Chuck (Chuck) Martin (R-049)

State Representative Chuck Martin

Chuck (Chuck) Martin (R-049)
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Capitol: 404.656.5146
FAX: 404.656.5644
District: 404.656.0213
Representative
Georgia House of Representatives
Room 417-A State Capitol 206 Washington Street, SW
Atlanta, GA 30334
11770 Haynes Bridge Road
Alpharetta, GA 30004
Residence:Alpharetta, GA

Committee Assignments

Bio

Representative Charles E. "Chuck" Martin has served in the Georgia House of Representatives since 2003. He represents the House District 49, which covers Alpharetta, Roswell, Johns Creek and Greater North Fulton County. Currently, Rep. Martin serves as the chairman to the Higher Education Committee. He also serves on the Appropriations Subcommittee on Higher Education, Creative Arts & Entertainment, Energy, Utilities & Telecommunications, Regulated Industries, Retirement, Rules and Ways & Means committees. Additionally, he serves on the House Working Group for Creative Arts & Entertainment. In previous sessions, Rep. Martin served as the vice chairman of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Public Safety and chairman of the Budget & Fiscal Affairs Committee. In August of 2010, Rep. Martin was elected chairman of Energy and Environment of the Southern Legislative Conference by his fellow legislators from across the Southern United States. Following the 2007 legislative session, Rep. Martin was named by the Georgia Chamber of Commerce and separately by the Technology Association of Georgia as "2007 Legislator of the Year." He was also recognized for legislative leadership by the Association of County Commissioners of Georgia. After the 2008 legislative session, he was recognized by the Georgia Association of Fire Chiefs and the Georgia State Firefighters Association as "2008 Legislator of the Year." Upon the conclusion of the 2010 Session, Rep. Martin was named by Technology Association of Georgia as "2010 Legislator of the Year." Additionally, Assisted Living Federation of America (ALFA) recognized him with their first ever "Statesman Award" given nationally, for his dedication to seniors across America. Georgia ALFA also named Rep. Martin "2010 Legislator of the Year" for his specific work advocating for seniors' rights in the state. Prior to his legislative service, Rep. Martin served the people from House District 49 in many other capacities. From 1993 to 1995, he was a member of the Alpharetta City Council. The following year, he was elected as Alpharetta's mayor, and held that position until 2002 when his membership in the Georgia General Assembly began. He is a 1996 graduate of the Regional Leadership Institute, as well as a member of the Regional Leadership Foundation, the Alpharetta Optimist Club and Lions Club. In addition, Representative Martin served as president of the Milton Touchdown Club from 2003 to2004. Rep. Martin was born and raised in Alpharetta and graduated from Milton High School. He attended the University of Georgia, where he earned a B.B.A. in management science in 1983. He then pursued a career in information technology and real estate consulting. Rep. Martin is currently a director with Ryan, LLC. Rep. Martin and his wife, Johnna, have two adult sons, Miles and Lance, who both graduated from the University of Georgia. Martin took an active involvement in their childhood and enjoys coaching youth activities such as baseball, football, basketball and golf. Miles is a career educator and coaching currently working in the Hall County School System. Lance, a director with ALDI, and his wife, Mary Beth (Brown), live in North Carolina with their twins, a boy and a girl. The Martins are members of Macedonia Baptist Church in Canton.

Election / Personal Info

First Elected: 2002    Next Election: 2026
Spouse: Johnna   
Counties Representing
Fulton