Bethany is from Warner Robins, Georgia. She has a bachelor’s degree in English literature from the University of North Carolina. She also has a master’s degree in English from the University of Central Arkansas. She lives with her husband and their two children in Warner Robins, Georgia. She attends Perry United Methodist Church.

Bethany Ballard is from Warner Robins, Georgia. She has a bachelor’s degree in English literature from the University of North Carolina. She also has a master’s degree in English from the University of Central Arkansas. She lives with her husband and their two children in Warner Robins, Georgia. She attends Perry United Methodist Church.

Bethany is a State Representative. She is serving her second term representing District 147. She previously taught high school English at her husband’s various duty stations.

Bethany Ballard is currently a State Representative representing District 147. She has served two terms.

Bethany is currently a State Representative representing District 147. She has served two terms.

Supports returning up to $1 billion in income tax revenue to Georgia taxpayers through one-time tax refunds and is open to exploring additional long-term support for families and individuals.

- Supports returning up to $1 billion in income tax revenue to Georgia taxpayers through one-time tax refunds and is open to exploring additional long-term support for families and individuals.

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She has introduced a large slate of legislation addressing the teacher shortage and professional standards. This includes the "Student Teacher Promotion Act" (HB310) to provide recruitment grants.

- She has introduced a large slate of legislation addressing the teacher shortage and professional standards. This includes the "Student Teacher Promotion Act" (HB310) to provide recruitment grants.

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