Scott Hilton

Scott Hilton was born in St. Petersburg, Florida, and lives in Peachtree Corners, Georgia. Hilton earned a bachelor's degree from Georgetown University in 2002 and a master's degree in business administration from Emory University in 2006. His career experience includes working as the executive director of the Georgians First Committee and a banker.[1][2]

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

Scott Hilton is passionate about his community and giving a voice to those who need it most. Scott is running to serve District 48, which includes portions of Peachtree Corners, Johns Creek, Alpharetta and Roswell.

Scott has worked with the small business community in Georgia for over 15 years. He currently serves as Senior Vice-President of Commercial Banking at SouthState Bank and previously led the Georgians First Commission under Governor Kemp as Executive Director with a focus on eliminating burdensome red tape for the benefit of Georgia’s small businesses.

Scott served in the Georgia General Assembly from 2017 – 2019. During his tenure, he was appointed to the Education and Healthcare committees, eventually rising to a leadership role as Deputy Whip. As a State Representative, Scott authored legislation to give parents greater school choice and empower individuals with disabilities.

Scott and his wife, Meredith, live in Peachtree Corners where they raise their three children and where Meredith owns a local law practice focused on wills and trusts. They are active members of Perimeter Church in Johns Creek. Scott is a graduate of Leadership Georgia, the Conservative Policy Leadership Institute, and LEAD Atlanta. Their family enjoys hiking, tennis, traveling and pickle ball.

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

Economy - Georgias are struggling with inflation, lower real wages and lost savings - I will fight to give families the resources they need to navigate these uncertain economic times.Education - I will always stand up for our students, parents and teachers to drive innovation in education and help close the achievement gap resulting from COVID.Public Safety - with a rise in criminal activity - I will support our first responders, keep our community safe and ensure our neighborhoods are the best place to live, learn and play.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

We love Georgia and want to keep our state on the right track. I am passionate about public policy that promotes lower taxes, limited government and family values. I will advocate for public policy that keeps Georgia the #1 state to do business - reducing red tape and supporting our next generation of entrepreneurs. Finally, as the father of child with special needs - I will always stand up for those who need a voice and resources to achieve their highest potential.

What is the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? How old were you at the time?

The Space Shuttle Challenger disaster was probably the first historical event I could remember - I was 7 years old at the time. As a young student living in FL, we were all impacted by the loss of a young teacher onboard the shuttle.

What was your very first job? How long did you have it?

As a High School student, my very first job was at our local Red Lobster. I served as a host - seating guests and helping with a variety of other tasks. The job lasted the summer and taught me the value of hard work. As a host earning $5.15/hour, I also learned about the impact of taxes on your paycheck. It dawned on me then that I couldn't afford to be a liberal.

Hilton's campaign website highlighted the following issues:[7]

Attract high-paying jobs and promote small business growth

Excerpt: "In the State House, I will use my experience from a 10-year career in commercial banking to promote conservative, free-market solutions that reduce taxes on families and businesses, eliminate big government programs that harm business and attract new industry and quality jobs to our state and region."

Stop tax increases, cap state spending and limit government

Excerpt: "As your Representative, I will push conservative reforms that lower the tax burden on families and businesses, cap government spending and reduce the size and scope of government."

Enforce immigration laws in Georgia

Protect the Constitution

Excerpt: "I will stand for policies that protect our Constitutional right to bear arms and to practice our faith freely."

Improving education

Excerpt: "I will be an avid supporter of conservative education reforms that expand parental school choice, end big government mandates that make it harder for our teachers to teach and that will put students first."