Georgia OD wins special election
August 30, 2011
James Beverly, O.D., won a Georgia state representative seat in a special election last month. Dr. Beverly, a Democrat, won with 65 percent of the vote.
Dr. Beverly is filling the vacant seat previously held by David Lucas who left to run for the state Senate.
Dr. Beverly will represent Macon, Ga., in House District 139.
According to Dr. Beverly’s campaign Web site, he owns MidTowne Vision Center and Goggles Eyecare 4 Kids and specializes in children’s vision. He offers free eye exams through the county’s Head Start program and participates on mission trips.
Dr. Beverly is a graduate of the Pennsylvania College of Optometry at Salus University.
While servings as a state representative, Dr. Beverly plans to seek state funding for infrastructure, crime prevention, and early childhood education.
