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Representative

Lehman Franklin

SERVICE BEFORE SELF

As your State Representative, I am committed to serving our community with dedication and integrity. The principle of service before self has guided me throughout my life. It was instilled during my time at The Citadel, strengthened through my work on the missions field, and is now at the forefront of my work as a public servant. I will always stand firm in defending our conservative values in Atlanta and will work tirelessly to represent the interests of our community with honor and unwavering commitment.

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PUTTING MY EXPERIENCE TO WORK

Lehman Franklin grew up in Statesboro and graduated from Statesboro High School. He obtained his bachelor’s degree in business administration at the Citadel Military College in 1997 and his master’s degree in business administration at Georgia Southern University. While obtaining his master's Franklin managed a motel business full-time. He is the son of the late H. Lehman Franklin, Jr. and Emily Keaton Franklin.​

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After graduating, Franklin was called to work as a missionary in Argentina for 4 years. Later, he helped establish Marine Reach Ministries and worked for 4 years as the Marine Captain and Ministry Director of a crew of 30 on a 140-foot sailboat. The ship served as a missionary training school based in the Mediterranean Sea, helping to develop the character and leadership skills of aspiring missionaries as they spread the gospel.​​

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​Upon returning home, Franklin began working at Franklin Chevrolet, Buick, GMC, and Toyota, and currently serves as the Dealer Principle of the Franklin Automotive Group. He resides in Stilson, Georgia with his wife, Lorie, and their 20 chickens, 3 dogs, 5 horses, 2 goats, and several honeybee hives. Franklin seeks to continue delivering economic development enhancements, creating higher education opportunities, and facilitating infrastructure improvements in our communities.

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JOIN THE TEAM

Stand with Lehman and defend conservative values in Georgia!

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WHERE I STAND

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Economic Development

We must remain committed to creating new, high-quality jobs that support hardworking Georgians. As a proud small business owner, I understand the value of investing in employees by providing the training and resources they need to advance in their careers. Ensuring that workers have opportunities for professional growth strengthens businesses and empowers individuals to achieve financial stability.   

 

Georgia must continue to prioritize workforce development and job creation initiatives, particularly in rural communities. In the legislature, I will advocate for expanded funding for job training programs that equip workers with valuable skills, increase earning potential, and drive economic growth across our state.

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Taxes

I will oppose tax hikes, and  am committed to cutting taxes for hardworking Georgia families. Government is already big enough, and we should be focused on giving money back to the taxpayers!

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Immigration

We must secure our border. The record levels of illegal border crossings we’ve seen in the last few years is unsustainable and puts an enormous strain on local communities. Securing the border and enforcing our immigration laws will not only make our neighborhoods safer, it will also help officials crack down on drug and human trafficking. We also need to ensure that our border patrol agents have the resources they need to do their jobs.

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Education

We must ensure that the workforce of tomorrow receives the best education in their career choice. Putting a greater emphasis and more resources into trade and technical schools will provide greater opportunities for good-paying jobs right here in Georgia! Additionally, I’m a firm believer in school choice. Our kids should have access to quality schools regardless of where they live, and parents should have a say in how their children are educated.

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Transportation

Our area has seen unprecedented growth in recent years. To keep up, we must adequately fund traffic studies, provide necessary funds to support the transportation grid, and work with rural, suburban, and urban communities to properly address their needs.

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Agriculture 

Agriculture has been and remains the oldest and largest industry in Georgia. One in seven Georgians works in agriculture, forestry, or a related field. 

Our state being one of the drivers of Agriculture in this country means that we must be stewards of the land and work to protect the land, support our farmers, and provide the necessary resources for healthy, and sustainable crop yields. 

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