Representative Mike Cheokas
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HD 134 (D- Americus)
Freshman Representative Mike Cheokas is presently serving his first term as a member of the Georgia House of Representatives for District 134, covering Schley, Sumter, Marion and parts of Talbot Counties.
Born in Americus, Georgia, Cheokas attended public school there until 1969 when he began attending the Westminster Schools of Atlanta, which he graduated from in 1971. Upon completing his high school diploma, Representative Cheokas attended Emory University for two years just before relocating to Athens, Greece and continuing his studies at Pierce College. He is now a businessman.
Representative Cheokas is currently serving his constituents on several House Committees: Health & Human Services, Information & Audits and Higher Education. Aside from his legislative duties, Cheokas is also involved in several community and civic organizations. He recently served as a Co-Chair of the Rosalynn Carter Institute, having joined the organization in 1999. He is also a member of the Americus Kiwanis Club and is on the Board of the New Horizons Habitat for Humanity.