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Richard is married to his wife, Karen, with whom he has a son.

Richard is owns Fin. Owners and Dot2Dot Inn.

Richard Garrett's campaign for county commissioner is his first run for public office.

Lobbied successfully for bed & breakfasts to serve food to the public.

Advocated successfully to fund and repair Jimmy Davis Park.

Wants to create an Eatonton Museum to showcase history and attract tourists.

- Lobbied successfully for bed & breakfasts to serve food to the public.
- Advocated successfully to fund and repair Jimmy Davis Park.
- Wants to create an Eatonton Museum to showcase history and attract tourists.

Public Services

Wants to work to lower property taxes, and ensure that residents are getting proper services out of their taxes.

- Wants to work to lower property taxes, and ensure that residents are getting proper services out of their taxes.

Economy

As of July 25, 2024, Richard Garrett did not have a website or any information online.

Education

Public Safety

Housing & Urban Development

Lobbied successfully for Putnam County to draw fairer voting districts.

- Lobbied successfully for Putnam County to draw fairer voting districts.

Transportation & Infrastructure

Richard Garrett

As of July 29, 2024, Richard Garrett did not have a website and did not complete our questionnaire.

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