Politics & Government

State Sen. Bruce Thompson of Bartow Sworn Into Office

The Cartersville entrepreneur and businessman will represent portions of Bartow, Cherokee and Cobb counties.

State Sen. Bruce Thompson, R-Cartersville,Β was officially sworn into office ThursdayΒ to represent the 14thΒ Senate District at the State Capitol. Thompson will serve portions of Cherokee, Bartow and Cobb counties.

β€œI am deeply humbled for the opportunity to serve the constituents of the 14thΒ Senate District,” Thompson in a press release. β€œI look forward working with my colleagues in the General Assembly and am committed to making Georgia a better place to live, work and raise a family.” 

Prior to being elected to the State Senate, Thompson contributed to his community by serving as chairman of the Cartersville-Bartow Chamber of Commerce and chairman of Personnel at First Baptist Church ofΒ Cartersville. He is also a successful entrepreneur and businessman and serves as an insurance agent at Allstate Insurance.Β 

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Thompson graduated from Montana State University-Northern and went on to serve four years in the U.S. military as a tank commander.Β 

Thompson and his wife, Becky, reside in the Cartersville area along with their children, Faith and Max.Β 

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He may be reached atΒ 404-656-0034Β or by email atΒ Bruce.Thompson@senate.ga.gov.

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