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Gernita Johnson has a bachelor's degree from Paine College and a master's degree in social work from Clark Atlanta University. She has been married to her husband, John Johnson, for 16 years. They have three children. 

Gernita works in behavioural and mental health. 

Believes in encouraging "smart development that brings quality jobs while preserving community character."

Supports small businesses with resources, visibility, and city partnerships.

- Believes in encouraging "smart development that brings quality jobs while preserving community character."
- Supports small businesses with resources, visibility, and city partnerships.

Economy

Believes in expanding youth programs and community partnerships to prevent crime.

- Believes in expanding youth programs and community partnerships to prevent crime.

Public Services

As of October 13, 2025, Gernita Johnson’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Housing & Urban Development

Supports strengthening the Stockbridge Police Department to ensure faster response times and safer neighborhoods.

- Supports strengthening the Stockbridge Police Department to ensure faster response times and safer neighborhoods.

Public Safety

Wants to invest in well-lit streets, sidewalks, and community spaces to deter crime and increase safety.

Plans to "push for infrastructure improvements that make Stockbridge attractive for new businesses."

- Wants to invest in well-lit streets, sidewalks, and community spaces to deter crime and increase safety.
- Plans to "push for infrastructure improvements that make Stockbridge attractive for new businesses."

Transportation & Infrastructure

Energy & the Environment

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Lakeisha Gantt holds a law degree from Cooley Law School. She has children. 

Lakeisha is an attorney,  small business owner, and an economic development consultant. 

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LaKeisha currently serves as a member of the Stockbridge City Council. She was first elected in 2020 and is serving her first term. She also serves as Mayor Pro Tem. 

As of October 13, 2025, Lakeisha Gantt did not have a website or any information online.

As a commissioner, helped pave major and neighborhood roads and install street lights on Speer Road, Walt Stephens, and Spivey Road.

- As a commissioner, helped pave major and neighborhood roads and install street lights on Speer Road, Walt Stephens, and Spivey Road.

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Lakeisha Gantt

LaKeisha Gantt is currently a member of the Stockbridge City Council. She was first elected in 2020.

Supports installing a traffic light at S.R. 138 and North Moseley Rd.

Marion D. Calhoun holds a degree in criminal justice from the University of Central Florida. She received a presidential service award and the national award from the National Battered Boys Association. 

Marion founded a non-profit organization, Community Alternative Treatment Services. She previously worked for the Florida Department of Corrections, Probation and Parole, where she was a Correctional Probation Officer. 

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Marion ran for Henry County commission chair in 2024, but did not win.

Supports conducting a forensic audit and ethical investigations to address the $32 million budget overage in Stockbridge, and advocates for improved tax dollar spending protocols and increased transparency.

Plans to have a forensic audit and ethical investigations to address the $32 million budget overage in Stockbridge, and advocates for improved tax dollar spending protocols and increased transparency.

Promises to ensure transparency and accountability in government spending, efficient tax assessment and utilization, and advocate for marginalized community members.

Promises to ensure efficient tax assessment and utilization. 

- Plans to have a forensic audit and ethical investigations to address the $32 million budget overage in Stockbridge, and advocates for improved tax dollar spending protocols and increased transparency.
- Promises to ensure efficient tax assessment and utilization. 

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Plans to establish youth programs in District One of Stockbridge by forming a committee to assess needs and create a plan for after-school and summer activities, including sports, book clubs, and special interest clubs.

Promises to advocate for marginalized community members.

Promises to uphold transparency and accountability in government spending.

Supports establishing a senior center and programs, including community gardening, to promote health and quality of life for seniors in District One.

- Plans to establish youth programs in District One of Stockbridge by forming a committee to assess needs and create a plan for after-school and summer activities, including sports, book clubs, and special interest clubs.
- Promises to advocate for marginalized community members.
- Promises to uphold transparency and accountability in government spending.
- Supports establishing a senior center and programs, including community gardening, to promote health and quality of life for seniors in District One.

As of October 13, 2025, Marion D. Calhoun’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Marion D. Calhoun

Marion D. Calhoun's campaign for Stockbridge City Council Member, District 1 is her first entry into politics. She previously ran for Henry County Commission Chair in the May 21, 2024 Georgia Primary Election but did not win.

As of October 13, 2025, Marion D. Calhoun did not have a website or any information online.

- City council members work together with the rest of city council to set and implement city policy. 
- City council is tasked with ensuring the health, comfort, and safety of residents of the city 
- City council members work with the mayor to govern city departments, such as the police department, fire department, transportation department, and parks and recreation department. 
- City council members represent either the whole city or residents of a specific district. 
- Most city council members in Georgia are elected in odd years to four year terms. Elections are nonpartisan. 

Stockbridge City Council Member, District 1

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