About Lee

Lee was born and raised on a farm in Columbia County. Being raised on a farm, Lee grew to understand the value of hard-work and the values of faith, family and community. He attended Columbia County Public Schools and graduated from Harlem High School. Being born and raised here, Lee understands the issues that are important to families of House District 117.

Lee attended Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College and Brewton Parker College. He moved back to Grovetown and went to work on the family farm, and through innovation and sharp business principles, Lee is still operating the farm full time today.

For years, Lee has been active in our community, dedicated to giving back to the community that has given him so much. He has served in the Columbia County Farm Bureau for over 20 years and is currently the President. He is a member of the Georgia Cattlemen’s Association, served as Chairman of the Georgia Farm Bureau State Young Farmer Committee, and numerous other organizations.

Lee also served on the Columbia Board of Education for 8 years where he also served as Chairman. Lee ran for the County Commission in 2005 to represent District 4. And in 2006, he won re-election convincingly. He served as Vice Chairman of the board in 2007.

While on the Commission, Lee has earned the reputation of a hard-working leader who listens to the people and has provided them with effective representation. He has stood up and fought for District 4 and has gotten the job done. Lee will take those same traits to the State House.

Lee is married to his high school sweetheart, Columbia County native, formerly Donna Robertson. Donna is currently the Principal of Columbia Middle School. Donna and Lee are the proud parents of Ben and Katie. Lee attends Powell Baptist Church in Grovetown where he serves as a Deacon.