Shelly Echols | |
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Member of the Georgia Senate from the 49th district | |
In office January 9, 2023 –January 13, 2025 | |
Preceded by | Butch Miller |
Succeeded by | Drew Echols |
Personal details | |
Born | Gainesville,Georgia,U.S. | October 9,1979
Political party | Republican |
Spouse | Drew Echols |
Children | 2 |
Education | University of North Georgia (BA) |
Shelly Echols (born October 9,1979) is an American politician. She was a member of the Georgia State Senate from the 49th district,serving from 2023 to 2025. She is a member of the Republican Party. [1] [2] Prior to being elected to the Georgia State Senate,she served one term on the Hall County Board of Commissioners as a District 3 Commissioner.
She was succeeded as state senator by her husband Drew Echols. [3]
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