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Karla Lea Drenner lives in Avondale, she is the mother of two twins. Karla earned a Bachelor of Science in Health Physics from West Virginia State College, a Master of Business Administration from Fontbonne University, and a Master of Science in Environmental Science from Southern Illinois University. She was awarded a Ph.D. in Public Policy Analysis and Administration from St. Louis University and completed her second Ph.D. curriculum in Occupational Safety & Health from LaSalle University.

Karla is running for re-election to the Georgia House of Representatives to represent District 85.

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Karla worked as regional manager of safety and health for Federal Express Ground, director of La Roche Industries Incorporated, president of DCS Incorporated, and director of operations for Mallindrodt Incorporated.

Advocates for ensuring that everyone’s access to the vote is preserved and extended.

- Advocates for ensuring that everyone’s access to the vote is preserved and extended.

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Advocate for passage of a host of environmental protection laws.

Proponent of alternative energy to reduce U.S. reliance on foreign nations and to address the crisis of climate change.

- Advocate for passage of a host of environmental protection laws.
- Proponent of alternative energy to reduce U.S. reliance on foreign nations and to address the crisis of climate change.

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As of March 11, 2026, Karla Lea Drenner’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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Works to bring life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness to everyone in the community.

- Works to bring life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness to everyone in the community.

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Pioneered legislative actions to protect the children and students in Georgia.

- Pioneered legislative actions to protect the children and students in Georgia.

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Karla Lea Drenner

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