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Owens has an Associate's Degree from Dalton Junior College in Business and a degree in Biblical Studies from Liberty University. He is the vice chair of the Health and Human Services Policy Committee for the Association County Commissioners of Georgia (ACCG). 

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Owens works as the Executive Director of Emergency Medical Services with the Floyd Medical Center and worked in a similar capacity in Gordon Hospital. He previously served as the Director of 911, Emergency Management and Emergency Services with the Gordon County Board of Commissioners. 

M.L. "Bud" Owens is the Gordon County of Commissioner representing District 1. He was elected to this position in 2020, and has served one term. 

As of July 25, 2024, M. L. "Bud" Owens did not have a website or any information online.

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M. L. "Bud" Owens

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