Will is from Atlanta, Georgia. He graduated from Valdosta State University where he earned a bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice and from Mercer Walter F. George School of Law where he earned his law degree. He lives in East Point, Georgia, and attends Antioch Baptist Church.

Will is a lawyer. He is the Founder of the Law Firm of Boddie & Associates, LLC and practices in Personal Injury and Criminal Defense Law. He has been a small business owner since 2008.

Will Boddie is currently serving as a Representative for the Georgia House of Representative's 62nd district. He was elected in 2016.

Said, "\[I will put] Georgia Workers First through the implementation of services, policy recommendations to the Georgia General Assembly, and robust training/(re)training opportunities."

- Said, "\[I will put] Georgia Workers First through the implementation of services, policy recommendations to the Georgia General Assembly, and robust training/(re)training opportunities."

Workers' Rights

Wants to address the backlog of unemployment insurance claims by updating technology and increasing staff.

Wants to install modernized technology, hire additional staff, and implement new policies & procedures to be prepared for future natural disasters, public health emergencies, or an economic recession that can affect the State of Georgia.

- Wants to address the backlog of unemployment insurance claims by updating technology and increasing staff.
- Wants to install modernized technology, hire additional staff, and implement new policies & procedures to be prepared for future natural disasters, public health emergencies, or an economic recession that can affect the State of Georgia.

COVID

Wants to open more Career Centers throughout the State of Georgia.

Wants to merge business training programs, union apprenticeship programs, technical colleges, labor/community organizations, and vocational schools.

Wants to create a departmental program that encourages Georgia employers to recruit and hire Georgia workers trained to meet these employers’ needs.

- Wants to open more Career Centers throughout the State of Georgia.
- Wants to merge business training programs, union apprenticeship programs, technical colleges, labor/community organizations, and vocational schools.
- Wants to create a departmental program that encourages Georgia employers to recruit and hire Georgia workers trained to meet these employers’ needs.

Economy

Will Boddie

- The Labor Commissioner is responsible for implementing the state's labor regulations, such as maintaining the minimum wage and enforcing child labor protections. 
- The Labor Commissioner is responsible for operating Georgia’s unemployment benefits program and rehabilitation programs. During the COVID pandemic, this role has become increasingly important as more people have lost their jobs and have filed for unemployment insurance and other related benefits. 
- In addition to these primary responsibilities, the Labor Commissioner produces statistics and research covering the Georgia labor market. The Labor Commissioner also creates workforce development and training programs, such as the GeorgiaBEST high school certificate vocational program. 
- The Labor Commissioner is elected to 4-year terms in a statewide election. There are no term limits for the Labor Commissioner and the salary is typically around $122,000/year.