2024 Georgia General Elections

2024 Georgia General Election Runoff

Andrew was born and raised in Decatur, GA. He attended Snapfinger Elementary and Towers High School. He has a bachelor's degree in economics and political science from Georgia State University. He has one daughter. 

Andrew currently serves as the Treasurer for HR Butler Community Foundation. He also runs his own business, HomeFolkz, LLC, as a real estate investor and residential contractor. Andrew previously worked for the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and is a former president of Restore DeKalb. 

Andrew Walter Bell ran as an independent candidate for Georgia House District 85 in 2020 and in the Democratic primary for the District 3 DeKalb County Commissioner seat in 2022, but did not win either race. 

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Believes there has been a significant decline in community management due to poor leadership, saying, "the community has suffered because of it."

Believes there has been a significant decline in community management due to poor leadership.

- Believes there has been a significant decline in community management due to poor leadership.

Public Services

Believes there is a shortage of skilled workers such as carpenters, electricians, plumbers, HVAC technicians, mechanics, and truck drivers.

Supports lowering the cost of trade school, saying he believes there is a shortage of workers such as carpenters, electricians, plumbers, HVAC technicians, mechanics, and truck drivers.

- Supports lowering the cost of trade school, saying he believes there is a shortage of workers such as carpenters, electricians, plumbers, HVAC technicians, mechanics, and truck drivers.

Economy

Wants to change the judicial system to make it more accessible for people with limited time and resources.

Supports increasing funding to prevent gang violence.

- Wants to change the judicial system to make it more accessible for people with limited time and resources.
- Supports increasing funding to prevent gang violence.

Public Safety

Supports a more transparent election system and ensuring property rights are constitutionally guaranteed.

Supports property rights being constitutionally guaranteed.

- Supports property rights being constitutionally guaranteed.

Housing & Urban Development

As of July 30, 2024, Andrew Walter Bell’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Transportation & Infrastructure

Supports merit-driven pay raises and promotions and developing incentives to improve higher education using proven methods.

Supports merit-driven pay raises and promotions, as well as developing incentives to improve higher education with methods "proven to work."

Wants to partner with local businesses, religious institutions, and organizations to develop apprenticeship programs, summer programs, and internships for youth and young adults ages 16 to 24. Supports more investment in free or low-cost trade schools to incentivize work.

Wants to partner with local businesses, religious institutions, and organizations to develop apprenticeship programs, summer programs, and internships for youth and young adults ages 16 to 24. 

Believes gangs and a declining education system harm local youth.

Said one of his biggest concerns is a "declining education system" that has harmed local youth.

Supports investing in adult education by updating libraries to teach coding, digital editing, and Internet navigation to help those left behind in the digital age.

Supports investing in adult education by updating libraries to teach coding, digital editing, and Internet usage.

- Supports merit-driven pay raises and promotions, as well as developing incentives to improve higher education with methods "proven to work."
- Wants to partner with local businesses, religious institutions, and organizations to develop apprenticeship programs, summer programs, and internships for youth and young adults ages 16 to 24. 
- Said one of his biggest concerns is a "declining education system" that has harmed local youth.
- Supports investing in adult education by updating libraries to teach coding, digital editing, and Internet usage.

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Andrew Walter Bell

Andrew was born and raised in Decatur, GA. He attended Snapfinger Elementary and Towers High School. Andrew has a bachelor's degree in economics and political science from Georgia State University. He has one daughter. 

Andrew currently serves as the Treasurer for HR Butler Community Foundation. He also runs his own business, HomeFolkz, LLC, as a real estate investor and residential contractor. Andew previously worked for the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and is a former president of Restore Dekalb. 

- Supports a more transparent election system and ensuring property rights are constitutionally guaranteed.
- Believes there has been a significant decline in community management due to poor leadership.

- Believes the government is failing and lacks accountability.

Andrew is the former president of Restore Dekalb and currently serves as the Treasurer for HR Butler Community Foundation. He previously worked for the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) until 2014 and runs his own business, HomeFolkz, LLC, as a real estate investor and residential contractor.

Andrew Walter Bell ran as an independent candidate for Georgia House District 85 in 2020 and in the Democratic primary for the District 3 DeKalb County Commissioner seat in 2022.

