FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
January 5, 2026
Statement from Brent Clark on the Resignation of Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene
Addressed to the People of Georgia’s 14th Congressional District
Today marks the close of a significant chapter in Northwest Georgia’s representation in Washington. Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene has announced her resignation from Congress, and it is important to recognize her service to Georgia’s 14th District.
Rep. Greene was elected by the people of GA-14 during a turbulent period in American politics. She built a national profile while advocating fiercely for her constituents, challenging Washington insiders, and elevating issues important to many in Northwest Georgia. Her supporters know her as a fighter who never backed down from defending what she believed was right. Those efforts, and her commitment to engaging her voters, deserve acknowledgment and respect.
Political disagreements, including those within the Republican Party, are not new, and they do not negate service. Even amid recent public tensions and national debates, Rep. Greene continued to represent this district, assist constituents, and keep GA-14 firmly on Washington’s radar.
As someone currently in the exploratory phase, I want to be clear: today is not about campaigning. It is about respect for the voters of this district and the importance of steady, serious representation. The people of Northwest Georgia, Trump supporters, conservatives, independents, and Democrats alike, deserve leadership that listens first, serves consistently, and focuses on results rather than personalities.
GA-14 is built on hard work, faith, family, and community. Farmers, small business owners, veterans, seniors, and working families want accountability, access, and solutions that strengthen the region, not political drama. Any conversation about the district’s future must begin and end with those priorities.
I am grateful to Rep. Greene for her service to Georgia’s 14th District and wish her well in her next chapter. As I continue my exploratory conversations, my focus remains on the people of Northwest Georgia and understanding how best to serve this district moving forward.
More information is available at www.brentclark.org.
Brent Clark
Exploratory Phase
Georgia’s 14th Congressional District
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
December 22, 2025
Statement from Brent Clark on Representation Means Serving People — Not Power
In a Facebook post on Sunday, December 21, 2025, Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene emphasized a core principle of public service: a Member of Congress is elected to represent the people — not party leadership, the White House, or Washington insiders.
That principle is one I share.
My commitment has always been to service over status, people over politics, and results over rhetoric. Representation means listening to Northwest Georgia families, farmers, veterans, seniors, and small business owners — and then doing the work to deliver for them.
It means:
Leadership is not measured by loyalty to personalities or institutions. It is measured by whether people are helped, voices are heard, and trust is honored.
The title is Representative of the People. Anyone seeking this office should be prepared to explain how they would represent the people of Georgia’s 14th District — with independence, integrity, and accountability.
This race should be about ideas and service, not about tearing others down. My focus is on building opportunity, strengthening our region, and ensuring Northwest Georgia has a strong, independent voice in Washington — one that works for people, not for power.
More information is available at www.brentclark.org.
Brent Clark
Exploratory Phase
Georgia’s 14th Congressional District
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
December 10, 2025
Statement from Brent Clark on Protecting Rural Access to Educational and Emergency Broadcasting
In recent months, Congress voted to eliminate federal support for PBS and the Corporation for Public Broadcasting — a decision intended to reduce federal waste, but one that unintentionally placed a heavy burden on rural communities like those in Northwest Georgia.
While major cities have dozens of media options, high-speed internet, and commercial children’s programming, many rural families rely on PBS as their primary source of educational content, emergency broadcasting, and local information. In rural areas with limited broadband, PBS is not a political issue — it’s a lifeline.
I worked at a rural PBS member station in Tennessee, where I saw how public broadcasting helped prepare young children for preschool and delivered critical safety information. At a National Educational Telecommunications Association (NETA) conference several years ago, a prominent conservative leader reflected on how essential PBS had been to his own rural upbringing. His reflection underscored a truth many of us in rural communities understand: PBS has long been a stabilizing force where alternatives are limited.
Organizations like NETA articulate what public broadcasting has delivered for decades: empowering local stations to reach their educational potential, improving outcomes for children, and inspiring learning at every stage. Their values — integrity, credibility, inclusiveness, diversity, professionalism, innovation, leadership, and responsibility — reflect the essential role local stations play in rural communities. These values matter deeply in places like Northwest Georgia, where educational resources, early learning opportunities, and emergency communication systems are limited and must remain strong and accessible.
