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Senator
Don Balfour
Committee Membership
Legislative Service
  • 1993 - Sworn in Georgia Senate
Biographical Information
Occupation: Executive
Spouse: Ginny
Birthdate: May 3
Education: BS in Accounting, Bob Jones University
Religion: Grace Fellowship Church
Session
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Capitol Office
121-F State Capitol
Atlanta, GA 30334
Office: (404) 656-0095
Fax: (404) 651-6767
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