Georgia natural resources chair Rep. Lynn Smith to retire from state House

Georgia Legislature

Mark Niesse | Capitol Beat

February 23rd, 2026

Lawmakers rush to their seats after the voting machines open in the House Chambers on Crossover Day morning, March 6, 2023. (Matthew Pearson/WABE)

Georgia state Rep. Lynn Smith, one of the longest-serving representatives in the Georgia House, plans to retire after 30 years focused on environmental issues.

Smith, R-Newnan, is the chair of the House Natural Resources and Environment Committee, which is responsible for bills dealing with pollution, water safety, and waste.

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