Euriel is an immigrant from Nigeria who moved to Cobb County at the age of 19. She lives in Marietta, Georgia. 

Euriel is a real estate agent and the CEO and Founder of Euriel Global Network and Euriel Global Fashion. She is on the Cobb County's Facilities and Technology Citizens Oversight Committee. She is a recipient of the Humanitarian Award from Trinity International University of Ambassadors and a Commendation of Resolution from Newark, New Jersey.

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Euriel Hemmerly previously ran in the Democratic primary for State Senate District 33 in 2022, but did not win. 

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The candidate's website says, "Support local businesses, create jobs, and fight for fair wages in Cobb County."

Plans to "support local businesses, create jobs, and fight for fair wages in Cobb County."

The candidate's website says, "Euriel's compassion for the less fortunate and her philanthropic endeavors showcase her commitment to making Cobb County a better place for all residents. As a successful realtor and business owner, she's well-equipped to drive economic growth."

Supports tax relief for local businesses, advocates for higher minimum wage, and improved working conditions; committed to equal resource access in Cobb County District 33.

Supports tax relief for local businesses, advocates for higher minimum wage, and improved working conditions.

Plans to reconstruct "outdated zoning laws" to make housing more affordable.

- Supports tax relief for local businesses, advocates for higher minimum wage, and improved working conditions.
- Plans to reconstruct "outdated zoning laws" to make housing more affordable.

Economy

As of March 19, 2024, Euriel Hemmerly’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Energy & the Environment

The candidate's website says, "Strengthen services for vulnerable populations, including mental health support."

The candidate's website says, "Ensure quality healthcare, lower costs, and prepare for health crises."

Supports universal healthcare access, Medicaid expansion, and mental health services in Cobb County, aiming to reduce disparities and financial strain for the uninsured and underinsured. Advocates healthcare as a right, not a privilege.

Supports universal healthcare access, Medicaid expansion, lowering health care costs, and mental health services to reduce disparities and financial difficulties for the uninsured and underinsured. 

- Supports universal healthcare access, Medicaid expansion, lowering health care costs, and mental health services to reduce disparities and financial difficulties for the uninsured and underinsured. 

Healthcare

Identifies stopping "voter suppression laws" as one of her top priorities if elected.

Wants public records to be more accessible to the public.

- Identifies stopping "voter suppression laws" as one of her top priorities if elected.
- Wants public records to be more accessible to the public.

Voting & Elections

Supports increased police pay and resources, advocates for improved community-police relations with better training, and emphasizes the importance of secure educational settings for children, aiming for a safer future.

Supports increased police pay, resources, and advocates for improved community-police relations with better training.

- Supports increased police pay, resources, and advocates for improved community-police relations with better training.

Public Safety

The candidate's website says, "Euriel Hemmerly stands as the exceptional candidate to propel Cobb County into a brighter future... Euriel's effective advocacy for quality education has proven her ability to rally the community."

The candidate's website says, "Euriel's reach extends to Western Africa and Jamaica, where she empowers women and children. Her involvement with Cobb's school system as a parent and volunteer underscores her commitment to early educational success."

The candidate's website says, "Euriel Hemmerly is more than a local realtor, She's an international advocate Committed to enhancing Cobb County's standing. with passion for mentorship and community-building, Euriel understands that a strong school system drives real estate values and economic growth."

The candidate's website says, "Euriel's dedication to Cobb County extends beyond the spotlight. Appointed by the Cobb County School Board Superintendent, she serves on the Facilities and Technology Citizens Oversight Committee, ensuring the responsible use of Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax funds."

Supports increased teacher pay and support in Cobb County as essential for educational success, emphasizing the need to attract and retain quality educators for the benefit of students' futures.

Supports increased teacher pay and support, emphasizing the need to attract and retain quality educators for the benefit of students' futures.

Emphasizes the importance of safe educational settings for children.

Said, "Teachers need more support, both in and out of the classroom, to reduce stress and enable them to... teach."

- Supports increased teacher pay and support, emphasizing the need to attract and retain quality educators for the benefit of students' futures.
- Emphasizes the importance of safe educational settings for children.
- Said, "Teachers need more support, both in and out of the classroom, to reduce stress and enable them to... teach."

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Euriel Hemmerly

Michael was born and raised in public housing in Harlem, New York City, and attended Bishop Dubois Catholic High School. He has an Associate Degree
in Administrative Management from the Community College of the United States Air Force, a Bachelors Degree in Communications from the University of Albany, Masters Degree in Educational Leadership from the University of Central Oklahoma, a Specialist Degree in Educational Leadership from Georgia State University, and a Doctorate Degree in Educational Leadership from University of Georgia Athens. He is a member of Turner Chapel AME Church in Marietta, Georgia.

Prior to his political career, Michael was a Vocational, Educational, and Instructional Coordinator at Jefferson Place and City of Refuge. Additionally, he is a retired educator from the State of Georgia and a retired Master Sergeant from the United States Air Force. As part of his 25+ years of enlisted service, he has received the United States Air Force Meritorious Service Medal.

