Donald Edward Cheeks (May 1, 1931 – January 28, 2024) was an American politician. He was a member of the Georgia State Senate from the 23rd district from 1992 to 2004. He was a member of the Republican party.[1] Cheeks also served in the Georgia House of Representatives from 1967 to 1968 (District 104), 1971 to 1972 (District 78), and 1979 to 1992 (District 89).[2]

Don Cheeks
Member of the Georgia Senate
from the 23rd district
In office
1992–2004
Preceded byFrank Albert
Succeeded byJ.B. Powell
Member of the Georgia House of Representatives
from the 89th district
In office
1979–1992
Preceded byBob Beckham
Succeeded byKeith G. Heard
Member of the Georgia House of Representatives
from the 78th, Post 2 district
In office
1971–1972
Preceded byRegnald Maxwell, Jr.
Succeeded byR. A. Dent
Member of the Georgia House of Representatives
from the 104th, Post 2 district
In office
1967–1968
Preceded byJames Hull
Succeeded byCharles L. Carnes
Personal details
Born(1931-05-01)May 1, 1931
Richmond County, Georgia, U.S.
DiedJanuary 28, 2024(2024-01-28) (aged 92)
Political partyRepublican (Nov. 2002–2024)
Other political
affiliations
Democratic (?–Nov. 2002)

Cheeks died January 28, 2024.[3]

References

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  1. ^ "Don Cheeks". Project Vote Smart. Retrieved April 27, 2015.
  2. ^ "Senate - Hon. Don Cheeks (GA SS 23)". Legis.ga.gov. Retrieved November 14, 2017.
  3. ^ "Obituary: Former State Senator Don Cheeks has died". WFXG. January 31, 2024. Retrieved February 1, 2024.