Bethany and her husband, Mike, chose to make Warner Robins their home over a decade ago when he was transferred to Robins Air Force Base. She received a BA in English Literature from the University of North Carolina and an MA in English from the University of Central Arkansas. Before becoming active in politics, she taught high school English at her husband’s various duty stations.

Bethany and her husband Mike were married in 1996 and have two children, Braden and Preston. They attend Perry United Methodist Church and are all active in the various ministries of the church. Bethany is the Acolyte Coordinator and serves on the church’s scholarship committee.

A lifelong Republican, Bethany has served in the Georgia House since her election in 2022. She serves as Chairman of the Education Curriculum Subcommittee, the Vice President of Special Rules, and a member of Defense and Veterans Affairs. She was appointed by House Speaker Jon Burns to represent Georgia on the Education Commission of the States. Bethany is also an active board member of Republican Leadership for Georgia.