SE Atlanta News

Rep. Mike Collins, who serves in the U.S. Congress representing Georgia's 10th district, shared historical reflections and religious references through recent social media posts. Collins, a Jackson resident who assumed office in 2023, frequently engages his audience with insights drawn from history and faith.

On April 19, 2025, Rep. Mike Collins remarked on the historical significance of April 19, 1775, commemorating the start of the American Revolution with the Battles of Lexington and Concord. He recounted how Paul Revere's legendary ride warned colonial leaders about British troops heading to seize weapons. Collins added details of the confrontation at Lexington, where “77 minutemen stood against the British”.

The following day, April 20, 2025, Collins reflected on a biblical passage. Quoting the scripture, “The angel said to the women...”, he recounted the angel's announcement that Jesus had risen from the dead, fulfilling the prophecy.

On April 21, 2025, Collins took his followers back to 753 B.C., marking the legendary founding of Rome by Romulus. According to the account, Romulus established the city after deciding, with his twin brother Remus, on its location thanks to their survival as infants nurtured by a she-wolf. Collins shared this narrative by highlighting that “Rome was founded by Romulus”.

These posts reflect Rep. Mike Collins's interest in sharing knowledge of historical events and religious narratives. Collins, a graduate of Georgia State University, frequently intertwines history and faith in his communications with his constituency.