Ron Stephens (Georgia politician)

James R. Stephens (born July 3, 1954) is an American pharmacist and politician from Georgia. Stephens is a Republican member of the Georgia House of Representatives from the 164th District. Stephens has served in the Georgia House of Representatives since 1997.

Early life
On July 3, 1954, Stephens was born in Lyons, Georgia, U.S.

Education
In 1978, Stephens earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Pharmacy from Armstrong State & Mercer University.

Career
In 1978, Stephens became a Pharmacist, until 1998.

In 1992, Stephens became a city council member of Garden City, Georgia, until 1997.

Stephens was elected and sworn in as a Republican member of the Georgia House of Representatives on July 20, 1997.

On November 2, 2004, Stephens won the election unopposed for District 164. On November 6, 2018, as an incumbent, Stephens won the election and continued serving District 164. Stephens defeated Alicia Scott with 52.46% of the votes. On November 3, 2020, as an incumbent, Stephens won the election and continued serving District 164. Stephens defeated Marcus Thompson with 52.56% of the votes.

Stephens is known for the author of 2000 Stephens-Day property tax limit measure, which passed and became effective January 1, 2001.

Personal life
Stephens' wife is Janice Stephens. They have two children. Stephens and his family live in Garden City, Georgia and currently live in Savannah, Georgia .