Bethany Ballard has proudly served House District 147 since 2023.. She and her husband, Mike, chose to make Warner Robins their home over a decade ago when he was transferred to Robins Air Force Base. A lifelong Republican and active community member, Bethany is committed to reinvesting in the priorities that bring good jobs, safe communities, and quality schools to Georgia families.

Bethany 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 Mike have been married since 1996 and have two children, Braden and Preston. They attend Perry Methodist Church, where Bethany serves as the Acolyte Coordinator and as a member of the scholarship committee and the nominations committee.

In the Georgia House, Bethany serves as Chairman of the Education Curriculum Subcommittee, the Vice President of Special Rules, and a member of the Defense and Veterans Affairs and Appropriations Committees. She was appointed by House Speaker Jon Burns to represent Georgia on the Education Commission of the States and on the Education Committee for the Council of State Governments Southern Office. Bethany is also an active board member of Republican Leadership for Georgia.