He is an associate biology professor at Piedmont College in Demorest, Georgia, his hometown.

In 2011 Austin attempted a bid for the Georgia State Senate District 50,[1] and ultimately lost.

[5] Austin is a supporter of the CRCT test as a requirement for students to pass their grade.

The camp exposes local children to the different insects that call Northeast Georgia their home.

[8] In August 2013, Austin declared his intention to qualify for the position of mayor of the city of Demorest in the November elections.