State Representative Tom McCall (R-30th District) has served in the House of Representatives since 1994 and is proud to carry on his family’ history of public service by representing parts of Elbert, Jackson and Madison counties. Representative McCall continues a family tradition that dates back more than 75 years. His grandfather Thomas Francis "Bud" Kelley, served in the Georgia House of Representatives from 1933 – 1937 and served in the Georgia Senate from 1939 – 1941.

Currently, Representative McCall is the Chairman of the Agriculture and Consumer Affairs Committee and serves on the Natural Resources and Environment, Transportation and Game, Fish and Parks Committees.

In recognition of his long record of service, Representative McCall has received numerous achievement and distinguished service awards from various groups for his dedication to Agriculture and Natural Resources. He served on the State Farm Bureau Board for 13 years and recently was bestowed the National Honorary American Future Farmers of America Degree.

Outside of the Statehouse, Representative McCall is a farmer on his Elberton family grain and livestock farm. He graduated from Elbert County High School and went on to achieve an Agriculture Degree from ABAC and later obtained a Bachelor’s degree in Agronomy with a focus in Animal Science from the University of Georgia.

Representative McCall and his wife Jane had three children, sadly losing Bud several years ago. Their oldest son, Al, is now 21 years old and enjoys playing the banjo and flying as well as attending college. Katie, their daughter is 17 years old and very involved in basketball and golf. Jane is a kindergarten teacher and is Representative McCall'’s chief political advisor. While he is gratified by the success he has enjoyed in his farming and political endeavors, his greatest joy is in his family.