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Veterans for America First (VFAF) Georgia state chapter has announced the name of Kartik Bhatt as Deputy Political Director as part of the VFAF re-launching the state chapter program by appointing the Georgia leadership team and planning to reinforce community engagement with law enforcement throughout Georgia.
In addition to the organization’s grassroots political agenda the Georgia team will work on strengthening relationships between law enforcement and the community, aiming to meet with all Georgia police chiefs and County Sheriffs by 2026. The law enforcement community engagement operation will be run by Kartik Bhatt the State Chapter Deputy Political Director.
Kartik Bhatt said, “It’s my honor and privilege to work with Veterans for America First. Thank you so much for giving me the opportunity.”
As per Georgia VFAF website, Kartik Bhatt, an Honorary Deputy with the Cobb County Sheriff’s Office, is a dedicated leader passionate about serving his community, embracing diversity, and fostering inclusivity. An inspiration to young people, Bhatt is one of the founding directors of the Bhartiya American Chamber of Commerce and the Helping Hand and Caring Heart Nonprofit Foundation.
Notably, he made history as the first Indian American to run for state elections in Georgia.
A proud Cobb County resident since 2001, his American journey began in August of that year when he arrived with dreams of success. Starting out as a bagger at Publix and a cashier at Walmart, he later joined Cobb County’s Department of Public Safety as an animal control officer in 2007.
In 2013, his family ventured into real estate, and his career reached a significant milestone when Governor Brian Kemp appointed him to the Board of Examiners for Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant Operators and Laboratory Analysts.
Kartik Bhatt’s commitment to public service has been marked by several firsts: he became the first Indian American Honorary Driver in President Trump’s motorcade in 2020, founded the Royal Georgia Insurance Agency in 2021, and in 2024, was named the first Indian American Honorary Deputy Sheriff in Cobb County.
Since 2020, he has focused on strengthening relationships between law enforcement and the community, aiming to meet with all Georgia police chiefs and county sheriffs by 2025, a goal supported by the Georgia State Chapter of Veterans for America First.
Georgia Veterans for America First is the very first state chapter of the VFAF organization. GAVFAF is an organization that advocates for veteran and first responder rights in the state of Georgia.
