Georgia State Representative Lee Hawkins born in Gainesville graduated from Gainesville High. Received his Associates from Oxford College and Bachelors from Emory University. Post Graduate from University of Georgia and his D.D.S. from Emory University School of Dentistry.Dr. Hawkins practices alongside his son Ben and Dr. Sara Dyer. Hawkins Family Dental has served the hometown community since 1978. The team provides families with state-of-the- art quality dental services in a friendly atmosphere. Georgia Senator from 2007-2010, represented the 49th District from 2007 to 2010.Sworn into Georgia House in 2013, where he proudly represents the 27th District.Senate Committees:State and Local Governmental Operations - ChairmanReapportionment Vice Chairman - Vice Chairman MARTOC, Secretary of Agriculture - Vice ChairmanConsumer Affairs - MemberHealth and Human Services - MemberNatural Resources - MemberEnvironment committee - MemberCurrent House Committees:Health & Human Services - Vice ChairmanAppropriations - MemberInsurance - MemberRegulated Industries - MemberAssociations:President of the Georgia Dental Association (GDA)Chairman - American Dental Association (ADA)Honorable Fellow (GDA)Northern District Dentist of the YearAmerican College of Dentist,International College of DentistryPierre Fauchard AcademyRecognition:Legislator of the YearAward of Excellence - Academy of Independent PharmacyFriends of Agriculture Legislative - County Commissioners of GeorgiaPresident’s Award - Free Dental Clinics of GeorgiaMeritorious Service Award - Emory Dental Alumni Association.For more information please connect on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, visit the House website: www.house.ga.gov or call (404) 656-0213.