Georgia House Majority Whip Trey Kelley (R-Cedartown) announced the appointment of his Deputy Whip team. 

“The House Majority Caucus Whip team is made up of 12 highly qualified men and women from all across our state who bring diverse and real-world professional insight which will serve Georgia well,” said Majority Whip Kelley. “Our Whip team consists of military veterans, practicing physicians, and small business owners. Having the ability to draw from such a wide and diverse net of experiences will afford us the ability to have an expert in nearly every field imaginable.  I am incredibly honored and proud to serve our Speaker and Majority Caucus as Whip and look forward to working alongside this talented group of individuals.”

The Deputy Whip team will include Reps.: Mark Newton (R-Augusta), Chief Deputy Whip; Josh Bonner (R-Fayetteville); Michael Caldwell (R-Woodstock);  Kasey Carpenter (R-Dalton);  David Clark (R-Buford); Matt Dubnik (R-Gainesville); Jeff Jones (R-Brunswick);  John LaHood (R-Valdosta); Karen Mathiak (R-Griffin); Marc Morris (R-Cumming); Jason Ridley (R-Chatsworth); and Deborah Silcox (R-Sandy Springs).

“I was honored when Majority Whip Trey Kelley asked me serve as Chief Deputy Whip and excited about the new opportunity to serve our Majority Caucus and the State of Georgia,” said Rep. Newton, Chief Deputy Whip. “Under the leadership of Majority Whip Kelley and Speaker David Ralston, I look forward to moving Georgia forward, alongside this outstanding team of bright and qualified members, who each are tremendous assets to our Caucus and entire state.”

Members of the Deputy Whip team are responsible for monitoring legislation as it moves through both chambers of the General Assembly and helping their fellow House members understand the details of bills and resolutions.