"I am excited about this

campaign," said Horne. "We live in a great area with much to

offer, and I look forward to meeting the people of this district and talking

with them about the issues they care about."

Billy has been active in grassroots

politics for several years. He served in various capacities on the Coweta

Republican Party Executive Committee, and currently chairs the Coweta

County GOP. By rule, he must resign that post to run for office. He says

that his political experience is one of his strengths.

"It has been a pleasure

serving as an official with the Republican Party," he said. "The

people I have met and the experience I have gained influencing policy

and getting Republicans elected will help me serve Coweta and Fayette

counties in the State Legislature."

A Web site will soon be available

that outlines Horne's philosophies and values and gives citizens

an opportunity to define the most important issues facing Coweta and Fayette

Counties. Right now, he can be contacted by e-mail at [email protected]

or by phone at 770-683-4676.

"We have an idea of what

issues are important, but we want to hear from the people," he said.

Horne is active in the community

as well. He serves as a Trustee at Cornerstone United Methodist Church

and is a member and former director of the Newnan Rotary Club. Horne also

serves on the Leadership Coweta Board of Directors.

Horne is employed as the engineering

manager for Alternate Energy Systems, Inc., of Peachtree City. He attended

high school in Fayette County, graduated from Auburn University with a

degree in mechanical engineering, and from Georgia State University with

an MBA. He has been a resident of Coweta County since 1996, and is married

to the former Jenni Adkins of Birmingham. They have two children.