Edna Jackson

Edna Branch Jackson is the 65th Mayor of Savannah, Georgia, and the first African-American woman to hold this position. A protégé of both the late W.W.

Edna Branch Jackson

Former 65th Savannah Mayor, the first African American woman to lead the city, Edna Branch Jackson is running for Georgia State Representative District 165. Prior to her election in 2011, she served three terms as Alderman at Large on Savannah City Council, including serving two terms as Mayor Pro Tem. Mayor Jackson served on the Board of Directors of both the National League

of Cities and the Georgia Municipal Association, and is former President of the National League of Cities: Women in Municipal Government. She served as the second vice president of the Georgia Municipal Association. Mayor Jackson was fully engaged in the Civil Rights Movement, first joining the NAACP Youth Council in Savannah at age nine. Law and Eugene Gadsden, she participated in sit-ins at downtown Savannah businesses, wade-ins at Tybee Beach, and kneel-ins at various local churches. She helped conduct voter registration drives, and participated in demonstrations throughout the South, including the 1963 March on Washington and the 1965 March from Selma to Montgomery. During this period, she was employed with the NAACP National Youth Task Force, and spent time in Florida, Alabama, Mississippi, and Georgia, demonstrating and carrying out voter registration drives. She is the past Southern regional vice president and national vice president of the Savannah State University National Alumni Association. She served as vice chairman and member of the Chatham County Democratic executive committee; former chairperson of the Chatham County Hospital Authority; former board member of Economic Opportunity Authority; and former board member of the US Selected Service board. She was appointed by Congressman John Barrow to serve as a member of the Military Academy selection committee and the regional committee of the US Civil Rights Commission. She is a member of the Savannah Regional Second Harvest Food Bank board of directors; Step Up Savannah board, and others. She is a Diamond Life Member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., a member of the NAACP, and the founder and member of the Mandingo Socio Civic Club. Mayor Jackson has traveled throughout the United States, China, Ghana, Nigeria, Israel, and Turkey, among other countries. She presented a paper on tourism, economic development, and preservation in Shanghai, China, in October 2014. Mayor Jackson is also known for her public speaking. She earned her bachelor and masters degrees from Savannah State College (now university), where she worked as an administrator for thirty years. During her tenure, she served her alma mater in the areas of counseling, admissions and recruiting, financial aid, and as director of Alumni Affairs and Elderhostel Coordinator. Mayor Jackson has one son, Kevan LaMar Jackson. Mayor Jackson’s honors include:
GeorgiaTrends magazine “Most Influential Georgian” in 1212, 2013, and 2014; Savannah State University’s 2014 Award of Excellence for Leadership; Savannah Technical College Tribute to Community STARs Award 2013; Emancipation Day Leadership Award 2012; Savannah State University’s “Richard R. Wright Award” 2012; Bennett University “Outstanding Woman in Civil Rights;” Savannah Civil Rights Museum’s “Unsung Heroes” award; and the Tom Joyner “Hardest Working Community Advocate” award. Delta Sigma Theta named a scholarship in her honor at SSU. She also received the NAACP Freedom Award, the Delta Sigma Theta “Alfreta Adams Community Service” award, the Alpha Kappa Alpha “Mozella Collier Volunteer Service” award, and the Omega Psi Phi “Citizen of the Year” award, among others.

05/10/2023

Tonight at Beach Institute! Tickets will be available at the door.

06/21/2022

One more hour to vote!!!! Polls close at 7 so make your voice heard!!!

Paul Smith here, reminding you that TODAY is the Runoff Election for the 5th district School Board Member Seat! Join me & trusted community leaders as we RETURN TO THE POLLS to secure a quality education for all our children. Vote Smith for the 5th today at your local voting precinct! Polls open from 7am to 7pm.

06/12/2022

I am proud to support Rev. Paul Smith for Board of Education, District 5. Rev. Smith will be a great asset to the board as it works to benefit the children of Chatham County!

Make your plan now to vote in the runoff on June 21 or check it off your list and vote during the early voting period beginning Monday!!

Early Voting: June 13th-17th
Runoff Election Date: June 21st

Alderwoman Estella Edwards ShabazzChatham County Commissioner Tanya MiltonDr. Jackie Gilbert-GrantA.E beach highAlderman Detric LeggettGlynda M. JonesWanda HopkinsAshley FrinkBethlehem Missionary Baptist

03/30/2022

I recently attended the farewell for Rep. Calvin Smyre, who is leaving the House after 47 years of service! Rep. Smyre will continue his service as the U.S. Ambassador to Dominican Republic.

I also got the chance to meet with Georgia’s next Governor, Stacey Abrams. I look forward to meeting with Leader Abrams in Savannah and working to get her elected in November!

03/16/2022

Today we celebrated HBCU Heritage Day at the Capitol! I was thrilled to visit with Savannah State University President Kimberly Ballard-Washington and Executive Director of Government Relations LeAndrea Mikell. President Ballard-Washington presented me with a beautiful framed photo of SSU’s historic Hill Hall.

03/03/2022

I was pleased to meet with this group from Augusta University this week. We discussed their arts and humanities programs and ways we can collaborate to end the shortage of nurses!

01/17/2022

Today we celebrate the life and continue the legacy of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. with acts of kindness and service. Wishing you all a joyous King Day!

01/11/2022

Yesterday was the first day of the legislative session. It was a short one, because Georgia football was on a lot of people's minds! I was pleased to see my colleagues, including my friend, Rep. Al Williams of Midway. Although both chambers are off today, I am at the Capitol, meeting with staff and getting ready to work for my neighbors in HD 165!

Day 1: January 10 - georgiahousephoto This photo hosted by SmugMug; your photos look better here.

01/11/2022

Congratulations to all of Bulldawg Nation on a hard fought national championship win!

‘Finally!’ - Special coverage of UGA’s national championship victory in Tuesday's ePaper. https://bit.ly/3raggRy

A Message From Representative Edna Branch Jackson | The Savannah Tribune

01/07/2022

Recently, I shared my thoughts on the upcoming legislative session, which begins January 10, as well as the 2021 reapportionment session in an Op/Ed published in The Savannah Tribune. You can read my reflections on the new districts and what my priorities will be during the legislative session, at the attached link.

A Message From Representative Edna Branch Jackson | The Savannah Tribune I want to start by thanking all of you who voted to send me to the General Assembly to fill out the unexpired term of my friend, the late Representative Mickey Stephens. I also want to thank my

12/25/2021

Wishing all who celebrate a very Merry Christmas and all the joys of the season!!

—Edna Jackson

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