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Garrett is from Columbus, Georgia. He holds a bachelor's degree in Political Science from Huntington College and a Juris Doctor, Certificate in Advanced Legal Writing, Research, and Drafting from Mercer University. He is on the board for organizations including, The Columbus Iron Works and Convention Trade Center Authority, the Greater Columbus Young Professionals, and the Hamilton Cemetery Association. He is member of the First Baptist Church of Columbus, where he serves as an Usher, a Deacon, and a member of the Advisory Committee.

Garrett is an attorney with The Finley Firm, and serves as a Parter with Morgan & Morgan, P.A. 

R Walker Garret is a member of the Columbus City Council for District 8 in Georgia. He was elected to this position in 2016, and has served for two terms. 

As of April 23, 2024, R Walker Garrett’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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Garrett is an attorney with The Finley Firm, and serves as Parter with Morgan & Morgan, P.A. 

The candidate's website says, "R. Walker Garrett is an attorney with The Finley Firm, representing business and individual clients harmed in the BP Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill, recovering millions for business owners throughout the Gulf states."

Supports literacy initiatives; chairs The Literacy Alliance, reads weekly to pre-k in Title I schools, and facilitates adult learners' engagement with legislators on Literacy Day.

Garrett is from Columbus, Georgia. He holds a bachelor's degree in Political Science from Huntington College and a Juris Doctor, Certificate in Advanced Legal Writing, Research, and Drafting from Mercer University. He is on the board for organizations including, The Columbus Iron Works and Convention Trade Center Authority, the Greater Columbus Young Professionals, and the Hamilton Cemetery Association. He is member of the First Baptist Church of Columbus, where he serves as an usher, a Deacon, and a member of the Advisory Committee.

 R Walker Garret is on the Columbus City Council for District 8 in Georgia. He was elected to this position in 2016, and has served for two terms. 

R Walker Garrett is a lifelong resident of Columbus, Georgia. He is an active member of the First Baptist Church of Columbus, where he serves as an usher, a Deacon, and a member of the Advisory Committee. In 2013, at the age of twenty-nine, he was recognized with the 'Five under Forty Award' by the Columbus Chamber of Commerce and Columbus and the Valley Magazine. Details about his educational background and family life are not provided.

As of May 10, 2024, R Walker Garrett’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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