Burt Jones to Run for State Senate

Republican businessman Burt Jones has qualified to run for State Senate district 25. The district includes the Jasper as well as Baldwin, Butts, Greene, Morgan, and Putnam Counties, as well as a portion of Jones, Bibb and Walton Counties.

Mr. Jones is running in the Republican Primary against incumbent Senator Johnny Grant.

Robert Kent of Milledge-ville will also be on the Republican ballot.

“It’s absolutely clear that our district needs new energy and new leadership,” said Mr. Jones. “Our district has suffered more than any other during this economic downturn. Seeing the closure of hundreds of businesses, numerous institutions and prisons, resulting in the loss of thousands of jobs.

“It’s time for work, it’s time for energy,” said Mr. Jones. “I’ve been an energetic leader all my life, making a difference in everything I put my heart into,” he said.

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“I was the Team Captain of my football team at the University of Georgia. I have started my own business, JP Capital and Insurance, Inc. I currently serve as President of the Butts County Rotary Club and am a board member of the Butts County Water and Sewage Department, as well as Partners for Smart Growth, which is an organization, dedicated to establishing and promoting quality growth in Butts County and the surrounding areas.

“I am an active member of the Butts County Chamber of Commerce and regularly support Republican lawmakers, candidates, and the Republican Party.

“Now I want to take those leadership skills and make a difference for our district,” said Mr. Jones.

Mr. Jones is a sixth generation native of the 25th district. He and his wife, Jan, have one daughter, Stella, and are expecting a son in June. Mr. Jones has a bachelors of science degree in history.

Mrs. Jones received a BBA in marketing from Southern Methodist University and a MBA in finance from Auburn University. The Jones family lives in Jackson, Butts County. They are active members of Rock Springs Church