Northwest Georgia’s new representative in Washington is settling into his role after officially being sworn into Congress.

Republican Clay Fuller recently took office representing Georgia’s 14th Congressional District, which includes Chattooga County and much of Northwest Georgia. He steps into the position following a special election victory to fill the seat previously held by Marjorie Taylor Greene.

On his first day in Congress, Fuller met with his congressional staff, voted on bills in the House, met with other Republican Congress members and spoke with farmers from Georgia — including several from Chattooga County — about issues they were facing.

Fuller says his early days in office have been focused on getting up to speed in Washington while preparing to advocate for the priorities of his district. The freshman congressman has indicated he plans to align closely with Republican leadership and work on issues including election policy and federal legislation impacting Georgia residents.

Despite stepping into a strongly Republican district, Fuller’s election drew attention due to a closer-than-usual margin in the runoff, signaling shifting dynamics that could influence future races in Northwest Georgia.

He will serve out the remainder of the current term while also preparing to run again in the upcoming primary and general election cycle.

Fuller says he is ready to get to work on behalf of the region, emphasizing a commitment to representing Northwest Georgia’s interests at the national level.