Chuck Payne served four years (1984-1988) in the United States Army and the 82nd Airborne Division at Fort Bragg, NC. It was during this time that he met the love of his life, Angie Sellers, and they were married in January of 1988. Chuck and Angie returned to Georgia in 1988 and chose Dalton as their home. In that same year, Chuck began his 30-year career of service to troubled youth and their families with the Georgia Department of Juvenile Justice. Chuck and Angie have two children together.

Chuck Payne served four years in the United States Army.

Chuck is retired. He previously worked for the Georgia Department of Juvenile Justice for 30 years. He also served four years in the United States Army and the 82nd Airborne Division.

Chuck is currently a state senator representing Georgia's 54th district. He was first elected in 2017.

Supports keeping taxes low to foster economic growth, encourage investment, and empower citizens, while advocating for responsible fiscal policies that ensure effective use of government resources.

- Supports keeping taxes low to foster economic growth, encourage investment, and empower citizens, while advocating for responsible fiscal policies that ensure effective use of government resources.

Economy

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Energy & the Environment

Healthcare

Voting & Elections

Supports a balanced approach to juvenile justice that holds young people accountable while emphasizing rehabilitation through education, mental health services, and community support to reduce recidivism and promote positive development.

- Supports a balanced approach to juvenile justice that holds young people accountable while emphasizing rehabilitation through education, mental health services, and community support to reduce recidivism and promote positive development.

Public Safety

Supports access to safe, well-funded schools, highly trained teachers, technology integration, and education reforms that promote equity and close achievement gaps.

- Supports access to safe, well-funded schools, highly trained teachers, technology integration, and education reforms that promote equity and close achievement gaps.

Education

Chuck Payne

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