Rep. Davis (D-Augusta), a lifetime resident of Georgia, was raised in South Augusta. He was educated in Richmond County’s public schools where he graduated from Hephzibah High School and went to Georgia Tech, where he received his undergraduate degree in Electrical Engineering. Hardie has also received a Doctorate in Ministry degree in August 2002 from Christian Life School of Theology located in Columbus, Georgia.

Rep. Davis is married to the former Ms. Evett Plather. Hardie and Evett are the proud parents of Benjamin J. Davis. Rep. Davis worked as a successful Engineer for almost seventeen years before pursuing a full-time career as pastor. An active member of the Augusta community, Rep. Davis has served on several boards and commissions. Hardie currently is a Trustee of the University Health Care Foundation. He was also nominated to serve on the Board of Trustees for Leadership Georgia for a 3 year term beginning in January 2010.

Hardie has spent his entire life working to solve problems and make life better for others through community outreach, mentoring, and leadership training.

Rep. Davis was first elected to the Georgia General Assembly in 2006. He was elected in a runoff, winning sixty-eight (68%) of all votes cast. Hardie Davis has provided successful leadership as State Representative for District 122. He currently serves in the House of Representatives on the Budget and Fiscal Affairs Oversight Committee, Energy, Utilities & Telecommunications Committee, Natural Resources & Environment Committee, and Science and Technology Committee.

Hardie is or has been actively involved with the following organizations: