Georgia State House District 79

Current seat holder: Yasmin Neal.

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Yasmin Neal

Yasmin Neal was born in Clayton County, Georgia, and lives in Jonesboro, Georgia. Neal graduated from Jonesboro High School. She earned a bachelor's degree in criminal justice and police science from American Military University and a master's degree in business administration from Strayer University in 2016. Neal's career experience includes working as the head of political/civic partnerships and data aggregation of Empowrd Apps LLC, a police officer and investigator with the Clayton County Police Department, and the press secretary for Young Democrats of Georgia.

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Housing & Infrastructure: “Rep. Neal passes bill to allow citizens to write off some of their tips and overtime on the taxes!” - Year 2026 ”Rep Neal Secures Refunds and Reduced Rent for Seniors after calling for investigation!” (Campaign website)
Public Safety & Justice: “Born and raised in Clayton County, Georgia, State Representative Yasmin Neal has led a life of public service from being a Police Detective, Sheriff’s Investigator, Dept of Driver Services, and more. Yasmin is the Chair of the Clayton County Legislative Delegation and was the Chair of the Clayton County Democratic Party.” (Campaign website)
Healthcare: “As of July 2021, Governor Brian Kemp signed Rep. Neal’s Bill, Bill 236 which protects victims & domestic violence victims; into law in the state of GA. Yasmin had her Mental Health legislation, HB 571, included in the Mental Health Omnibus bill that was signed by the Governor in 2022.” (Campaign website)