About Seth Harp

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From a young age, Seth’s parents instilled in him the principle of service before self and this principle has guided him throughout his life. From when he volunteered to serve our country as a Captain and Vietnam Combat Veteran in the United States Marine Corps to now serving the State of Georgia as a State Senator, Seth has continued to give back to the community at every step. Aside from his service in the State Senate, Seth is a small business owner and attorney in Columbus. He has held leadership positions with several organizations such as the Hospital Authority of Columbus, Muscogee County School Board and Better Business Bureau of West Georgia. He is also a member of the NRA, Georgia Forestry Association, Greater Columbus Chamber of Commerce and the Ida Cason Callaway Foundation.

A lifelong Republican, Seth began his active involvement in 1964 as a volunteer on the Goldwater for President campaign. He has been a member of the Muscogee GOP for over 30 years. He has also served as a 1988 elector for President George H.W. Bush, 3rd District Chairman, General Counsel for the Georgia GOP and Co-Chair of the State Finance Committee for the 2000 George W. Bush for President campaign.

As a Senator, Seth serves as Chairman of the Higher Education Committee and Vice Chairman of the Judiciary Committee. He is also a member of the Appropriations, Economic Development, Government Oversight, Joint Legislative Ethics, and Special Judiciary Committees. Throughout his career as a Senator, Seth has been honored by several organizations, including being named the Georgia Optometric Association’s Public Servant of the Year and American Legion Veteran of the Year, and has been endorsed by the NRA, Georgia Right to Life and NFIB.

Seth attended Auburn University where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Pharmacy. He is also a graduate of the Walter F. George School of Law at Mercer University. Seth is married to Linda Collins Harp of Camilla, Georgia and they have two married daughters, Mary Rebecca Dick and Leslee Shannon (and three grandchildren). The Harps are members of Wynnton United Methodist Church in Columbus where they have taught Sunday school.