Alyssa holds a Bachelor of Science in criminal justice and is currently pursuing a paralegal certificate. She is a graduate of the Congressional Black Caucus Institute and Emerge Georgia. She is a member of River Valley Bank Chamber of Commerce, the County Special Education PTA Community, and the Urban League of the River Valley Muscogee. She previously served as vice president of Women of Vision. Nia was raised in Columbus. 

Alyssa co-founded the nonprofit Columbus Georgia Reloaded. She previously worked at DAWSON as a GFEBS Budget Analyst.

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Alyssa Nia Williams previously ran for City Council At Large in Columbus, but did not win. 

Supports rental assistance programs and encouraging developers to build affordable units.

- Supports rental assistance programs and encouraging developers to build affordable units.
- Supports raising the minimum wage.

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As of March 19, 2024, Alyssa Nia Williams’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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Said "I believe in promoting inclusivity and creating a supportive environment that celebrates neurodiversity. This includes advocating for improved access to healthcare services, educational support, and employment opportunities."

Supports abortion, sex education, and affordable contraception options.

Supports increased funding for mental health services.

- Said "I believe in promoting inclusivity and creating a supportive environment that celebrates neurodiversity. This includes advocating for improved access to healthcare services, educational support, and employment opportunities."
- Supports abortion, sex education, and affordable contraception options.
- Supports increased funding for mental health services.

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Supports marijuana legalization to redirect public safety resources, create new sources of revenue, and provide relief for medical patients with chronic pain.

- Supports gun control
- Supports marijuana legalization to redirect public safety resources, create new sources of revenue, and provide relief for medical patients with chronic pain.

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Alyssa Nia Williams

Teddy was born and raised in Gordon and now resides in Columbus. He earned a bachelor's degree in computer science from Albany State University, and a Master in Public Administration from Georgia College & State University. Teddy later graduated Cum Laude from Florida A&M University College of Law.

Teddy is the principal owner and managing attorney of The Reese Firm, LLC. Previously, he worked as a Staff Attorney and Director of Community Engagement at the Georgia Appleseed Center for Law and Justice, and as a senior attorney at The Wright Legal Group. His past employment also includes positions at GEICO Corporate, Wilkinson County, Georgia, and the City of Atlanta.

Tremaine "Teddy" Reese has served on the Planning Advisory Council for the City of Columbus and was the Chair of the Community Development Advisory Council from 2014 to 2017, including a term as Interim Chair in 2016.

As of March 19, 2024, Tremaine Teddy Reese’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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Georgia State Representative, District 140, Democratic Primary

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