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Senator
Sam Watson
Committee Membership
Legislative Service
  • Sworn In to the House of Representatives January 14, 2013
Biographical Information
Occupation: Farmer
Spouse: Emily
Birthdate: September 19
Biography
Session
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Capitol Office
302-A CLOB
Atlanta, GA 30334
Office: (404) 656-0065
Jenna Purpura
District Information
P.O. Box 3914
Moultrie, GA 31776
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