- District Identifier: GA-HD-039 (Key: sldl:13:39)
- Wiki Path: explore/places/ga/lower/39
- County Context: Cobb County, Georgia
- Representation: Terry Cummings (D), assumed office January 9, 2023
- Official Portal: Georgia General Assembly House Roster
¶ 2. Geography and Communities
- Primary Municipalities: Contains parts of Cobb County including the cities of Austell and Mableton.
- Geographic Boundaries: Situated in south and southwest Cobb County, bordering Douglas County and Fulton County.
- Environmental Systems: Drained by local streams and river corridors leading toward the Chattahoochee River.
- Infrastructure Connectors: Served by Interstate 20, U.S. Route 78, and regional freight and passenger rail lines.
¶ 3. Population and Electorate
- Baseline Demographics: Diverse suburban population representing established neighborhoods and growing residential communities in south Cobb.
- Average Representation Size: Approximately 59,585 residents per state house district following the 2020 U.S. Census.
- Voter Registration: Strong Democratic baseline with robust participation in primary and general elections.
- Turnout Trends: Steady civic engagement across municipal and county voting precincts.
¶ 4. Elections and Political Context (dated historical records)
- 2026 Election: Incumbent Terry Cummings advanced from the Democratic primary on May 19, 2026, and is on the November 3, 2026 general election ballot.
- 2024 Election: Terry Cummings secured election in the November 5, 2024 general election with 22,774 votes.
- 2022 Election: Terry Cummings defeated Olivia Angel (R) in the November 8, 2022 general election with 78.4% of the vote.
- Historical Continuity: Succeeded former representative Erica Thomas, maintaining consistent Democratic representation in south Cobb County Ballotpedia Records.
¶ 5. Economic and Civic Anchors
- Regional Employers: Proximity to major regional entertainment destinations (such as Six Flags Over Georgia), local industrial parks, retail centers, and logistics hubs.
- Civic Organizations: South Cobb community task forces, neighborhood associations, and local business groups.
- Educational Facilities: Public schools managed by the Cobb County School District.
- Transport Networks: Key commuter and freight corridors linking south Cobb to Atlanta and surrounding counties.
¶ 6. People and Organizations to Map
- Key Figures: Representative Terry Cummings, Austell and Mableton municipal leaders, and Cobb County commissioners.
- Organizations: South Cobb business alliances, local civic associations, and community outreach nonprofits.
- Correlation Question 1: How do local municipal changes and infrastructure investments in Austell and Mableton impact economic development across District 39?
- Correlation Question 2: To what extent do major regional entertainment attractions near Austell contribute to local employment and commercial tax revenues in District 39?
- Correlation Question 3: What role do grassroots neighborhood groups play in shaping legislative agendas and community services in south Cobb County?
¶ 7. Representation and Legislative Work
- Legislative Focus: Economic opportunity, affordable housing, infrastructure funding, and criminal justice reform.
- Committee Assignments: State legislative committee work coordinated through the Georgia General Assembly.
- Constituent Services: District office assistance helping residents navigate state programs, community grants, and local services.
- Inter-governmental Coordination: Collaborating with municipal authorities in Austell and Mableton alongside Cobb County leadership.