Lauren was born in Commerce, and completed his high school education at The McCallie School in Chattanooga before attending Mercer University and later transferring to The University of Georgia. He is married, and they have raised three children. They are members of Cumming United Methodist Church.

Lauren has worked as an EMTand firefighter in Forsyth County for over 20 years. He has also been a funeral director at McDonald and Son Funeral Home since 1997.

Lauren Wylie McDonald III has served as coroner for Forsyth County for 15 years, including a current term that began in May 2016 and a previous 12-year tenure before he ran for sheriff in 2012.

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The candidate's website says, "Put Forsyth County in the spotlight as a partner for Governor Kemp's initiatives to ensure Georgia remains the best place to do business."

Plans to "put Forsyth County in the spotlight as a partner for Governor Kemp's initiatives to ensure Georgia remains the best place to do business."

The candidate's website says, "Speak up for the billion-dollar industry that Lake Lanier provides."

Wants to "speak up for the billion-dollar industry that Lake Lanier provides."

- Plans to "put Forsyth County in the spotlight as a partner for Governor Kemp's initiatives to ensure Georgia remains the best place to do business."
- Wants to "speak up for the billion-dollar industry that Lake Lanier provides."

Economy

The candidate's website says, "Champion controlled growth that preserves Lake Lanier, the Chattahoochee River and our beautiful foothill community."

Intends to "champion controlled growth that preserves Lake Lanier, the Chattahoochee River and our beautiful foothill community."

- Intends to "champion controlled growth that preserves Lake Lanier, the Chattahoochee River and our beautiful foothill community."

Energy & the Environment

The candidate's website says, "Advocate for Pro-Life Policies"

Opposes abortion, promising to advocate for pro-life legislation.

- Opposes abortion, promising to advocate for pro-life legislation.

Healthcare

As of March 19, 2024, Lauren Wylie McDonald III’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Voting & Elections

The candidate's website says, "Lead, educate and prevent the effects of the opioid crisis so that not only law enforcement but also our parents, our children and our schools can be informed and protected."

Plans to "lead, educate and prevent the effects of the opioid crisis so that not only law enforcement but also our parents, our children and our schools can be informed and protected."

- Plans to "lead, educate and prevent the effects of the opioid crisis so that not only law enforcement but also our parents, our children and our schools can be informed and protected."

Public Safety

The candidate's website says, "Preserve funding and improve support for our teachers and classrooms."

Supports preserving funding and improving support for teachers and classrooms.

- Supports preserving funding and improving support for teachers and classrooms.

Education

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Lauren Wylie McDonald III

Lauren was born in Commerce, GA, and completed his high school education at The McCallie School in Chattanooga before attending Mercer University and later transferring to The University of Georgia. He is married to Claire, and together they have raised three children, Wylie IV, Ridley, and Hailey, in Cumming, GA. They are members of Cumming United Methodist Church.

Lauren has worked as an EMT/firefighter in Forsyth County for over 20 years and has served as the coroner for Forsyth County. He has also been a funeral director at McDonald and Son Funeral Home since 1997. Additionally, he has completed post-graduate work and residency in Mortuary Science.

Lauren Wylie McDonald III has served as Coroner for Forsyth County for 15 years, including a current term that began in May 2016 and a previous 12-year tenure before he ran for sheriff in 2012. He has announced his candidacy for state representative, following District 26 state Rep. Marc Morris's decision not to seek re-election. His father, Lauren 'Bubba' McDonald Jr., served for 20 years as a state Representative and is the chairman of the Georgia Public Service Commission.

- The candidate's website says he will "put Forsyth County in the spotlight as a partner for Governor Kemp's initiatives to ensure Georgia remains the best place to do business."
- The candidate's website says he will "speak up for the billion-dollar industry that Lake Lanier provides."

- The candidate's website says he will "champion controlled growth that preserves Lake Lanier, the Chattahoochee River and our beautiful foothill community."

- The candidate's website says he will "advocate for Pro-Life Policies"

- The candidate's website says he will "lead, educate and prevent the effects of the opioid crisis so that not only law enforcement but also our parents, our children and our schools can be informed and protected."

- The candidate's website says, "Preserve funding and improve support for our teachers and classrooms."

Lauren Wylie McDonald III was born in Commerce, GA, and completed his high school education at The McCallie School in Chattanooga before attending Mercer University and later transferring to The University of Georgia. He is married to Claire, and together they have raised three children, Wylie IV, Ridley, and Hailey, in Cumming, GA. The specific church they attend is not mentioned in the provided information.

Lauren Wylie McDonald III has worked as an EMT/firefighter in Forsyth County for over 20 years and has served as the coroner for Forsyth County. He has also been a funeral director at McDonald and Son Funeral Home since 1997. Additionally, he has completed post-graduate work and residency in Mortuary Science.

The candidate's website says, "In 1996, Lauren partnered with his father to open their own family business in Forsyth County... Lauren put his political skills to work with a door-to-door, grassroots effort to gain support for zoning... He has since worked to create 20+ new jobs and expand the business to three locations."

Said, "“While Georgia has been recognized as the best place to do business for six years, I will ensure that our district is part of that spotlight.”"

Plans to capitalize on Lake Lanier's billion-dollar industry and the nearby tech corridor's growth, while aiming to shift Forsyth County from a donor district to one that sees greater returns on its state investments.

The candidate's website says, "Ensure that local control remains a priority to keep resources here at home."

Said, "...we must truly find our voice... and get a lot more involved at the Capitol... Our conservative values must remain in focus... I will be the champion for... protection for our schools and our public safety..."

- Your state representative represents the interests of your local district in the Georgia State House of Representatives.
- Your state representative can author, sponsor, and vote on bills that may become state laws. All bills dealing with the state budget originate in the Georgia House of Representatives.
- The State House of Representatives, along with the State Senate, makes up our state lawmaking body: the Georgia General Assembly.
- There are 180 members of the Georgia House of Representatives, each representing a single district.
- State Representatives are elected to two-year terms. They are paid a yearly salary of $17,342. They only serve in the role part-time.

Georgia State Representative, District 26, Republican Primary

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