Representative Rick Townsend Contact information

Rick Townsend is a member of the Republican Party and represents District 179 in the Georgia House of Representatives. He assumed office on January 9, 2023, and his current term is set to end on January 13, 2025.

Rick Townsend lives in Brunswick, Georgia. His career experience is diverse and rooted in education. He has worked as the CEO of a college and career academy, a superintendent, and a principal. He has been affiliated with the Georgia Leadership Institute for School Improvement and the Georgia School Superintendents Association Human Resources Institute.

In the general election held on November 8, 2022, Rick Townsend ran for election to the Georgia House of Representatives to represent District 179. He won the election, securing his position in the House of Representatives. Prior to this, he defeated Bob Duncan in the Republican primary runoff for Georgia House of Representatives District 179 on June 21, 2022.

In addition to his responsibilities as a representative, Townsend was assigned to several committees in the period of 2023-2024. These include the Education Committee, the Natural Resources and Environment Committee, where he served as Secretary, and the Special Rules Committee.

Before his political career, Rick Townsend made a significant impact in the field of education. He worked at all levels of education from pre-kindergarten through twelfth grades. His dedication to Georgia’s families is evident in his three-decade-long career as a teacher, a coach, a principal, a superintendent, and the CEO of the Golden Isles College and Career Academy.

Rick Townsend’s commitment to his district and to the state of Georgia is unwavering. As a representative, he continues to fight for the issues that matter to his constituents and works towards a better future for all Georgians.