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Lauren Wylie McDonald III is from Commerce, Georgia. He attended the University of Georgia and has an emergency medical technician (EMT) certification from Athens Technical College. He is married and has three children. 

 Representative Lauren McDonald III 

Lauren currently serves as a State Representative. He was first elected in 2020. 

Lauren is a business owner. He works at L.W. McDonald & Son Funeral Home. Lauren previously worked in emergency medical services on an ambulance. 

Values fiscal responsibility and responsible spending.

- Values fiscal responsibility and responsible spending.

Economy

Supports controlled growth that preserves Lake Lanier, the Chattahoochee River, and the foothill community.

Seeks proactive transportation and infrastructure solutions.

- Supports controlled growth that preserves Lake Lanier, the Chattahoochee River, and the foothill community.
- Prioritizes protecting water resources.
- Seeks proactive transportation and infrastructure solutions.

Energy & the Environment

Healthcare

As of March 11, 2026, Lauren Wylie McDonald III’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Voting & Elections

Opposes policies that limit access to guns.

Prioritizes tackling drug crises and educating others of negative effects.

Seeks to highlight and expand drug programs.

- Opposes policies that limit access to guns.
- Prioritizes tackling drug crises and educating others of negative effects.
- Seeks to highlight and expand drug programs.

Public Safety

Supports preserving school funding and improving support.

- Supports preserving school funding and improving support.
- Supports local school control.

Education

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Lauren Wylie McDonald III

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