Issue Position: Working for Northwest Georgia

Issue Position

Although many of the issues Senator Bethel deals with effect the entire state, his focus is always on Northwest Georgia. Charlie has passed domestic violence legislation that originated in the Conasauga District Attorney's office. A champion for both the working men and women of Northwest Georgia and our manufacturing industry, Charlie has passed legislation expanding workers compensation benefits for those injured at work and advocated consistently for policies to support manufacturing, mining, and agriculture. Senator Bethel passed legislation paving the way for the new dormitories at Dalton State through public private partnership. Along with these issues of particular importance to Northwest Georgia, Charlie takes great pride in being able to help his constituents with the unique problems and obstacles they face in obtaining needed services from state government.

Beyond the political field, Charlie invests himself in our community. Coaching youth athletics, reading to students in our schools, actively participating in church life and missions, serving on boards like that of the Northwest Georgia Healthcare Foundation, volunteering with the FCA, attending local festivals, and attending high school athletics and community arts events are a sampling of where Charlie spends his time outside of work.

Charlie believes that the best preparation for representing the community is found in connecting with people from all walks of life, backgrounds, and points of view. That is why Charlie is committed to representation focused on bringing us together as opposed to pitting groups against one another.

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