- District Identifier: Georgia House District 153 indexed as sldl:13:153 in state databases.
- Governance Level: Lower chamber of the Georgia General Assembly.
- Current Representation: David Sampson (Democrat, serving since 2023).
- Historical Representation: Preceded by CaMia Hopson (2019-2023), Darrel Ealum (2015-2019), and Carol Fullerton.
- Baseline Census Vintage: 2020 decennial redistricting cycle.
¶ 2. Geography and Communities
- Spatial Extent: Centered entirely within parts of Dougherty County, specifically encompassing urban and core neighborhoods of Albany.
- Municipal Centers: Comprises major urban portions of the city of Albany.
- Regional Connectivity: Connected by U.S. Highways 82, 19, and regional transit networks radiating through southwest Georgia.
- Environmental Systems: Centered along the Flint River corridor, incorporating urban storm water and environmental management zones.
¶ 3. Population and Electorate
- Total Population: Aligns with state legislative targets averaging approximately 59,585 residents per 2020 census metrics.
- Demographic Composition: Majority-minority urban electorate with significant African American population density.
- Electorate Dynamics: High voter mobilization urban core with distinct civic and labor organization networks.
- Growth Trends: Urban population stabilization reflecting regional demographic shifts.
¶ 4. Elections and Political Context (dated historical records)
- Electoral Structure: Single-member urban district elections managed via local election boards.
- Candidate Filings: Regular primary and general election cycles administered through the Georgia Secretary of State.
- Historical Partisan Trends: Consistently strong Democratic voting preference in general election outcomes.
- Voting Logistics: Polling places established across municipal precincts in Albany.
¶ 5. Economic and Civic Anchors
- Economic Base: Healthcare services, higher education, government administration, manufacturing, and retail trade.
- Regional Employers: Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital, local school districts, municipal government, and regional employers.
- Civic Infrastructure: Albany city hall, Dougherty County government buildings, and civic community centers.
- Transportation Nodes: Southwest Georgia Regional Airport and freight rail corridors supporting local commerce.
¶ 6. People and Organizations to Map (include three correlation questions)
- Key Figures: Representative David Sampson, Albany city commissioners, and Dougherty County officials.
- Organizations: Albany Chamber of Commerce, local NAACP chapters, and community health coalitions.
- Correlation Question 1: How do urban revitalization initiatives and municipal infrastructure investments in Albany influence economic mobility and housing development within Georgia House District 153?
- Correlation Question 2: To what extent do regional medical centers located in Albany serve surrounding lower-income populations and shape health policy advocacy for representatives of Georgia House District 153?
- Correlation Question 3: In what ways do legislative priorities advanced by representatives of Georgia House District 153 reflect the unique economic and social challenges of an urbanized enclave within southwest Georgia?
¶ 7. Representation and Legislative Work
- Committee Assignments: Service on committees including Agriculture and Consumer Affairs, and Human Relations and Aging.
- Legislative Focus: Urban development, healthcare access, criminal justice reform, and economic opportunity grants.
- Constituent Services: Direct advocacy for municipal funding, social service navigation, and state agency assistance.
- Intergovernmental Coordination: Close cooperation with Albany municipal leadership and county administrators.