[2][3][4] Burns earned a bachelor's degree in political science from Georgia Southern University.

[3] On November 2, 2004, Burns won the election and became a Republican member of Georgia House of Representatives for District 157.

[5][4] On November 7, 2006, as an incumbent, Burns won the election unopposed and continued serving District 157.

[6] On November 4, 2008, as an incumbent, Burns won the election unopposed and continued serving District 157.

[8][2][3] On November 6, 2012, Burns won the election unopposed and became a Republican member of Georgia House of Representatives for District 159.