title: Robert Dickey (American politician)
text: # Robert Dickey (American politician)
  
  Robert Lee Dickey (born November 26, 1953) is an American politician. He is a Republican representing District 145 in the Georgia House of Representatives.
  
  ## Political career
  
  In 2011, Dickey won a special election to represent District 140 in the Georgia House of Representatives, and has been unopposed every election since then. He is running again in 2020.
  
  As of July 2020, Dickey sits on the following committees:
  
  * Agriculture & Consumer Affairs (Secretary)
  * Appropriations: Education Subcommittee (Chairman)
  * Banks & Banking
  * Energy, Utilities & Telecommunications
  * Higher Education
  * Natural Resources & Environment
  * Ways & Means
  
  ## Personal life
  
  Dickey holds a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration from the University of Georgia and an MBA from Georgia College. He owns Dickey Farms, a peach and timber farm, and, in 2019, Dickey was named the Georgia Farmer of the Year. He and his wife, Cynde, have two children.
  
  