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David Ralston

David Ralston was born in Ellijay, Georgia where he graduated from Gilmer County High School. He went on to attend Young Harris College and North Georgia College and State University earning his bachelor’s degree. He later received a law degree from the University of Georgia School of Law.

In 1992, Ralston was elected to the Georgia State Senate and served until 1998 when he won the Republican nomination for Attorney General of Georgia. In 2002, Ralston was elected to the Georgia House of Representatives. Today, he represents the 7th District which includes Fannin and Gilmer counties and a portion of Dawson County.

As a member of the Georgia House of Representatives, Speaker Ralston chaired the House Judiciary Non-Civil committee, was vice-chair of the Judiciary committee, and also served on the Appropriations, Rules, Transportation, and Governmental Affairs committees.

On January 11, 2010, Ralston was elected the 73rd Speaker of the Georgia House of Representatives.

Aside from his legislative duties, he is an attorney in Blue Ridge. His civic duties include active participation with the Fannin County Chamber of Commerce, Blue Ridge Mountains Arts Association, and the Blue Ridge Lions Club.

He and his wife Jane have two children, Elizabeth and Matt.

WHEN
Thursday, February 17
11:30 a.m. – Registration
Noon- Lunch
12: 25 p.m. – Remarks and Q&A
1:00 p.m. - Adjourn

WHERE
The Commerce Club
49TH Floor
191 Peachtree Street
Atlanta, GA 30303

Guests can park in the 191 Building parking deck with entrances on Ellis and Peachtree Center Avenue streets. Parking is not included in the ticket price. The Peachtree Center MARTA station is also very convenient.

R.S.V.P.
This luncheon is open to the public.

APC member prices
General admission ticket- $30
Table of 10 - $300
Table of 10 with table sign and program listing- $325

Nonmember prices
General admission ticket- $40
Table of 10- $400
Table of 10 with table sign and program listing- $450

Tickets and tables may be purchased by clicking here or by calling 404-577-7377. Payment must accompany reservations, and there is a 48-business hour cancellation policy. Any ticket (s) sold after Tuesday, February 15 will be an additional $5.

Contact Info

Contact Name: Elaine Hudson

Company: The Atlanta Press Club, Inc.

Phone: 404-57 PRESS

E-mail: info@atlpressclub.org

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