Jon G. Burns

Jon G. Burns was born on September 4, 1952, in Effingham County, Georgia. He grew up on his family farm, which has been in his family for four and five generations. Burns comes from a family with a strong tradition of public service—his mother was devoted to helping others, and his father served on the school board and county commission. These values of hard work, community involvement, and "neighbor helping neighbor" have guided Burns throughout his life and career.

Burns is a husband, father, and grandfather. He resides in Newington, Georgia, and represents House District 159, which includes Screven County and parts of Effingham and Bulloch Counties.

Political Experience

Burns is a Republican member of the Georgia House of Representatives. He was first elected to the House in 2004 and has since become one of Georgia's most prominent legislative leaders.

Current Position: Burns serves as Georgia's 75th Speaker of the House of Representatives, a position he has held since January 2023. As Speaker, he serves as the House's chief administrative officer, presides over House floor sessions, assigns bills to committees, and calls matters before the House for debate.

Prior Leadership Roles:
- House Majority Leader
- Chairman of the House Game, Fish & Parks Committee
- Chairman of the House Special Rules Committee
- Member of the Georgia Department of Transportation Board

Notable Achievements and Priorities

As Speaker and legislator, Burns has prioritized improving education, expanding access to healthcare, strengthening public safety, and building Georgia's economic success through job creation, tax cuts, and workforce development. He has worked to bring sound environmentally balanced economic development, world-class healthcare, quality education, and improved transportation to Georgia. Burns has also worked closely with multiple governors, including Sonny Perdue, Nathan Deal, and Brian P. Kemp, and takes particular pride in Georgia's economic progress during these administrations.