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Quick Facts
Personal Details

Matt Hatchett is a Republican member of the Georgia House of Representatives, representing District 150. He was first elected to the chamber in 2010.

Hatchett has served as Majority Caucus Leader since 2014. He served as Mayor Pro Tempore of Dublin, GA and on the Dublin City Council.

Hatchett earned his B.S. in Applied Mathematics from Presbyterian College. His professional experience includes owning several small businesses, including Hangers Cleaners, Bruster's Real Ice Cream, Nathan's Famous Hotdogs and Plum Alley, a women's specialty apparel store.

Education

  • BS, Applied Mathematics, Presbyterian College, 1984-1988

Professional Experience

  • BS, Applied Mathematics, Presbyterian College, 1984-1988
  • Development Director/Mission Enhancement Director, School of Medicine, Mercer University, present
  • Owner/Franchisee, Bruster's Real Ice Cream of Dublin, 2001-2015
  • Owner/Franchisee, Nathan's Famous Hot Dogs of Dublin, 2001-2015
  • Former Operator/Owner, Hangers Cleaners, Incorporated, 2010
  • Owner, Plum Alley, 1997
  • Procedures Planning Analyst/Methods Analyst/Material Services, Delta Airlines, Incorporated, 1988-1994

Political Experience

  • BS, Applied Mathematics, Presbyterian College, 1984-1988
  • Development Director/Mission Enhancement Director, School of Medicine, Mercer University, present
  • Owner/Franchisee, Bruster's Real Ice Cream of Dublin, 2001-2015
  • Owner/Franchisee, Nathan's Famous Hot Dogs of Dublin, 2001-2015
  • Former Operator/Owner, Hangers Cleaners, Incorporated, 2010
  • Owner, Plum Alley, 1997
  • Procedures Planning Analyst/Methods Analyst/Material Services, Delta Airlines, Incorporated, 1988-1994
  • Majority Caucus Chair, Georgia State House of Representatives, 2013-present
  • Representative, Georgia State House of Representatives, 2010-present
  • Candidate, Georgia State House of Representatives, District 150, 2010, 2012, 2014, 2016, 2018, 2020
  • Councillor, Dublin City Council, 1999-2009
  • Mayor Pro Tempore, Dublin, Georgia, 2006, 2007

Former Committees/Caucuses

Member, Defense and Veterans Affairs Committee, Georgia State House of Representatives, 2011-2012

Current Legislative Committees

Member, Economic Development and Tourism

Member, Energy, Utilities and Telecommunications

Member, Ethics

Member, Health and Human Services

Member, House Rural Development Council

Vice Chair, Rules

Member, Special Committee on Access to Quality Health Care

Member, Subcommittee on General Government

Religious, Civic, and other Memberships

  • BS, Applied Mathematics, Presbyterian College, 1984-1988
  • Development Director/Mission Enhancement Director, School of Medicine, Mercer University, present
  • Owner/Franchisee, Bruster's Real Ice Cream of Dublin, 2001-2015
  • Owner/Franchisee, Nathan's Famous Hot Dogs of Dublin, 2001-2015
  • Former Operator/Owner, Hangers Cleaners, Incorporated, 2010
  • Owner, Plum Alley, 1997
  • Procedures Planning Analyst/Methods Analyst/Material Services, Delta Airlines, Incorporated, 1988-1994
  • Majority Caucus Chair, Georgia State House of Representatives, 2013-present
  • Representative, Georgia State House of Representatives, 2010-present
  • Candidate, Georgia State House of Representatives, District 150, 2010, 2012, 2014, 2016, 2018, 2020
  • Councillor, Dublin City Council, 1999-2009
  • Mayor Pro Tempore, Dublin, Georgia, 2006, 2007
  • Chair/Member, Theater Dublin Nutcracker, 2004-present
  • Chair, Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater Laurens County, present
  • Advisory Board Member, Citizens Bank, Laurens County, present
  • Member, Downtown Development Authority, present
  • Board Member, Dublin/Laurens Arts Council, present
  • Member, Dublin Rotary Club, present
  • Member, First United Methodist Church, present
  • Chair, Heart of Georgia United Way, present
  • Organizer/Worker, Hot Air Balloon Festival, Saint Patrick’s Festival, present
  • Member, Irish Balloon Festival, present
  • Member, The Heart of Georgia United Way, present
  • Member, Board of Communities in Schools of Laurens County
  • Board Member, Dublin/Laurens County Chamber of Commerce
  • Former President/Vice Chair, Order of Shillelagh
  • Chair, Dublin/Laurens County Saint Patrick's Festival, 2002
  • Graduated Member, Leadership Georgia, 2000

Other Info

Priority Issues:

"Thank you for the honor to serve you in the State House. I have worked hard to deliver policies that will lower taxes, improve our schools, cut spending and attract new jobs. With your support, I will continue working hard for the people of Laurens, Johnson and Treutlen Counties."

Spouse's Occupation:

He and his wife purchased Plum Alley, a ladies clothing store in 1997, which she presently operates.

Events

2019

Nov. 7
Fundraiser & Low Country Boil For Representative Matt Hatchett

Thur 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM EST

ICE HOUSE EVENT VENUE Dublin, GA