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Rick W. Allen, representative for Georgia's 12th district since 2015, has shared recent tweets addressing current issues and events. Born in Augusta, Georgia, in 1951, Allen has served in Congress after replacing John Barrow. His recent communications provide insight into his ongoing focus on both local and national matters.

On April 7, 2025, Rick W. Allen acknowledged the annual Masters Tournament with the greeting, "Happy Masters Week! ". This reflects the importance of the event in Augusta, where Allen resides.

The following day, April 8, 2025, Allen addressed the consequences of Hurricane Helene by tweeting, "Hurricane Helene left widespread damage across #GA12, with many Georgians still in the process of rebuilding. I am grateful for @SecretaryTurner's commitment to supporting Georgia families by extending the existing foreclosure moratoriums on FHA-insured single-family mortgages". His comments highlight his appreciation for federal support in the aftermath of the hurricane.

Later that same day, Allen expressed concerns over potential changes in college athletics with the statement, "Efforts to classify college athletes as employees would have a devastating impact on college athletics. I held an informative hearing this morning as @EdWorkforceCmte explores ways to protect the tradition of allowing student-athletes to pursue an education while playing a". This tweet underscores his involvement in educational and athletic policy discussions.