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James E. Lumsden received his associate's degree in journalism from Floyd College and his bachelor's degree in communications and public relations from Berry College. He lives with his wife in Rome, Georgia, and they have two children. He attends Pleasant Valley North Baptist Church, where he is a deacon.

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James currently serves in the Georgia House of Representatives, representing District 12. He was first elected in 2012 and is in his seventh term. He previously served on the Floyd County Commission.

James currently works as a team member for Teresa Lumsden State Farm Insurance. He previously served in the Georgia State Patrol as a master trooper. James also served in the Air Force for six years.

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James E. Lumsden received his associate's degree in journalism from Floyd College and his bachelor's degree in communications and public relations from Berry College. He lives with his wife, Teresa, in Rome, Georgia, and they have two children and four grandchildren. James attends Pleasant Valley North Baptist Church, where he is a deacon and worship leader.

James currently serves in the Georgia House of Representatives, representing District 12. He was first elected in 2012 and is in his seventh term. James previously served on the Floyd County Commission.

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As a representative, sponsored HB 611, which would require publicly owned treatment works to seek information from industrial users relating to the manufacture or use of PFAS, commonly known as "forever chemicals"

- As a representative, sponsored HB 611, which would require publicly owned treatment works to seek information from industrial users relating to the manufacture or use of PFAS, commonly known as "forever chemicals"

As a representative, sponsered HB 94, which requires insurance to cover expenses for fertility preservation services when treatment for cancer sickle cell diseas, or lupus may impair fertility

- As a representative, sponsered HB 94, which requires insurance to cover expenses for fertility preservation services when treatment for cancer sickle cell diseas, or lupus may impair fertility

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James E Lumsden received his associate's degree in journalism from Floyd College and his bachelor's degree in communications and public relations from Berry College. He lives with his wife, Teresa. They have two children and four grandchildren. He attends Pleasant Valley North Baptist Church, where he is a deacon and worship leader.

James currently serves as the representative for Georgia house district 12. He was first elected in 2012 and is serving his 7th term. He has previously served as a commissioner for Floyd County. He served in the Air Force for six years.

James currently works as a team member for Teresa Lumsden State Farm Insurance. He has previously worked as a master trooper for the Georgia State Patrol.

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