The West Jackson resident earned two degrees from Georgia State University and was employed by the Sperry & Hutchinson Company for more than 20 years. Later he developed and operated Blimpie stores and was a home builder and owner of a construction supply company. He retired in 2002.
A member of the Jackson County Chamber and the Chamber's Economic Development Council, he also served the community on the Water & Sewerage Authority, the Upper Oconee Basin Water Authority and the Jail Advisory Committee. He has been a volunteer coach for youth football, baseball and basketball and serving as officers of their organizations.
"The Hunter Bicknell campaign will focus on four primary areas of concern to many citizens of Jackson County - a county-wide master plan for transportation, water resources, recreation facilities and best management practices for each department of county government," he said. "These are issues and programs which much be addressed, not only in the context of a political campaign, but by those honored to be elected by the voters."
A member of Mountain Park United Methodist, he has taught youth Sunday school and sung in the church choir for more than two decades. He and his wife have three children and four grandchildren.
Bicknell's official announcement and campaign kickoff is scheduled for February. The General Election primaries will be held on July 15.
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