District 1

Trey Bailey 2016

Mr. Trey Bailey,
District 1
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Mr. Bailey has faithfully served as District 1 Representative on the Board of Education since 2016. Mr. Bailey is a native of Newton County and has lived in District 1 for the last 25+ years. He is married to his wife of 25+ years, Alonda Hodges Bailey—a teacher at Mansfield Elementary School. Mr. and Mrs. Bailey have three daughters: Anna Beth (class of 2023 Eastside HS/NCCA) and identical twins, Kaitlyn & Kristen, who currently attend Eastside High School.

Mr. Bailey is the Executive Pastor at Eastridge Church, a position he has held for over 20 years.

After graduating from Newton County High School in 1992, he attended the University of Georgia, took a break from school, and spent six years touring the U.S. in a Gen-X alt-rock band, before graduating from Mercer as a Bachelor of Business Information Systems. A committed life-long learner, Trey completed his masters work in Biblical Studies from Luther Rice Seminary in May 2023.

Mr. Bailey has served the Covington Newton County Chamber of Commerce as chairman of Leadership Newton County with five years service and three years on the Special Events Committee. He and his family have a great appreciation for the arts and have volunteered with both the Covington Regional Ballet and the Arts Association of Newton County.

Trey has a passion for learning, leading, and community unity. His level-headed logical approach to politics coupled with his diplomatic style of dialogue has given him an audience with citizens on both sides of the political aisle.

To read more of his thoughts on education, ramblings about life, and inspirational messages, check out his blog at www.TreyBailey.us.