Bubber Epps

Bubber Epps
Member of the Georgia House of Representatives from the 144th district
In office 2008 – January 14, 2019
Preceded by	Jimmy Pruett
Succeeded by	Danny Mathis
Personal details
Born	(1943-09-07) September 7, 1943 Macon, Georgia, U.S.
Political party	Democratic (?–2010) Republican (2010–present)

James A. "Bubber" Epps (born September 7, 1943) is an American politician. Epps is a retired paving contractor, living in Dry Branch. He previously served as a member of the Georgia House of Representatives from the 144th District, serving from 2008 until Jan. 14, 2019. He is a member of the Republican party.

Biography

He was born in Bibb County and graduated from Twiggs County High School. He studied at Brewton Parker College and Mercer University, gaining a Bachelor of Science in Political Science and a master's degree in Education. He spent the early years of his adult life in education working at the University of Georgia and then joined his family's paving business, Epps Brothers Construction Company, Inc. where he retired in 2007.

He is married to Kathryn. They have three children, eight grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Epps is a lifelong member and a Deacon of Antioch Baptist Church in Dry Branch.

Political career

Epps represented the 144th district, covering Bleckley, Twiggs and Wilkinson Counties as well as parts of Bibb, Houston, Jones and Laurens Counties, from 2009 to 2019.

He was chairman of the House Motor Vehicles Committee and secretary of the House Transportation Committee.