Contact: Chris Dockery, (706) 265-0804

Veteran, Small Businessman, Public Servant, and Proven Conservative

Chris Dockery Announces Campaign for State House District 9

Reporting for Duty to Defend Our Way of Life

Today, Veteran, small businessman, public servant and proven conservative, Lumpkin Commission Chair Chris Dockery announced that he is running for State House District 9. The District 9 seat is currently held by Will Wade who has announced that he is running for State Senate.

Said Dockery, “Growing up in North Georgia, my family and faith taught me early in life the importance of serving others. From serving our nation to now serving as the Lumpkin County Commission Chairman and everything in between, that is what I have been committed doing for over 30 years.”

“Now, I am reporting for duty again by running to serve the people of Dawson, Lumpkin and White Counties in the State House. We need a proven conservative leader who is tested and can be trusted to stand strong for our families, conservative values, and our way of life. With the experience gained from commanding troops, leading a county government, running a business, and through my work in the legislative process, I am prepared to get the job done.

“In the State House, I will carry with me the conservative North Georgia values we all share and a commitment to faith, family, and freedom. I will stand firm against the left and their radical agenda, and I will never waiver when it comes to protecting our conservative principles. I look forward to working hard to earn the trust and support of the people of Dawson, Lumpkin and White Counties in the months ahead,” concluded Dockery.

Bio

Chris Dockery’s roots run deep in North Georgia. He graduated from White County High School and earned his Bachelor’s Degree from the University of North Georgia. After graduating from UNG, he was commissioned as a 2nd Lieutenant in the Army National Guard. During his service, Dockery commanded troops at various levels in both peace time and combat, including a tour in Iraq from 2005-2006 where he commanded the 124^th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment. He retired from the U.S. Army Reserve as a Lieutenant Colonel 2017.

Dockery also worked as a law enforcement officer for 6 years before starting his own general contracting business. A successful small business owner, Dockery founded DockCo Construction in 1996 that he and his family still operate today.

A proven public servant, Dockery is currently serving his 4^th term as Lumpkin County Commission Chairman. He has a proven track record of working with citizens, fellow Commissioners, and county and community leaders to move Lumpkin County forward in a positive direction. In his role, he is also active in the Association of County Commissioners. He holds numerous leadership positions in ACCG, including, serving as District II representative on the Board of Managers, representing counties across North Georgia and as a member of ACCG’s Georgia Legislative Policy Council. This year, he received the ACCG’s Emory Greene Leadership Award, the highest honor bestowed by the organization for his distinguished leadership. He also continues to serve as a member UNG Corps Advisory Council, lifetime member of the North Georgia Corps of Cadets Association, lifetime member of the UNG Alumni Association, and as a member of the Dahlonega Sunrise Rotary Club. He previously served as board member of the Development Authority of Lumpkin County and on the Lumpkin County Water and Sewerage Authority from 2008-2012.

Dockery and his wife, Krista, have three children. They are active members of Town Creek Baptist Church. Outside of his numerous roles, he enjoys tournament bass fishing with his son.