PBS’s core mission has always been to educate, inform, and serve communities through trusted, accessible programming. Rural families have relied on PBS as a dependable source of early learning, fact-based content, and local service — especially in areas where broadband access, childcare options, and educational resources are limited. These are not partisan values; they are community values. And rural public media broadcasters remain essential to ensuring trusted information and educational opportunities reach every household in Northwest Georgia.
The Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB) was created by Congress under the Public Broadcasting Act of 1967, signed into law by President Lyndon B. Johnson. Federal support flowed through CPB, which distributed funds to public television and radio stations across the country. With the end of national public media funding, rural communities now require a modernized, targeted approach to ensure essential communication services continue. Independent reporting confirms that rural stations face the greatest strain following the loss of national support, underscoring the urgent need for a rural-first solution.
For nearly sixty years, CPB has worked to ensure that public media reaches every corner of the country. Its support helped build a system of local stations — from the most rural regions to major metropolitan areas — that provided trusted educational programming and vital emergency information to communities of all sizes, regardless of income or geography.
I have requested a meeting with Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene to discuss development of a Rural Media Access & Emergency Broadcasting Act, with the goal of submitting it before January 5, 2026 — her final day serving in Congress. The proposal focuses solely on strengthening rural communication infrastructure and ensuring rural communities in Northwest Georgia are not harmed by decisions made in Washington.
This proposal would enable rural public media broadcasters who support emergency communication systems to access existing federal rural infrastructure and emergency preparedness resources — ensuring rural families remain protected regardless of changes in federal funding. Because Congresswoman Greene played a central role in the national debate over public media broadcasting, her insight will be invaluable as we work to develop a rural-focused approach that reflects the needs of our communities.
This legislation creates a new, rural-only appropriation that relies on CPB’s existing administrative structure. Under this model, CPB would receive a rural-designated allocation, PBS would provide technical and program support, and only PBS member stations serving rural communities would be eligible for funds to sustain essential operations. This ensures rural families maintain access to emergency broadcasting, early-learning content, and local information — without reinstating nationwide public media funding or expanding federal bureaucracy.
Key Provisions of the Proposal
Together, these targeted measures would strengthen the communication backbone of rural communities across Northwest Georgia:
As I continue my exploratory phase for Georgia’s 14th District, I will refine this proposal to ensure it reflects the needs of Northwest Georgia and similar regions across the country. Rural America deserves reliable access to educational and emergency broadcasting, and this proposal begins the work of ensuring that stability during the federal transition.
Northwest Georgia deserves a representative who understands rural challenges, fights for practical solutions, and refuses to let political divisions put families at risk. By strengthening rural broadcasting, we strengthen families, protect our communities, and safeguard the information lifelines that keep Northwest Georgia resilient. My goal is simple: strengthen what works, protect what matters, and make sure no rural community gets left behind.
More information is available at www.brentclark.org.
Brent Clark
Exploratory Phase
Georgia’s 14th Congressional District
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
December 8, 2025
After Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene’s 60 Minutes Interview Discussing Her Resignation, Brent Clark Calls for Stability and Rural Economic Renewal in Northwest Georgia
“Now is the time to turn uncertainty into opportunity.”
Following Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene’s 60 Minutes interview, in which she discussed her highly publicized rift with former President Donald Trump and announced her intent to resign from Congress — Brent Clark is calling for Northwest Georgia to come together, refocus, and move forward with practical solutions for the region’s future.
“Last night’s interview also highlighted the very real pressures facing public officials today — including unacceptable threats of violence and the emotional toll this climate takes on families. Whatever one’s politics, we should all agree that standing with victims of exploitation, as Congresswoman Greene did regarding the Epstein files, is the right thing to do. Northwest Georgia deserves a calmer, safer, more stable era in public service.”
Clark, who is in the exploratory phase for Congress, emphasized that many people in the district have long appreciated Greene’s passion and willingness to fight for her beliefs. He noted that last night’s interview marks a significant turning point for Georgia’s 14th District.
“Congresswoman Greene’s interview was emotional, difficult, and deeply personal,” Clark said. “Many in our district respect her conviction, and I wish her well as she moves forward. At the same time, Northwest Georgia now enters a period of uncertainty — and moments like this call for steadiness, unity, and a clear path ahead.”
