- District Identifier: GA-HD-113
- State Legislative Lower Key: sldl:13:113
- Wiki Path: explore/places/ga/lower/113
- Current Representative: Sharon Henderson (D)
- Chamber: Georgia House of Representatives
- FIPS Code: 13
¶ 2. Geography and Communities
- Geographic Scope: Spans portions of Newton County and Rockdale County east of Atlanta.
- County Context: Encompasses suburban residential neighborhoods, commercial strips, and community hubs within Newton and Rockdale counties.
- Adjacent Systems: Integrated with regional highway networks providing commuter access toward Conyers, Covington, and Atlanta.
¶ 3. Population and Electorate
- Average District Population: Approximately 59,585 residents following decennial redistricting baselines.
- Electorate Trends: Characterized by strong Democratic partisan leaning, modeled at over D+45 in recent presidential cycles.
- Voter Base: Diverse suburban electorate featuring active civic participation and consistent voter turnout.
¶ 4. Elections and Political Context (dated historical records)
- Incumbent Officeholder: Sharon Henderson assumed office on January 11, 2021.
- 2024 General Election: Incumbent Sharon Henderson (D) won reelection on November 5, 2024.
- 2022 General Election: Sharon Henderson won election on November 8, 2022.
- Historical Context: Previous representation includes Pam Dickerson (D) and earlier Republican tenure under Hank Huckaby prior to partisan realignment in the district.
¶ 5. Economic and Civic Anchors
- Local Economy Anchors: Local retail centers, educational institutions, healthcare service providers, and small businesses located across Conyers and Covington vicinities.
- Regional Connections: Linked to the broader Atlanta employment market via I-20 and regional transit corridors.
- Civic Organizations: Local NAACP chapters, community action groups, faith-based networks, and business associations.
¶ 6. People and Organizations to Map
- Key Figures: Sharon Henderson (State Representative), Karla Daniels Hooper (Primary Candidate), and local community leaders in Newton and Rockdale counties.
- Correlation Question 1: How do residential patterns and housing developments across Newton and Rockdale counties shape community needs in Georgia House District 113?
- Correlation Question 2: What grassroots organizing strategies and demographic shifts have sustained strong Democratic electoral margins in Georgia House District 113 over recent cycles?
- Correlation Question 3: To what extent do public education and vocational training programs align with local employment opportunities in the Newton-Rockdale regional economy?
¶ 7. Representation and Legislative Work
- Legislative Body: Georgia House of Representatives.
- Committee Focus: Participation in committees addressing education, human relations, and state administrative affairs.
- Constituent Services: Focuses on educational funding equity, healthcare access, and community development grants for Newton and Rockdale residents.