| Full Name: | Alex Atwood |
|---|---|
| Office: | State House (GA) - District 179, Republican |
| First Elected: | 11/02/2010 |
| Last Elected: | 11/06/2012 |
| Next Election: | 2014 |
| Gender: | N/A |
|---|---|
| Family: | Wife: Cynthia; 3 Children: Melonie, James, Cameron |
| Religion: | Christian |
Summary
Representative Alex Atwood
Issue Category:
- Select One down
- Abortion
- Abortion and Reproductive
- Agriculture and Food
- Animals and Wildlife
- Arts and Entertainment
- Budget, Spending and Taxes
- Business and Consumers
- Campaign Finance and Elections
- Civil Liberties and Civil Rights
- Conservative
- Crime
- Death Penalty
- Defense
- Drugs
- Education
- Employment and Affirmative Action
- Energy
- Environment
- Executive Branch
- Federal, State and Local Relations
- Foreign Affairs
- Gambling and Gaming
- Government Operations
- Guns
- Health and Health Care
- Housing and Property
- Immigration
- Indigenous Peoples
- Judicial Branch
- Labor Unions
- Legislative Branch
- Liberal
- Marriage, Family, and Children
- Military Personnel
- National Security
- Science
- Senior Citizens
- Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity
- Social
- Stem Cell Research
- Technology and Communication
- Trade
- Transportation
- Unemployed and Low-Income
- Veterans
- Women
Recent Key Votes
HB 512 - Amends Provisions Relating to Concealed Weapons Permits
Legislation (Yea)
March 7, 2013 - Prohibits certain individuals from obtaining a weapons carry license, including, but not limited to, the following (Secs. 5 9): An individual ...
HB 178 - Requires Pain Management Clinics to be Licensed
More Key Votes
Legislation (Yea)
Feb. 20, 2013 - Requires pain management clinics to be licensed by the Georgia Composite Medical Board and to renew their licenses biannually with the Board, which may ...
Recent Public Statements
Issue Position: Cutting Taxes and Creating Jobs
I promise to vote against any budget that includes a penny of Obama's "stimulus" money and I will not support a budget that isn't balanced! ...
Issue Position: Defending Our Values
Our conservative, South Georgia values are under assault from Washington, DC. I promise to take our values to Atlanta -- not bring Atlanta's values home. ...
Issue Position: Improving Health Care
More Public Statements
Alex believes that President Obama's health care plan is a costly mistake -- health care decisions should be made between doctor and patient -- without ...
Recent Interest Group Ratings
| Span | Name | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | National Rifle Association Candidate Positions on Gun Rights | 92% |
| 2012 | American Conservative Union (Georgia State Legislature) Positions | 100% |
| 2011-2012 | Americans for Prosperity - Georgia Chapter Positions | 92% |
Campaign Finances
| Top industry | Uncoded ($6,175.00) |
| Source | FollowTheMoney.org |
Issue Positions (Political Courage Test)
Alex Atwood refused to tell citizens where he/she stands on any of the issues addressed in the 2012 Political Courage Test, despite repeated requests from Vote Smart, national media, and prominent political leaders.
Project Vote Smart does not permit the use of its name or programs in any campaign activity including advertising, debates, and speeches.
Contact Information
Campaign Webmail
http://www.alexatwood.com/
Campaign Website
http://www.alexatwood.com/
Campaign
1515 Newcastle Street
Brunswick, GA 31522
Key Staff Email
leigh.goff@house.ga.gov
Capitol Email
alex.atwood@house.ga.gov
Capitol Website
http://www.house.ga.gov/Representatives/en-US/member.aspx?Member=788&Session=23
General Website - Facebook
http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/pages/State-Rep-Alex-Atwood-R-179/179442538761729?v=wall&ref=ts
Capitol
401-B Coverdell Legislative Office Building
Atlanta, GA 30334
Phone: 404-656-0152
District
1515 Newcastle Street
Brunswick, GA 31520
Phone: 912-265-5515
