James is from LaGrange, Georgia, and was raised in Newnan and Southside Atlanta. He has a bachelor’s degree in political science from Benedict College and a law degree from The Ohio State University. He lives in Atlanta, Georgia.

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James is an associate attorney at Lueder, Larkin, and Hunter, LLC. He has previously worked as an assistant solicitor at the Fulton County Solicitor General's office.

James's campaign for Atlanta City Council Member, District 2 is his first entry into politics.

As of September 3, 2025, James White III’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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Believes safer neighborhoods are built through "compassion, prevention, and opportunity," not by increasing arrests.

- Believes safer neighborhoods are built through "compassion, prevention, and opportunity," not by increasing arrests.

Public Safety

Plans to address "potholes, unsafe streets, and broken city response systems."

- Plans to address "potholes, unsafe streets, and broken city response systems."

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James White III

James White III is from LaGrange, Georgia, and was raised in Newnan and Southside Atlanta. He has a bachelor’s degree in political science from Benedict College and a law degree from The Ohio State University. He lives in Atlanta, Georgia.

As of September 3, 2025, James White Iii did not have a website or any information online.

James White Iii

- City council members work together with the rest of city council to set and implement city policy. 
- City council is tasked with ensuring the health, comfort, and safety of residents of the city 
- City council members work with the mayor to govern city departments, such as the police department, fire department, transportation department, and parks and recreation department. 
- City council members represent either the whole city or residents of a specific district. 
- Most city council members in Georgia are elected in odd years to four year terms. Elections are nonpartisan. 