Sworn In
State Representative, District 177
Honored to be sworn in as your State Representative for Georgia House District 177. Serving this community is both a privilege and a responsibility that I do not take lightly.
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Georgia House District 177
Dr. Alvin
Payton Jr.
"Stability, Integrity, Character, Professionalism — built over a lifetime of service to Valdosta and Lowndes County."
- 12
- Years on City Council
- 10
- Years Mayor Pro Tem
- 49
- Years Married
Why Payton
A proven record of service
A lifelong Valdostan with the experience, education, and character to deliver real progress for District 177.
01
Experience
12 years on Valdosta City Council, 10 as Mayor Pro Tem. Decades of business and educational leadership.
02
Integrity
A reputation built on stability, character, and professionalism — recognized at every level of public life.
03
Vision
Fighting for affordability, housing, transportation, and District 177's fair share of Georgia's economic growth.
"I will use my experience in politics, business, education, and community service to advocate and fight for the issues that affect you — affordability, housing, transportation, and securing District 177's fair share of Georgia's economic development."
— Dr. Alvin Payton Jr.
News & Announcements
Current Updates
First 5 Days at the Capitol
Under the Gold Dome
Stay tuned for updates from my first five days at the Georgia State Capitol! The Capitol was filled with meaningful conversations, reconnecting with familiar faces, and building new relationships as we continue serving the people of Georgia House District 177.
Read More →June 2026
Kicking Off Across District 177
We officially launched our outreach for Dr. Alvin Payton Jr. with stops across Lowndes County — meeting neighbors, sharing our vision, and listening to the issues that matter most to District 177 families.
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