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Matt Brass
Majority Caucus Vice Chair
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  • Sworn in to Georgia Senate January 9, 2017
Biographical Information
Occupation: Business Development
Spouse: Maegan
Birthdate: January 19
Education: B.S Marketing - University of Georgia
Religion: Presbyterian

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Capitol Office
453 State Capitol
Atlanta, GA 30334
Office: (404) 656-0057
Mercedes Benites
District Information
P.O. Box 1313
Newnan, GA 30264
Office: (770) 265-6100
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