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James Hurst is originally from Monroeville, New Jersey. He earned a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, a law degree from The California School of Law, and studied physics at The University of Texas at Austin. He currently lives in Fairburn, Georgia. 

James currently works as a designer at DesignForce, an Artificial Intelligence (A.I.) consultancy firm. He previously work as a software engineer at Nokomis, Inc., Canyon AeroConnect, Guided Therapeutics Inc., Abbott Diabetes Care, Teledyne BlueView, Ricoh-EWS, and OverWatch Technologies, LLC. He has also worked as a designer at Bloomberg and a software developer at X-Rite.

James's campaign for Fairburn city council member is his first run for public office. 

As of March 11, 2026, James W. Hurst did not have a website or any information online.

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James W. Hurst

James Hurst is originally from Monroeville, New Jersey. He earned a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, a law degree from The California School of Law, and studied physics at The University of Texas at Austin. He currently live in Fairburn, Georgia. 

As of March 11, 2026, James W. Hurst’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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Samantha Hudson is originally from Chicago, Illinois. She earned a Bachelor of Social Work from Northeastern Illinois University, and a Master of Social Work from Clark Atlanta University. She also completed a doctorate of public administration from Walden University. Samantha lives in Fairburn, Georgia, and is the mother of four children and a grandparent.

Samantha currently serves as a member of the Fairburn City Council. She was elected to the position in 2023.

Samantha currently works as chief executive officer of Vision Center of Hope, a nonprofit human services organization that supports underserved communities. She previously worked as a social worker, special education teacher for Atlanta Public Schools, and social services supervisor with the Georgia Department of Children and Family Services.

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Supports partnerships with local schools and colleges to expand employment pathways and internship opportunities for young residents.

Advocates for partnering with local school district and colleges to establish a pipeline for city employment.

Advocates for business to invest in local infrastructure.

- Supports partnerships with local schools and colleges to expand employment pathways and internship opportunities for young residents.
- Advocates for partnering with local school district and colleges to establish a pipeline for city employment.
- Advocates for business to invest in local infrastructure.

Prioritizes modernizing the city charter.

- Prioritizes modernizing the city charter.

As of March 11, 2026, Samantha Hudson’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Supports partnerships with businesses and developers to invest in local infrastructure and community programs.

- Supports partnerships with businesses and developers to invest in local infrastructure and community programs.

Samantha Hudson

Samantha Hudson is originally from Chicago, Illinois. She earned a Bachelor of Social Work from Northeastern Illinois University, and a Master of Social Work from Clark Atlanta University. She also completed a doctorate of public administration from Walden University. Hudson has lived in Fairburn, Georgia for over 15 years and is the mother of four children and a grandparent.

- Supports partnerships with local schools and colleges to expand employment pathways and internship opportunities for young residents.
- Advocates for partnering with local school district and colleges to establish a pipeline for city employment

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Samuel Perry has a bachelor's degree in African-American studies from Georgia State University and a master's degree in logistics, materials, and supply chain management from the Florida Institute of Technology, He and his family live in Fairburn.

Fairburn may have violated its code by replacing ousted council member

Sam currently serves as city council member. He was appointed in 2025.

Sam is retired. He served 25 years in the U.S. Army and 12 years in the U.S. Marine Corps. He previously worked as an IT support analyst for AT&T and BellSouth and as a railroad conductor with CSX Railroad.

Supports expanding the tax base and funding critical services.

- Supports expanding the tax base and funding critical services.

Supports housing, accessible transportation and social programs for elderly residents.

- Supports housing, accessible transportation and social programs for elderly residents.

As of March 11, 2026, Samuel Perry’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Supports investment in police, fire and emergency personnel.

- Supports investment in police, fire and emergency personnel.

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Samuel Perry

Samuel Perry has a bachelor's degree in african american studies from Georgia State University and a master's degree in logistics, materials, and supply chain management from the Florida Institute of Technology, He and his family live in Fairburn.

Sam currently serves as City Council member.  He was appointed in 2025.

Sam is retired.  He served in both the U.S. Army and U.S. Marine Corps.  He previously worked as an IT support analyst for AT&T and BellSouth and as a railroad conductor with CSX Railroad.

Janice Barbee

- 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. 

Passes laws and regulations for your city.

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