ATLANTA — State Rep. Lynn Smith, one of the longest-serving representatives in the Georgia House, plans to retire after 30 years focused on environmental issues.
Smith, R-Newnan, is the chair of the House Natural Resources and Environment Committee, which is responsible for bills dealing with pollution, water safety, and waste.
Smith said she championed legislation that protected water resources, dedicated funding to outdoor areas, and established Chattahoochee Bend State Park in her district.
“I’m incredibly proud of how we’ve worked to improve Georgia’s prosperity and quality of life while also protecting the state’s beauty, history, and environmental legacy,” Smith said in an announcement of her retirement Monday.
Smith was first elected to the Georgia House in 1996, and she plans to complete her term, which ends after November’s elections.
“Chairwoman Smith has established a legislative legacy that will safeguard the environment and natural treasures across our state for future generations to cherish,” said House Speaker Jon Burns, R-Newington.