Clark said the district deserves representation focused on economic strength, rural development, and practical results, not national turmoil.
“At a time when Washington drama is dominating headlines, our families are asking about jobs, infrastructure, safety, and opportunity,” he said. “Northwest Georgia deserves leadership that brings stability and long-term planning — not more chaos from the national stage.”
Clark highlighted a legislative concept he is exploring as part of his evaluation of a potential congressional run — The Northwest Georgia Film & Rural Production Incentive Act, a major rural economic initiative designed to bring new jobs, infrastructure, and technical training programs into the district.
Key elements of Clark’s proposal include:
Clark emphasized that these facilities would be built and financed by private studios and investors — not taxpayers.
“The role of government is simply to clear red tape, provide rural incentives, and leverage existing workforce training grants,” he said. “Northwest Georgia gets jobs and investment without raising taxes or increasing federal spending.”
“There is a lot of emotion in the district right now — I hear it everywhere,” Clark continued. “But Northwest Georgia is resilient. We can turn this page together. Our future isn’t going to be built by conflict; it’s going to be built by jobs, training, stronger infrastructure, and investment in rural communities.”
“My message is simple: People before politics. Northwest Georgia deserves calm, consistent, solutions-driven leadership. This is our moment to build something stronger than what came before.”
A Legacy of Integrity
Clark added that his personal values were shaped early in life by the straightforward wisdom passed down through his family.
“If it was wrong, it was just wrong — and I don't care which side of the pendulum you were on. If it’s wrong, it’s wrong!”
— Elyse W. Pervis, his grandmother
Pervis earned her law degree in the early 1950s before building a 50-year real estate career in Buckhead, where she became known for her sharp judgment, independence, and unwavering integrity.
“That’s the spirit I carry with me,” Clark said. “Honesty, steadiness, and doing what’s right — no matter the political noise.”
About Brent Clark
Brent Clark is a longtime media professional and executive with more than 20 years of experience in television production, digital strategy, and community programming. He has served in multiple leadership roles across the media industry and has also worked extensively in agriculture in Tennessee and in hospitality in Georgia.
More information is available at www.brentclark.org.
Brent Clark
Exploratory Phase
Georgia’s 14th Congressional District
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
December 5, 2025
Statement from Brent Clark on Recent Coverage of Georgia’s 14th Congressional District
Recent coverage from The Hill, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, and NewsChannel9 illustrates a moment of transition for Georgia’s 14th Congressional District. With Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene preparing to leave office, our district now faces changes that will require steadiness, cooperation, and a commitment to putting people first.
I want to thank Congresswoman Greene for her passion and tireless advocacy for Northwest Georgia. As national outlets note, her influence will continue even beyond Congress. I have requested a meeting with Congresswoman Greene as part of my exploratory phase. Before making any decisions, I want to listen and learn from those who have represented Northwest Georgia. While we may not have agreed on every issue over the years, I respect the energy she brought to serving this district, and I value her insight as our community enters a new chapter.
At the same time, local reporting highlights the uncertainty that often follows when a district suddenly loses its representative. The AJC describes a potentially chaotic race with numerous factions forming. And with a fast special election ahead, families and communities may have little time to navigate competing political voices.
In moments like this, divisions can deepen, or we can choose to come together.
My exploratory phase is grounded in the belief that Northwest Georgia deserves leadership that listens, bridges divides, and focuses on solutions that strengthen every community in the district. Whether rural towns, manufacturing centers, or our growing suburbs, all of us deserve representation that brings people together rather than pushes them apart.
I have spent a large part of my career in broadcasting and community storytelling, working across differences to elevate local voices. I have also spent years as a caregiver within my own family, experiences that taught me patience, responsibility, and what it truly means to serve others. These values guide my approach now.
My goal is simple: to ensure the GA-14 district moves forward with clarity, unity, and a shared commitment to our future. Northwest Georgia is strongest when we stand together, and I believe our next chapter should reflect that.
More information is available at www.brentclark.org.
Brent Clark
Exploratory Phase
Georgia’s 14th Congressional District
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