North High Shoals Businessman Strickland Announces Plans To Run In 119th House District

A third Oconee County businessman has announced that he plans to run for what will be an open seat in the Georgia General Assembly representing Oconee and Clarke counties.

Steven Strickland, 1061 Arborwood Ridge in North High Shoals, said he wants to bring his 17 years of business experience in the communications and software industries to the Georgia House of Representatives.

“I look forward to being the voice of District 119, and leveraging my experience in collaboration, negotiations and technology innovation to drive meaningful legislation for our local community,” Strickland said in announcing his intention to run.

Strickland is director of business development for GTS in Canton, north of Atlanta.

Strickland said he will run either as a Republican or as an independent in a special election to fill the spot held by Chuck Williams, appointed by Gov. Nathan Deal on Aug. 28 as director of the Georgia Forestry Commission.

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Pictured: Steven Strickland