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Garrett is from Columbus, Georgia. He holds a bachelor's degree in Political Science from Huntington College and a Juris Doctor, Certificate in Advanced Legal Writing, Research, and Drafting from Mercer University. He is on the board for organizations including, The Columbus Iron Works and Convention Trade Center Authority, the Greater Columbus Young Professionals, and the Hamilton Cemetery Association. He is member of the First Baptist Church of Columbus, where he serves as an Usher, a Deacon, and a member of the Advisory Committee.

Garrett is an attorney with The Finley Firm, and serves as a Parter with Morgan & Morgan, P.A. 

R Walker Garret is a member of the Columbus City Council for District 8 in Georgia. He was elected to this position in 2016, and has served for two terms. 

As of April 23, 2024, R Walker Garrett’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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R Walker Garrett

Garrett is an attorney with The Finley Firm, and serves as Parter with Morgan & Morgan, P.A. 

Garrett is from Columbus, Georgia. He holds a bachelor's degree in Political Science from Huntington College and a Juris Doctor, Certificate in Advanced Legal Writing, Research, and Drafting from Mercer University. He is on the board for organizations including, The Columbus Iron Works and Convention Trade Center Authority, the Greater Columbus Young Professionals, and the Hamilton Cemetery Association. He is member of the First Baptist Church of Columbus, where he serves as an usher, a Deacon, and a member of the Advisory Committee.

 R Walker Garret is on the Columbus City Council for District 8 in Georgia. He was elected to this position in 2016, and has served for two terms. 

R Walker Garrett is a lifelong resident of Columbus, Georgia. He is an active member of the First Baptist Church of Columbus, where he serves as an usher, a Deacon, and a member of the Advisory Committee. In 2013, at the age of twenty-nine, he was recognized with the 'Five under Forty Award' by the Columbus Chamber of Commerce and Columbus and the Valley Magazine. Details about his educational background and family life are not provided.

As of May 10, 2024, R Walker Garrett’s website did not contain information on this issue.

The candidate's website says, "R. Walker Garrett is an attorney with The Finley Firm, representing business and individual clients harmed in the BP Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill, recovering millions for business owners throughout the Gulf states."

Supports literacy initiatives; chairs The Literacy Alliance, reads weekly to pre-k in Title I schools, and facilitates adult learners' engagement with legislators on Literacy Day.

- County Commissioners create and pass laws at the county-level. These laws show up in very tangible ways, such as determining how much you pay in property and sales taxes, public transportation, and maintaining infrastructure.
- County Commissioners are responsible for preparing and passing the county budget. The budget determines how much funding goes to various public services, such as public transportation, law enforcement, repairing roads, and maintaining infrastructure.
- County Commissioners oversee the administrative duties of your county’s government to ensure the safety, comfort, and well-being of county residents.
- County Commissioners are elected to 4-year terms in staggered years. Typically, you only vote for the County Commissioner that represents your county commission district.

Creates new laws and passes the budget for your county

Muscogee County Commissioner, District 8

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