Ellis (Ellis) Black (R-SH174)
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Capitol: 404.656.0287
FAX: 404.656.5644
District: 229.251.0303
Representative
Georgia House of Representatives
Room 607-A Coverdell Legislative Office Building 18 Capitol Square
Atlanta, GA 30334

District Office:
5900 Jumping Gully Road
Valdosta, GA 31601
Elected: 2000    Next Election: 2014
Spouse: Aletha M.   DOB: 7/28/1942
Committee Assignments
Vice ChairHouse Committee on Defense and Veterans Affairs
MemberSubcommittee on Economic Development
MemberHouse Committee on Agriculture and Consumer Affairs
MemberHouse Committee on Legislative and Congressional Reapportionment
MemberHouse Committee on Ways and Means
Counties Representing
Camden / Charlton / Clinch / Echols / Lowndes / Ware

Bio

Now serving his fifth term as a member of the Georgia General Assembly, Representative Ellis Black is currently a member of the Agriculture and Consumer Affairs, Appropriations, Public Safety, and Ways and Means Committees of the House. Prior to his legislative service, he also served as the Chairman for the Lowndes County Board of Education.

Representative Black’s community involvement is extensive and includes active membership with many organizations. Black has served on the Board of Directors for the Lowndes County Farm Bureau. He is a member of the Valdosta-Lowndes County Chamber of Commerce, the Brook’s County, Echols County, Lake Park and Lowndes County Historical Societies and a member of the Southeast Ag Coalition. He is also involved with the Brooks County Airport Authority and the Regional Development Authority.

Upon graduating from Lowndes County High School, Black attended the University of Georgia, where he earned his B.S.A. Now a farmer, he is married to Aletha M. Black. The couple attends the Clyattville United Methodist Church.







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