- District Identifier: GA-HD-038 (Key: sldl:13:38)
- Wiki Path: explore/places/ga/lower/38
- County Context: Cobb County, Georgia
- Representation: David Wilkerson (D), assumed office in 2011
- Official Portal: Georgia General Assembly House Roster
¶ 2. Geography and Communities
- Primary Municipalities: Contains parts of Cobb County including Powder Springs and Mableton.
- Geographic Boundaries: Spans suburban residential communities across south and west Cobb County.
- Environmental Systems: Drained by local creek networks flowing toward the Chattahoochee River corridor.
- Infrastructure Connectors: Served by major regional highways, state routes, and Cobb County transit bus lines.
¶ 3. Population and Electorate
- Baseline Demographics: According to Wikipedia demographic data, the district comprises approximately 36.2% White, 48.7% Black, 9.9% Hispanic, and 2.3% Asian residents.
- Population Total: Recorded at 57,796 residents following redistricting cycles Wikipedia District Profile.
- Voter Registration: Strong Democratic baseline with consistent electoral support for incumbent representation.
- Turnout Trends: Active civic participation in municipal and state elections.
¶ 4. Elections and Political Context (dated historical records)
- 2026 Election: Incumbent David Wilkerson advanced from the Democratic primary on May 19, 2026, and is on the November 3, 2026 general election ballot.
- 2024 Election: David Wilkerson won election in the November 5, 2024 general election with 25,094 votes.
- 2022 Election: David Wilkerson won the November 8, 2022 general election securing 18,275 votes.
- Historical Continuity: Representative Wilkerson has continuously served District 38 since taking office in 2011, succeeding prior members such as Sam Teasley and Pat Dooley Ballotpedia Records.
¶ 5. Economic and Civic Anchors
- Regional Employers: Local retail centers, healthcare clinics, school district facilities, and service businesses in south Cobb.
- Civic Organizations: Community associations, local chambers of commerce, and civic advocacy groups.
- Educational Facilities: Public elementary, middle, and high schools operated under the Cobb County public school system.
- Transport Networks: Commuter arteries connecting residential areas to Atlanta and neighboring employment nodes.
¶ 6. People and Organizations to Map
- Key Figures: Representative David Wilkerson, local municipal leaders, and Cobb County commissioners.
- Organizations: South Cobb community improvement organizations, local business alliances, and parent-teacher associations.
- Correlation Question 1: How do recent municipal incorporation efforts and local governance changes in south Cobb County influence service delivery in District 38?
- Correlation Question 2: To what extent do public transit enhancements along major south Cobb corridors affect employment accessibility for District 38 residents?
- Correlation Question 3: What impacts do shifting real estate markets and multi-family housing developments have on demographic stability and school enrollment in District 38?
¶ 7. Representation and Legislative Work
- Legislative Focus: Economic development, public education funding, healthcare access, and consumer protection.
- Committee Assignments: Legislative committee participation coordinated through the Georgia General Assembly.
- Constituent Services: Ongoing district casework assisting residents with state services, benefits, and local advocacy.
- Inter-governmental Coordination: Working alongside local governments to address infrastructure needs and community grants.