| Representative Tim Bearden is faithfully serving those who elected him in House District 68, covering Carroll and Douglas Counties. His legislative services currently include membership on the Appropriations, Governmental Affairs, Motor Vehicles, Regulated Industries, and Rules Committees as well as Chairman of the Public Safety and Homeland Security Committee.
Born in Japan, Bearden later moved back to his now home state of Georgia, where he graduated from Bremen High School. He later completed 1000+ hours of law enforcement training and currently attends Mercer University. Now self employed as a business owner, Bearden has also had a career in law enforcement. In 2003, he was even named Officer of the Year by the City of Douglasville's Police Department.
Prior to his being elected to the Georgia General Assembly, Bearden served on the Board of Directors of Fairfield Plantation from 2003-2004. His strong belief in serving the public later led him to the political arena. Bearden has also served in the U.S. Air Force. The legislator is an active member in the National Rifle Association as well as the Sons of Confederate Veterans.
Tim is happily married to his wife Triska, and the couple has a son, Brantley, and a daughter, Reagan. |