Bill Hitchens | |
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Director of Georgia Office Homeland Security | |
In office 2003–2005 | |
Member of the
Georgia House of Representatives from the 161st district | |
Assumed office January 14, 2013 | |
Preceded by | Mickey Stephens |
Personal details | |
Born | United States | April 26, 1947
Political party | Republican |
Spouse | Norma Hitchens |
Residence(s) | Rincon, Georgia, U.S. |
Occupation | Politician |
Other names | William W. Hitchens, William W. "Bill" Hitchens, Jr. |
Relatives | William W. Hitchens, III (son) |
Military career | |
Allegiance | ![]() |
Service/ | United States Marine Corps |
Years of service | 1965-1969 |
Rank | Sergeant |
Battles/wars | Vietnam War |
William W. Hitchens (born April 26, 1947) is an American former police officer, former Director of Homeland Security and current politician from Georgia. Hitchens is a Republican member of the Georgia House of Representatives from the 161st District, serving since 2012.
In 1975, Hitchens earned a Bachelors degree in Criminal Justice / Political Science from Georgia Southern University. Hitchens graduated from the FBI National Academy in Quantico, VA. [1] [2]
In 1965, Hitchens served in the United States Marines Corps, until 1969. Hitchens is a Vietnam veteran. [3] [2]
In 1969, Hitchens became a Trooper with Georgia State Patrol, until 1997. [3] [2]
In 1976, Hitchens served in the United States Coast Guard Reserve Unit Air Station Savannah, until 2001. [2]
In 2002, Hitchens was appointed by Governor-Elect Sonny Perdue as the Director of Georgia Office Homeland Security. Hitchens served as Director from 2003 to 2005. [1] [2]
On November 6, 2012, Hitchens won the election unopposed and became a Republican member of Georgia House of Representatives for District 161. [4] On November 4, 2014, as an incumbent, Hitchens won the election unopposed and continued serving District 161. [5] On November 8, 2016, as an incumbent, Hitchens won the election unopposed and continued serving District 161. [6] On November 6, 2018, as an incumbent, Hitchens won the election and continued serving District 161. Hitchens defeated Adam Bridges with 63.45% of the votes. [7] [3] On November 3, 2020, as an incumbent, Hitchens won the election unopposed and continued serving District 161. [8] [9] [2]
Hitchens' wife is Norma Hitchens. They have 4 children. Hitchens and his family live in Rincon, Georgia. [3] [2]
Hitchens' son William W. Hitchens, III, is also a law enforcement officer. In 2020, Hitchens' son William W. Hitchens, III, became the Lieutenant Colonel of the Georgia State Patrol and Deputy Commissioner of Georgia Department of Public Safety. [10] [11] [12]
Bill Hitchens | |
---|---|
Director of Georgia Office Homeland Security | |
In office 2003–2005 | |
Member of the
Georgia House of Representatives from the 161st district | |
Assumed office January 14, 2013 | |
Preceded by | Mickey Stephens |
Personal details | |
Born | United States | April 26, 1947
Political party | Republican |
Spouse | Norma Hitchens |
Residence(s) | Rincon, Georgia, U.S. |
Occupation | Politician |
Other names | William W. Hitchens, William W. "Bill" Hitchens, Jr. |
Relatives | William W. Hitchens, III (son) |
Military career | |
Allegiance | ![]() |
Service/ | United States Marine Corps |
Years of service | 1965-1969 |
Rank | Sergeant |
Battles/wars | Vietnam War |
William W. Hitchens (born April 26, 1947) is an American former police officer, former Director of Homeland Security and current politician from Georgia. Hitchens is a Republican member of the Georgia House of Representatives from the 161st District, serving since 2012.
In 1975, Hitchens earned a Bachelors degree in Criminal Justice / Political Science from Georgia Southern University. Hitchens graduated from the FBI National Academy in Quantico, VA. [1] [2]
In 1965, Hitchens served in the United States Marines Corps, until 1969. Hitchens is a Vietnam veteran. [3] [2]
In 1969, Hitchens became a Trooper with Georgia State Patrol, until 1997. [3] [2]
In 1976, Hitchens served in the United States Coast Guard Reserve Unit Air Station Savannah, until 2001. [2]
In 2002, Hitchens was appointed by Governor-Elect Sonny Perdue as the Director of Georgia Office Homeland Security. Hitchens served as Director from 2003 to 2005. [1] [2]
On November 6, 2012, Hitchens won the election unopposed and became a Republican member of Georgia House of Representatives for District 161. [4] On November 4, 2014, as an incumbent, Hitchens won the election unopposed and continued serving District 161. [5] On November 8, 2016, as an incumbent, Hitchens won the election unopposed and continued serving District 161. [6] On November 6, 2018, as an incumbent, Hitchens won the election and continued serving District 161. Hitchens defeated Adam Bridges with 63.45% of the votes. [7] [3] On November 3, 2020, as an incumbent, Hitchens won the election unopposed and continued serving District 161. [8] [9] [2]
Hitchens' wife is Norma Hitchens. They have 4 children. Hitchens and his family live in Rincon, Georgia. [3] [2]
Hitchens' son William W. Hitchens, III, is also a law enforcement officer. In 2020, Hitchens' son William W. Hitchens, III, became the Lieutenant Colonel of the Georgia State Patrol and Deputy Commissioner of Georgia Department of Public Safety. [10] [11] [12]