- District Identifier: GA-HD-104
- State Legislative Key: sldl:13:104
- Primary County Context: Portions of Barrow County and Gwinnett County, Georgia
- Active Representation: Chuck Efstration (Republican Party, serving as House Majority Leader)
- Associated Repository Path: explore/places/ga/lower/104
¶ 2. Geography and Communities
- Geographic Scope: Spans the transitional suburban-rural boundary between western Barrow County and eastern Gwinnett County, including the Mulberry community.
- Municipal Connections: Connects communities near Winder, Dacula, and unincorporated county areas.
- Transportation Systems: Serviced by key transportation arteries including U.S. Route 29, State Route 316, and local connecting corridors.
- Environmental Systems: Encompasses regional watersheds flowing between the Apalachee and Chattahoochee river basins.
¶ 3. Population and Electorate
- Demographic Composition: Approximately 53.7% White, 24.8% Black, 15.9% Hispanic, and 3.3% Asian residents.
- Population Total: Recorded at 60,695 residents per official census and redistricting metrics.
- Electorate Profile: Active suburban and exurban electorate balancing long-term local residents with metropolitan commuters.
¶ 4. Elections and Political Context (dated historical records)
- Historical Representation: Represented by Republican leadership through multiple legislative terms with competitive general election contests.
- Voting Logistics: For voter registration status, sample ballots, and polling place details, consult the Georgia My Voter Page.
- Election Outcomes: Certified election results and historical returns are available through the Georgia Secretary of State Elections Division.
¶ 5. Economic and Civic Anchors
- Regional Employment: Workforce participates in local county services, education, and regional commuting corridors into Gwinnett and metro Atlanta.
- Local Commerce: Small businesses, retail centers, and agricultural enterprises supporting the dual-county economy.
- Civic Infrastructure: Supported by local public school systems, community parks, and regional civic organizations.
¶ 6. People and Organizations to Map
- Key Figures: State Representative Chuck Efstration, county commissioners, and local municipal leaders.
- Research Question 1: How do population spillover effects from Gwinnett County into Barrow County influence local road network expansion and capital improvement budgets?
- Research Question 2: What correlation exists between senior legislative committee assignments held by District 104 representation and state economic development grants awarded to local municipalities?
- Research Question 3: How do county land-use policies balance agricultural preservation with residential subdivision development along the Barrow-Gwinnett border?
¶ 7. Representation and Legislative Work
- Legislative Duties: Representing citizens in the Georgia House of Representatives with leadership responsibilities as Majority Leader.
- Committee Focus: Assignments include the Judiciary, Rules, and Reapportionment and Redistricting committees.
- Constituent Services: District office operations managing citizen inquiries, state agency coordination, and community legislative support.