Michael Rhett has been serving in the Georgia State Senate 2014, representing a portion of Cobb County. He is a member of several Senate committees, including the Higher Education Committee, Finance Committee, Judiciary Committee, Regulated Industries Committee, Voting Redistricting Committee, and Veterans, Military and Homeland Security Committee. 

The candidate's website says, "When the Georgia General Assembly passed a nearly $26 billion state budget for fiscal 2021 last week, it paved the way for Atlanta-area military veterans to receive new support and career training."

The candidate's website says, "He expects skilled workers from the military to seek out the VECTR training programs to earn certification and begin their civilian careers."

The candidate's website says, "This bill allows local governments to petition the state to designate a banking improvement zone where residents have insufficient access to banks."

Supported legislation allowing local governments to petition the state to designate a banking improvement zone where residents have insufficient access to banks.

The candidate's website says, "Georgia taxpayers to make certain voluntary contributions through the income tax payment and refund process to aid and assist service disabled veterans through a qualified service disabled veterans benefit organization."

Has supported legislation to allow Georgia taxpayers to make certain voluntary contributions through the income tax payment and refund process to aid and assist service disabled veterans through a qualified service disabled veterans benefit organization.

- Supported legislation allowing local governments to petition the state to designate a banking improvement zone where residents have insufficient access to banks.
- Has supported legislation to allow Georgia taxpayers to make certain voluntary contributions through the income tax payment and refund process to aid and assist service disabled veterans through a qualified service disabled veterans benefit organization.

As of March 19, 2024, Michael Doc Rhett’s website did not contain information on this issue.

The candidate's website says, "It will increase the personal allowance allotted for senior citizens in nursing homes to purchase personal hygiene and toiletry items to $70 dollars a month."

Supported legislation to increase the personal allowance allotted for senior citizens in nursing homes to purchase personal hygiene and toiletry items to $70 dollars a month.

The candidate's website says, "Insurance; diagnostic breast examinations shall not be treated less favorably than screening mammography for breast cancer with respect to cost-sharing requirements; provide"

Supported legislation to ensure diagnostic breast examinations should not be treated less favorably than screening mammography for breast cancer with respect to cost-sharing requirements

- Supported legislation to increase the personal allowance allotted for senior citizens in nursing homes to purchase personal hygiene and toiletry items to $70 dollars a month.
- Supported legislation to ensure diagnostic breast examinations should not be treated less favorably than screening mammography for breast cancer with respect to cost-sharing requirements

The candidate's website says, "Rhett went into the local metro jail recruited ex-offenders and enrolled them as students in Senator Rhett’s program."

The candidate's website says, "Rhett went into the local metro jail recruited ex-offenders and enrolled them as students in Senator Rhett’s program"

The candidate's website says, "This bill provides inmates with a driver license or state identification card upon persons completing a term of incarceration"

Supported legislation to provide inmates with a driver license or state identification card upon persons completing a term of incarceration"

The candidate's website says, "Free weapon permit for law enforcement officers who had to retire honorably because of a disability"

Supported legislation allowing a free weapon permit for law enforcement officers who had to retire honorably because of a disability

- Supported legislation to provide inmates with a driver license or state identification card upon persons completing a term of incarceration"
- Supported legislation allowing a free weapon permit for law enforcement officers who had to retire honorably because of a disability

The candidate's website says, "Combining classes about job seeking skills, basic computer skills, ... and personal development classes, students are able to find housing, jobs, and open a new bank account..."

Supports "Combining classes about job seeking skills, basic computer skills, ... and personal development classes, students are able to find housing, jobs, and open a new bank account..."

The candidate's website says, "Rhett said a new VECTR Center in Cobb County will ... include programs for veterans to learn new skills in plumbing, electrical and technology fields etc. The senator believes Chattahoochee Technical College will be an important partner for the veterans and community."

The candidate's website says, "Scholarships for disabled veterans attending Georgia Technical Colleges."

Supports scholarships for disabled veterans attending Georgia Technical Colleges.

The candidate's website says, "The new budget will provide funding for a Georgia Veterans Career Transition Resource (VECTR) Center in Cobb County... to renovate part of Chattahoochee Technical College's Marietta Campus, outfitting the technical school for veteran-specific training programs."

Supported legislation to provide funding for a Georgia Veterans Career Transition Resource (VECTR) Center in Cobb County... to renovate part of Chattahoochee Technical College's Marietta Campus, outfitting the technical school for veteran-specific training programs."

- Supports scholarships for disabled veterans attending Georgia Technical Colleges.
- Supported legislation to provide funding for a Georgia Veterans Career Transition Resource (VECTR) Center in Cobb County... to renovate part of Chattahoochee Technical College's Marietta Campus, outfitting the technical school for veteran-specific training programs."

Michael Doc Rhett

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