Andrew was born and raised in Decatur, GA. He attended Snapfinger Elementary and Towers High School. Andrew has one daughter. 

Andrew Walter Bell was born and raised in Decatur, GA. He attended Snapfinger Elementary and Towers High School. He has one daughter. 

Andrew Walter Bell is the former president of Restore Dekalb and currently serves as the Treasurer for HR Butler Community Foundation. He previously worked for the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) until 2014 and runs his own business, HomeFolkz, LLC, as a real estate investor and residential contractor.

Andrew Walter Bell was born and raised in Decatur, GA. He attended Snapfinger Elementary and Towers High School in DeKalb County’s District 3. He is a father to a daughter.

As president of Restore Dekalb, helped provide clothing through coat drives and Thanksgiving and Christmas boxes to families in need.

Believes in the importance of community service and disaster relief, as demonstrated by his work and volunteering in Louisiana after Hurricane Katrina.

As a real estate investor and residential contractor, he partnered with other businesses to foster economic growth.

Believes the government is failing and lacks accountability.

Wants to secure funds for education, healthy recreation programs, and gang violence prevention.

Jakequeline is from Gary, Indiana. She earned her bachelor's degree in communication, radio/TV/film from Indiana State University. She has received the DeKalb County Park Pride Inspirational Award and the 2024 Nikki T. Randall Servant Leadership Award.

Jakequeline is the CEO of ESTA, specializing in horticultural programs. She previously worked as a firefighter, EMT, and worked in communication and TV.

Jakequeline "Jake" Walls' campaign for county commissioner is her first run for public office.

Advocates collaboration with local businesses, non-profit organizations, and residents.

Said, "I will work to develop programs that support our youth and protect our seniors."

- Advocates collaboration with local businesses, non-profit organizations, and residents.
- Said, "I will work to develop programs that support our youth and protect our seniors."

Wants to encourage business growth and attract investment into the county.

- Wants to encourage business growth and attract investment into the county.

Said, "I will advocate for pay raises, the expansion of community patrols, and undercover operations to combat crime, including the implementation of video surveillance."

- Said, "I will advocate for pay raises, the expansion of community patrols, and undercover operations to combat crime, including the implementation of video surveillance."

Wants to address "foster squatters, illegal drug use, and trafficking" through collaboration with county police and code enforcement teams.

Supports increasing access to rental and single-family housing.

Supports funding programs like HOPE and NSP and educating the community on housing opportunities.

- Wants to address "foster squatters, illegal drug use, and trafficking" through collaboration with county police and code enforcement teams.
- Supports increasing access to rental and single-family housing.
- Supports funding programs like HOPE and NSP and educating the community on housing opportunities.

Supports improving infrastructure and access to land permitting.

- Supports improving infrastructure and access to land permitting.

As of July 30, 2024, Jakequeline "Jake" Walls’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Jakequeline "Jake" Walls

Jakequeline is from Gary, Indiana. She earned her bachelor's degree in Communication, Radio/TV/Film from Indiana State University. She lives in DeKalb County. She has received the DeKalb County Park Pride Inspirational Award and the 2024 Nikki T. Randall Servant Leadership Award.

Jakequeline "Jake" Walls is the CEO of ESTA, specializing in horticultural programs. She previously worked as a firefighter, EMT, and worked in communication and TV.

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Nicole holds an associate's degree from Georgia Perimeter College, both a bachelor's degree in political science and a bachelor's degree in philosophy, both from Georgia State University, and a law degree from John Marshall Law School. She has 3 children. She is a member of Greater Piney Grove Baptist Church. 

Nicole currently works as an attorney at Massiah Law & Associates and as a real estate broker at Massiah Real Estate Group. She previously worked as a real estate agent at Keller Williams Realty, Inc. She also owns Krumbz Bakery.

Nicole Massiah's campaign for DeKalb County Commissioner in District 3 is her 1st run for public office. 

Believes in collaboration between government, businesses, non-profit organizations, and residents to address county issues and strengthen DeKalb.

Wants the government to work alongside residents, businesses, and non-profit organizations to address county issues.

Plans to launch a cell phone and email communication platform to allow constituents to directly text or email her office about issues, which will help expedite getting issues fixed.

Plans to launch a cell phone and email communication platform to allow constituents to directly text or email her office about issues.

