Congressman Brian Jack Welcomes United States Secretary of Education Linda McMahon to Coweta County
8th Presidential Cabinet Visit to Georgia’s 3rd Congressional District during Congressman Jack’s first term
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Contact: Regan Hinson
COWETA COUNTY, GA — Today, Congressman Brian Jack welcomed the United States Secretary of Education Linda McMahon to Coweta County. Together, they toured the Central Educational Center in Newnan and held a roundtable discussion on education with bipartisan state and local leaders.
“I am honored to welcome the United States Secretary of Education Linda McMahon to Georgia’s 3rd Congressional District to showcase the Central Educational Center in Newnan, one of our District’s greatest innovations,” said Congressman Brian Jack.
“In the 1990s, the Coweta County community identified a problem in need of a solution: our high school graduates did not have access to advanced educational training necessary to compete in a global economy with new technology and increased automation. To solve this issue, the Newnan-Coweta Chamber of Commerce, the Coweta County School System, West Georgia Technical College, and other leaders, like Mark Whitlock, came together to create the Central Educational Center, a system through which high school students could seamlessly learn the arts and sciences and technical training. As a testament to the success of this approach, the State of Georgia has invested over $200 million to replicate this educational model across 50 counties.
During my campaign, I pledged to bring America’s leaders to our communities to promote the incredible things happening across Georgia’s 3rd Congressional District. I am honored to keep that promise, as today marks the 8th visit by a Member of President Trump’s Cabinet to our District during my first term.”
Secretary Linda McMahon added, “It was a pleasure to visit the Peach State and see how local leaders, teachers, and parents are preparing the next generation for the jobs of tomorrow through advanced technical training in high school. Seeing these technical labs in action highlights how the power of locally driven solutions can prepare students for a successful career.”
During the visit, Congressman Jack and Secretary McMahon toured career and technical education labs, including Precision Machining, Dental Assisting, Aviation, and Audio Production, as students demonstrated skills learned through each program.
Following the tour, Congressman Jack convened a roundtable discussion on Presidential and Congressional education and workforce development initiatives.
Joining Congressman Jack were: Lieutenant Governor Burt Jones, Newnan Mayor James Shepherd, State Senator Matt Brass, State Representative Lynn Smith, former Congressman Lynn Westmoreland, Coweta County Commissioners, Coweta County Board of Education Members, Newnan City Councilmembers, and other local officials.
Secretary McMahon’s trip to Coweta County marks the 8th visit by a Member of President Trump’s Cabinet to Georgia’s 3rd Congressional District during Congressman Jack’s first term.
Previous Presidential Cabinet Visits to Georgia's 3rd Congressional District during Congressman Jack’s first term:
November 16, 2025 – Congressman Jack welcomed Secretary of Housing and Urban Development Scott Turner to Pike County, where they met with local faith leaders and attended services at Christ Chapel and Harvest Time Revival Church.
August 21, 2025 – Congressman Jack welcomed Vice President JD Vance, Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency Lee Zeldin, and Administrator of the Small Business Administration Kelly Loeffler to Peachtree City in Fayette County, where they promoted the passage and enactment of H.R. 1, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, at a local factory.
June 28, 2025 – Secretary of Veterans Affairs Doug Collins visited EchoPark Speedway in Henry County for the Quaker State 400.
May 2, 2025 – Congressman Jack welcomed Secretary of Energy Chris Wright to Spalding County to celebrate the passage and enactment of legislation led by Congressman Jack that repealed a Biden-era regulation, saving hundreds of jobs at a local water heater manufacturing facility.
April 17, 2025 – Congressman Jack welcomed Administrator of the Small Business Administration Kelly Loeffler to Troup County, where they toured small businesses, hosted a roundtable discussion with local community leaders, and visited two restaurants.
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