John Meadows added the title of Georgia State Representative to his resumé following his November 2004 election. The Freshman legislator is proudly serving his constituents in House District 5, covering Gordon and Murray Counties. A strong desire to be involved in the future of his community and a longing to pay them back for what they have given him and his family led him to his most recent role. His legislative services currently include Chairman of the Insurance Committee and membership on the Governmental Affairs, Natural Resources and Environment, Retirement, and Ways and Means Committees.

Originally from Calhoun, Georgia, Meadows went on to attend West Georgia College. Prior to his lawmaking duties on the House Floor, he served as the Mayor of Calhoun for 13 years as well as a member of the Calhoun City Council for 3 years. Meadows is currently employed as an Insurance Salesman at Starr-Matthews Agency, Inc.

His community and civic involvement includes membership in the Society of CLU CAFL and the Northwest Georgia Association of Health Underwriters. He served as the President of the Georgia Municipal Association from 1995-1996 and proudly served in the United States Marine Corp.

The avid golfer and his wife Marie are the proud parents of two children, B.J. and Missy, and grandfather of twin boys - Will and Patrick born in May, 2005.