Plans to hold quarterly town hall meetings with DeKalb County Department Heads to address constituents' issues in real-time.

Supports establishing an Office of Commissioner Counsel to provide independent legal advice to commissioners, enhancing transparency, accountability, and preventing conflicts with other government branches.

Supports establishing an Office of Commissioner Counsel to provide independent legal advice to commissioners, improving transparency, accountability, and preventing conflicts with other government branches.

Supports comprehensive reform of the animal justice system, including expediting legal processes, establishing owner rights, limiting continuances, developing best practices for hearings, and incorporating national programs to improve animal welfare and justice.

Supports comprehensive reform of DeKalb animal shelters, including expediting legal processes, establishing owner rights, limiting continuances, developing best practices for hearings, and incorporating national programs to improve animal welfare.

- Wants the government to work alongside residents, businesses, and non-profit organizations to address county issues.
- Plans to launch a cell phone and email communication platform to allow constituents to directly text or email her office about issues.
- Plans to hold quarterly town hall meetings with DeKalb County Department Heads to address constituents' issues in real-time.
- Supports establishing an Office of Commissioner Counsel to provide independent legal advice to commissioners, improving transparency, accountability, and preventing conflicts with other government branches.
- Supports comprehensive reform of DeKalb animal shelters, including expediting legal processes, establishing owner rights, limiting continuances, developing best practices for hearings, and incorporating national programs to improve animal welfare.

Aims to "reignite economic development" to revitalize neighborhoods and empower residents.

Plans to focus on efforts to rekindle economic development in Dekalb County, which includes revitalizing neighborhoods and empowering citizens. 

- Plans to focus on efforts to rekindle economic development in Dekalb County, which includes revitalizing neighborhoods and empowering citizens. 

Supports community policing programs that engage long-term, especially in high-crime areas.

- Wants to improve community safety.
- Supports community policing programs that engage long-term, especially in high-crime areas.

Wants housing to be more affordable for residents.

Believes affordable housing is essential and plans to initiate a "housing revolution" to ensure that "a home isn't a luxury, but an expectation."

Wants to pass a "housing revolution" that "puts people first." 

Believes in strengthening zoning regulations and enhancing community security to create a safe and thriving DeKalb.

Supports expanded tax exemptions and reinvestment strategies to help seniors downsize within their communities.

Believes in prioritizing sustainable, attainable housing while protecting neighborhood uniqueness.

Plans to revitalize blighted areas by transforming vacant shopping centers and abandoned land into bustling hubs for local businesses, restaurants, and job opportunities.

- Wants housing to be more affordable for residents.
- Wants to pass a "housing revolution" that "puts people first." 
- Wants to strengthen zoning regulations. 
- Supports expanded tax exemptions and reinvestment strategies to help seniors downsize within their communities.
- Believes in prioritizing sustainable, attainable housing while protecting neighborhood uniqueness.
- Plans to revitalize blighted areas by transforming vacant shopping centers and abandoned land into bustling hubs for local businesses, restaurants, and job opportunities.

Believes poor transportation infrastructure hinders economic growth, limits accessibility, and jeopardizes public safety.

Believes poor transportation infrastructure hinders economic growth, limits accessibility, and threatens public safety.

Believes DeKalb should have "efficient infrastructure and accessible transportation" to create a "thriving community."

Plans to address long-standing transportation issues like bridge repairs, speeding, truck traffic, and flooding.

Plans to modernize District 3's transportation by resurfacing roads, connecting sidewalks, and expanding transit.

- Wants to improve county infrastructure.
- Believes poor transportation infrastructure hinders economic growth, limits accessibility, and threatens public safety.
- Wants more accessible transportation. 
- Plans to address long-standing transportation issues like bridge repairs, speeding, truck traffic, and flooding.
- Plans to modernize District 3's transportation by resurfacing roads, connecting sidewalks, and expanding transit.

As of July 30, 2024, Nicole Massiah’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Nicole Massiah

- Wants the government to work alongside residents, businesses, and non-profit organizations to address county issues.

- Wants housing to be more affordable for residents.
- Wants to pass a "housing revolution" that "puts people first." 
- Wants to strengthen zoning regulations. 

