Marty Clark
Marty Clark is a second-generation poultry and cattle farmer and native Jackson Countian. Raised on the West Jackson farm where he currently resides, Marty graduated from Jackson County Comprehensive High School. Marty joined the United States Navy after graduation and served for four years.
Community Involvement and Awards
In addition to his work in the agricultural world, Marty has also served on numerous boards and committees throughout his life:
- He has served as Chairman of the Jackson County Planning Commission
- Vice-Chairman of the Jackson County Board of Adjustments
- Is a former member of the Farm Bureau Board of Directors
- Current Chairman for the Jackson County Agricultural Facility Steering Committee.
- Was awarded 2016 Top Flock of the Nation from Mar-Jac Poultry
- Was chosen as the Jackson Herald’s 2018 Newsmaker of the Year due to his strong push to raise 1.2 million dollars for the Jackson County Agricultural Facility.
- In 2020 was awarded the Jackson County Community Outreach Community Leadership Award for his civic involvement. He believes that the biggest asset to any community is the strength and compassion of its citizens.
Marty is married to the former Cyndi Hill of Hoschton. They have two children: Will who is a recent graduate of the United States Naval Academy, stationed in Spain and Allianne who is a student at the University of Georgia.