Jody Hice was born in Atlanta and grew up in Tucker. He graduated from Asbury College, earned a master’s degree from Southwestern Seminary, and a doctorate in ministry from Luther Rice Seminary. For nearly 25 years, he served churches throughout the area.

Jody and Dee Dee Hice were married in 1983 and raised their two daughters in Walton County. They now reside in Greensboro, Georgia.
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In 2014, Jody was elected to the U.S. House of Representatives. His focus is repealing Obamacare, securing our borders, rebuilding our military to keep Americans safe, and overhauling our nation’s tax code.