- Wants to enhance county infrastructure.
- Believes poor transportation infrastructure hinders economic growth, limits accessibility, and threatens public safety.
- Wants more accessible transportation. 

Nicole Massiah's campaign for Dekalb County Commissioner in District 3 is her 1st run for public office. 

Nicole Massiah lives in DeKalb County, Georgia. She earned an associate's degree from Georgia Perimeter College, bachelor's degree from Georgia State University, and law degree from John Marshall Law School. She has three children.

Nicole Massiah is the principal attorney at Massiah Law & Associates and the qualifying broker at Massiah Real Estate Group. She has also worked as a real estate agent with Keller Williams, Park Mason Brokers, Coldwell Banker, and Northside Realty, GA. Additionally, Nicole is the owner of Krumbz Bakery.

As of August 17, 2024, Nicole Massiah’s website did not contain information on this issue.

- Believes in collaboration between government, businesses, non-profit organizations, and residents to address county issues.

- Aims to "reignite economic development" to revitalize neighborhoods and empower residents.
- Supports "intentional" economic growth to revitalize DeKalb, reduce business "oversaturation," and create a thriving community.
- Believes economic challenges hinder growth, limit opportunities, and erode quality of life.

- Believes that more consistent code enforcement and strong zoning regulations are the key to public safety.
- Supports strengthening zoning regulations.

- Believes in affordable housing and plans to initiate a "housing revolution" to ensure that "a home isn't a luxury, but an expectation."

- Proposes a "restoration revolution" to improve transportation infrastructure.
- Wants to reduce potholes, detours, and overcrowded buses.
- Said DeKalb should have "efficient infrastructure and accessible transportation."
- Believes poor transportation infrastructure hinders economic growth, limits accessibility, and threatens public safety.

Nicole Massiah lives in DeKalb County, Georgia. She attended Georgia State University, Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School, and Georgia Perimeter College. She has three children and attends Greater Piney Grove Baptist Church. 

Nicole Massiah is the principal attorney at Massiah Law & Associates and the qualifying broker at Massiah Real Estate Group. She has also worked as a real estate agent with Keller Williams, Park Mason Brokers, Coldwell Banker, and Northside Realty, GA. Additionally, she is the owner of Krumbz Bakery.

Nicole Massiah lives in DeKalb County, Georgia. She attended Georgia State University, Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School, and Georgia Perimeter College. She is a member of Greater Piney Grove Baptist Church and has three children.

As of August 16, 2024, Nicole Massiah’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Supports the United Way Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program, which provides free tax help to people earning $60,000 or less, disabled people, the elderly, and limited English-speaking taxpayers who need help preparing tax returns.

Supports protecting intellectual property rights and copyright materials.

Believes in releasing personal information to comply with the law, protect rights and property, and prevent fraudulent or unlawful conduct.

Believes in using physical, electronic, and procedural safeguards, including Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) software, to protect personal information and restricts access to employees who need to know for service provision.

Believes in implementing new regulatory requirements to enhance economic stability and growth.

Supports "intentional" economic growth to revitalize DeKalb, reduce business "oversaturation," and create a thriving community.

Supports economic development and revitalization efforts.

Believes economic challenges hinder growth, limit opportunities, and erode quality of life.

Tommy was born and raised in Chicago, IL. He earned a graduate degree with honors from Kennesaw State University in 2020. 

Tommy is currently the chief executive officer of TTT Advisory Corporation and a board member at Large for the Beulah Enrichment and Resource Center since 2012. 

Tommy Travis's campaign for county commissioner is his first run for public office.

Supports enhancing public services for seniors to ensure their access to food, housing, and economic stability.

- Supports enhancing public services for seniors to ensure their access to food, housing, and economic stability.

Believes District 3 has potential for economic growth and plans to collaborate with public and private partners to achieve this.

Believes in collaborating with both "public and private partners" to increase economic growth.

- Believes in collaborating with both "public and private partners" to increase economic growth.

Plans to fully fund public safety and work with the new CEO to ensure adequate police and fire department staffing.

Plans to fully fund public safety to ensure adequate police and fire department staffing.

- Plans to fully fund public safety to ensure adequate police and fire department staffing.

As of July 30, 2024, Tommy "Tommy T" Travis’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Supports investing in modern information technology systems for DeKalb County to improve access to services.

