Raised and educated in LaGrange, this community has shaped every part of who I am. As a graduate of LaGrange High School and LaGrange College, and now a master's-level public policy professional pursuing my Ph.D., I understand how government works and how it impacts everyday people. With more than eight years in state government and fourteen years working directly with youth and families, my roots here run deep.

Tabitha Lewis for LaGrange City Council District 2

I went back to school at Troy University to earn my Masters of Public Administration and thought that would catapult me into my dream career. Around the same time, I was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis, and when I could have given up, I decided to work harder.

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My family, especially my mom, my husband and my two daughters, were my cheerleaders and I pushed beyond my fear and I finished my MPA program with a 4.0. I took a job with the Department of Behavioral Health in Atlanta, despite my doctor trying to convince me that I would probably need to look into applying for disability, that was not and still is not an option for me.

Tabitha Lewis was raised in LaGrange. She graduated from LaGrange High School and LaGrange College and earned a Master of Public Administration from Troy University; she is pursuing a Ph.D. She has a husband and two daughters.

For many years after graduating from LaGrange College, I was trying to decide what could I do that would not just be a job but a career. I worked as an engineer, in banking, juvenile justice and with the State of Georgia in many roles, but never felt like any of those fit.

Tabitha Lewis has worked in engineering, banking, and juvenile justice, as well as in roles with the State of Georgia. She also worked for the Department of Behavioral Health in Atlanta.

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Kia and its suppliers have proven LaGrange can grow. Now the retail and amenities need to catch up. Tabitha will fight to bring real investment back to LaGrange Mall and the surrounding corridor, and support the local, minority-owned, and family businesses already carrying downtown, so growth creates opportunity on every block of District 2, not just the ones already thriving.

Plans investment in the LaGrange Mall corridor and support for local, minority-owned, and family businesses downtown.

- Plans investment in the LaGrange Mall corridor and support for local, minority-owned, and family businesses downtown.

Economy

Lewis suggested forming small groups of trusted people within different communities to serve as liaisons between the mayor and council and their communities, similar to what the city already does with its youth council, noting that otherwise there is often misinformation spread about what is actually going on.

Tabitha Lewis says LaGrange needs to move forward together

LaGrange's future depends on the young people growing up here today, and not every student is headed to a four-year degree. Tabitha will champion trade and apprenticeship partnerships between LaGrange City Schools, LaGrange College, and local employers, and back the mentorship programs and safe spaces that keep District 2's youth engaged, supported, and headed somewhere real.

Proposes community liaison groups between residents and city leaders.

Advocates trade and apprenticeship partnerships, youth mentorship programs, and safe spaces for District 2 youth.

- Proposes community liaison groups between residents and city leaders.
- Advocates trade and apprenticeship partnerships, youth mentorship programs, and safe spaces for District 2 youth.

Public Services

Lewis said the city probably could do more in the area of supporting workforce development.

“I know there's a lot of talk about affordable housing, and that's an area where we can and should see more support, but it’s not just building structures, but also helping local people with development, so local businesses, local contractors, local homeowners are able to either purchase homes, develop neighborhoods, communities or stay in their current homes,” Lewis said.

LaGrange is growing, and that's a good thing, but growth shouldn't mean pricing longtime neighbors out of the neighborhoods they built. Tabitha will push for responsible development standards, real affordable housing options for working families, and infrastructure that keeps pace with new rooftops, so District 2 keeps its small-town character even as the city keeps growing.

Advocates affordable-housing support that helps local businesses, contractors, and homeowners purchase homes, develop neighborhoods, or remain in their homes.

Supports responsible development standards and affordable housing options for working families.

- Advocates affordable-housing support that helps local businesses, contractors, and homeowners purchase homes, develop neighborhoods, or remain in their homes.
- Supports responsible development standards and affordable housing options for working families.

Housing & Urban Development

As of November 6, 2026, Tabitha Lewis’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Public Safety

Plans infrastructure that keeps pace with new housing development.

- Plans infrastructure that keeps pace with new housing development.

Transportation & Infrastructure

Energy & the Environment

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Tabitha Lewis

- Advocates trade and apprenticeship partnerships, youth mentorship programs, and safe spaces for District 2 youth.

- Supports responsible development standards and affordable housing options for working families.

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- 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. 

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