NEWS RELEASE

DATE             April 27, 2010 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

CONTACT:    David C. Simons

                        (912) 897-6185

                        (912) 713-4944 cell

STATE REPRESENTATIVE JAY ROBERTS QUALIFIES FOR RE-ELECTION TO HOUSE DISTRICT 154

State Representative Jay Roberts (R-Ocilla)-has announced he will seek re-election for House District 154 in the Georgia General Assembly.  Roberts qualified on Monday, April 26th at the State Capitol. Currently serving his fourth term in the legislature, Roberts is the Chairman of the House Transportation Committee.

Representative Roberts also serves on the following House Committees: Appropriations, Agriculture & Consumer Affairs, Rules, and Ways & Means. 

Rep. Roberts represents Irwin and Telfair counties, in addition to portions of Ben Hill, Jeff Davis, Tift, and Wheeler Counties in the Georgia General Assembly.

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