Georgia for four consecutive years for his work on transportation and illegal immigration issues. Also, James Magazine has listed Senator Mullis as one of the Most Influential Political Leaders in Georgia for six consecutive years. He has also been the recipient of several awards in recent years, including: the Governor Zell Miller Public Policy Leadership Award from the Georgia Economic Development Association (GEDA) , the GMA “Champion of Georgia Cities” award three times, the Association County Commissioners of Georgia (ACCG) “Legislative Service Award” four times; an award for work on biker issues given by the American Bikers Aimed Towards Education (ABATE); the Brotherton Award given locally for protecting heritage; and the Legislator of the Year award for his dedication to the Georgia Fire Service. The GBI recognized Sen. Mullis for his support of the GBI’s DNA Database, and Get Georgia Moving and the Metro Atlanta Chamber for his work in the Senate on transportation issues. Sen. Mullis also served as Vice Chair of the State of Georgia’s John McCain for President Committee.

            Sen. Mullis contends that even with the accolades of many groups and organizations, his constituents in Northwest Georgia remain his primary focus.