East Point Votes - Marie Terry

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Marie is from McComb, Mississippi. She has lived in East Point, Georgia for 14 years and calls the River Park community her home. She attended Port Gibson High School.

Marie is a retired tax service owner. She ran Terry Tax Service until her retirement.

Marie Terry (East Point City Council At-large Ward B, Georgia ...

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Marie previously ran in a special election for the East Point City Council At-large Ward B in Georgia in 2024 but did not win.

Supports disclosing all revenue and expenditures to ensure public transparency.

- Supports disclosing all revenue and expenditures to ensure public transparency.

Economy

Supports park and recreational amenities, including programs for all ages and abilities and workshops with experts and volunteers to inform residents about city programs.

Said, "I am dedicated to working hard consistently to create opportunities for community involvement, whether through town hall meetings, neighborhood events, or volunteer initiatives to empower our communities."

Said, "To enhance this office, I would streamline administrative processes, improve communication between the City Manager, council, and residents, and ensure timely execution of city projects."

- Supports park and recreational amenities, including programs for all ages and abilities and workshops with experts and volunteers to inform residents about city programs.
- Said, "I am dedicated to working hard consistently to create opportunities for community involvement, whether through town hall meetings, neighborhood events, or volunteer initiatives to empower our communities."
- Said, "To enhance this office, I would streamline administrative processes, improve communication between the City Manager, council, and residents, and ensure timely execution of city projects."

Public Services

As of September 8, 2025, Marie Terry did not have a website or any information online.

Housing & Urban Development

Plans to improve public safety by installing more streetlights, sidewalks, police patrol and speed bumps.

Plans to improve public safety by increasing police patrol.

- Plans to improve public safety by increasing police patrol.

Public Safety

Plans to improve infrastructure by installing more streetlights, sidewalks, police patrol and speed bumps to enhance pedestrian safety.

Plans to improve infrastructure by installing more streetlights, sidewalks, and speed bumps to enhance pedestrian safety.

- Plans to improve infrastructure by installing more streetlights, sidewalks, and speed bumps to enhance pedestrian safety.

Transportation & Infrastructure

Energy & the Environment

Marie Terry

Plans to install more streetlights, sidewalks, police patrol and speed bumps to enhance pedestrian safety in our communities.

Marie Terry has lived in East Point for 14 years and calls the River Park community her home.

Marie Terry has lived in East Point for 14 years and calls the River Park community her home. She is a retired business owner and tax professional. She is committed to improving the quality of life for all residents, especially children and seniors.

Marie previously ran in a special election for the East Point City Council At-large Ward B in Georgia but did not win.

Marie is the owner of Terry Tax Service. 

Marie Terry has lived in East Point for 14 years and calls the River Park community her home. She is a retired tax service owner. She is committed to improving the quality of life for all residents, especially children and seniors.

Supports disclosing all revenue and expenditures to ensure fiscal transparency.

Supports disclosing the spending of all revenue and expenditures to ensure transparency to the public.

Plans to install more streetlights, sidewalks, police patrol, and speed bumps to enhance pedestrian safety.

Plans to install more streetlights, sidewalks, police patrol and speed bumps to enhance pedestrian safety.

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Shean is from East Point, Georgia. He earned his professional degree in Architecture from Howard University’s School of Architecture and City Planning. He is a member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., and volunteers for the East Point Planning and Zoning Commission, Community ImPACT, Zion Hill Baptist Church, the Villages at Carver YMCA, and the Alliance Theatre Advisory Board. He lives with his wife and their children in East Point and attends Zion Hill Baptist Church, where he is a former trustee vice chair.

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Shean is the principal consultant at the Atkins Group. Before starting his own firm, he served as vice president of external and governmental affairs and corporate communications for Atlanta Housing. Earlier in his career, he worked as an architectural designer for a local architecture firm and spent ten years as the chief of staff and senior legislative advisor for the longest-serving member of the Atlanta City Council.

Shean Atkins (East Point City Council At-large Ward B, Georgia ...

Shean is currently a member of the East Point City Council, representing At-large Ward B. He was elected in 2024 and is serving his first term. 

Supports "smart, managed growth" to attract development and amenities.

Believes in achieving economic prosperity while protecting all residents, including legacy and low-wealth communities.

- Supports "smart, managed growth" to attract development and amenities.
- Believes in achieving economic prosperity while protecting all residents, including legacy and low-wealth communities.

Supports expanding and improving parks and recreational facilities, including building a new recreation center and natatorium on the city's westside.

Supports increased government support for the arts to ensure all residents have access to artistic experiences, regardless of socio-economic background.

- Supports expanding and improving parks and recreational facilities, including building a new recreation center and natatorium on the city's westside.
- Supports increased government support for the arts to ensure all residents have access to artistic experiences, regardless of socio-economic background.

Believes East Point's vacant properties, trash, tall grass, and inoperable vehicles contribute to crime and lower property values, and supports restructuring code enforcement to improve health, safety, and aesthetics.

Believes in creating diverse housing opportunities, walkable neighborhoods, and preserving open spaces to attract development and amenities.

- Believes East Point's vacant properties, trash, tall grass, and inoperable vehicles contribute to crime and lower property values, and supports restructuring code enforcement to improve health, safety, and aesthetics.
- Believes in creating diverse housing opportunities, walkable neighborhoods, and preserving open spaces to attract development and amenities.

Supports a balanced approach to public safety, emphasizing both enforcement and prevention.

Believes effective community policing, modern crime-fighting technology, and data-driven strategies are essential for reducing crime and building trust between law enforcement and residents.

Believes prioritizing mental health services, addiction treatment, and youth diversion programs will create a safer East Point.

- Supports a balanced approach to public safety, emphasizing both enforcement and prevention.
- Believes effective community policing, modern crime-fighting technology, and data-driven strategies are essential for reducing crime and building trust between law enforcement and residents.
- Believes prioritizing mental health services, addiction treatment, and youth diversion programs will create a safer East Point.

As of September 8, 2025, Shean Atkins’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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Shean Atkins

Shean is the principal consultant at the Atkins Group, where he provides strategy, planning and design, community engagement, external relations, and program development services for public and private sector clients. Before starting his own firm, he served as vice president of external and governmental affairs and corporate communications for Atlanta Housing. In this role, he led the development of strategic plans and built partnerships with stakeholders, including government agencies and educational institutions. Earlier in his career, he worked as an architectural designer for a local architecture firm and spent ten years as the chief of staff and senior legislative advisor for the longest-serving member of the Atlanta City Council.

Supports creating diverse housing opportunities, walkable neighborhoods, and preserving open spaces to attract development and amenities.

- 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. 