Supports investing in modern technology systems for DeKalb County to improve access to services.

- Supports investing in modern technology systems for DeKalb County to improve access to services.

Supports providing essential wrap-around services, such as food security programs and family counseling, to District 3 students.

Plans to provide essential services, such as food programs and family counseling, to District 3 students.

- Plans to provide essential services, such as food programs and family counseling, to District 3 students.

Tommy "Tommy T" Travis

Tommy was born and raised in Chicago, IL, and currently resides in DeKalb District 3, Georgia. He earned a graduate degree with honors from Kennesaw State University in the Summer of 2020. 

Tommy Travis has been a DeKalb County Government SPLOST Citizens Oversight Group Member since 2023. He has also served on the DeKalb County Government's County Zoning Ordinance Community Council 3 since 2016.

Tommy "Tommy T" Travis was born and raised in Chicago, IL, and currently resides in DeKalb District 3, Georgia. He earned a graduate degree with honors from Kennesaw State University in the Summer of 2020. He is a member of Beulah Baptist Church.

Tommy "Tommy T" Travis is currently the Chief Executive Officer of TTT Advisory Corporation. He has served as a County Zoning Ordinance Community Council 3 Member for DeKalb County Government since December 2016 and as a Board Member at Large for the Beulah Enrichment and Resource Center since 2012. He was an Elected State Committee Member representing DeKalb County for the Democratic Party of Georgia from 2017 to 2023.

Tommy "Tommy T" Travis has served on the DeKalb County Government's County Zoning Ordinance Community Council 3 since 2016 and is a board member at large for the Beulah Enrichment and Resource Center since 2012. He was an elected State Committee Member representing DeKalb County for the Democratic Party of Georgia from 2017 to 2023 and an elected delegate for the Democratic National Convention in 2020.

Supports free public services for children, such as basketball clinics.

Believes the DeKalb Board of Registrations & Elections is unfit for service, citing its recent accusation of violating federal law.

Supports collaborating with nonprofits and political organizations to improve public services.

Believes community involvement and donations are crucial for campaign success.

Served as the Education Committee Chair for the NAACP DeKalb County Branch #5192 from 2019 to 2021.

Believes in a strong commitment to service, evidenced by nearly 25 years of voluntary and appointed roles.

Believes he is the "most qualified choice" for District 3 Commissioner.

Believes in building an inclusive and equitable future for DeKalb County District 3 through community support and volunteerism.

Supports community engagement through public services like Movies in the Park events.

Lists his public service background as: "President of the local youth football league, President of the local youth baseball league, President of the local youth soccer league, President of the local youth basketball league, and President of the local youth hockey league."

Believes in upholding federal laws regarding disability access in public services.

Believes in enhancing District 3 to foster a strong community and boost economic development.

Serves as a board member at large for the Beulah Baptist Enrichment and Resource Center, which provides community services such as youth programs, food assistance, and health resources.

Believes in addressing economic fraud, such as the DeKalb County jury scam.

Believes in fostering economic development through active participation in planning and community service initiatives.

Supports programs to ensure seniors have access to food, housing, and economic stability.

Serves as a member of the County Zoning Ordinance Community Council.

Believes in community involvement in housing decisions, supporting public meetings for text amendments, zoning applications, and Special Land Use permit applications.

Attends Public Works and Infrastructure (PWI) Committee meetings to discuss transportation and infrastructure issues.

Served on the Wadsworth Magnet School Council and the Governor’s School Council from 2014 to 2017.

Served as treasurer of the Wadsworth Magnet School Parent Teacher Association from April to November 2015.

Served as Secretary/Treasurer of the Georgia Parent Teacher Association's 11th District of PTA Councils from July 2015 to August 2017.

Believes student success extends beyond the classroom.

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- County Commissioners are responsible for preparing and passing the county budget. The budget determines how much funding goes to various public services, such as public transportation, law enforcement, repairing roads, and maintaining infrastructure.
- County Commissioners oversee the administrative duties of your county’s government to ensure the safety, comfort, and well-being of county residents.
- County Commissioners are elected to 4-year terms in staggered years. Typically, you only vote for the County Commissioner that represents your county commission district.

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DeKalb County Commissioner, District 3

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