Ross Tolleson

Thorborn Ross Tolleson Jr. (April 26, 1956 – November 5, 2021) was a Republican state senator from Perry, Georgia closely aligned with former Governor Sonny Perdue.

On October 30, 2015, Tolleson resigned his seat for health reasons, after a diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease.

He then attended the University of Georgia, where he studied general business and was a member of Kappa Alpha Order.

Tolleson began his political career in 1978, serving as an intern for United States Senator Sam Nunn.

He served as Chairman of the Georgia Senate Committee for Natural Resources and the Environment for 11 years.