“I have lived in District 2 my entire life,” wrote Donaldson-Elliott, who’s 48. “It's the community I was raised in and have always called home.”

This is her first time running for an elected, public office.

Loletta Donaldson-Elliott joins race for Statesboro City Council District 2

The reporter didn’t actually ask about candidates’ education, but picked it up in some way from each one, such as a brief biography Donaldson-Elliott sent. She is a graduate of Statesboro High School, Ogeechee Technical College and Swainsboro Technical College.

Second, the candidates were asked what they do or have done, by way of a career or business.

“I'm a partner at Gayla's Gifts of Beauty, a healthcare professional, and co-manager of Bigma's Restaurant,” she wrote. “I'm also a wife, mother, and grandmother, and a member of Historical First African Baptist Church, where I teach youth Sunday school and serve as Youth Choir Director.”

Loletta Donaldson-Elliott was raised in District 2, where she has lived her entire life. She graduated from Statesboro High School, Ogeechee Technical College, and Swainsboro Technical College. She is a wife, mother, and grandmother, and is a member of Historical First African Baptist Church, where she teaches youth Sunday school and serves as Youth Choir Director.

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Loletta is a partner at Gayla's Gifts of Beauty, works as a healthcare professional, and is co-manager of Bigma's Restaurant.

Loletta is running for elected public office for the first time.

2026 Georgia General Election

Donaldson-Elliott said, "I want to advocate for greater investment by the city in youth development, affordable housing and housing rehabilitation, and work to bring in more, better-paying jobs for families. Above all, I want to be an unwavering voice for the people of District 2."

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Wants to bring more jobs with better pay for families.

- Wants to bring more jobs with better pay for families.

Economy

Advocates for greater city investment in youth development.

- Advocates for greater city investment in youth development.

Public Services

Advocates for greater city investment in affordable housing and housing rehabilitation.

- Advocates for greater city investment in affordable housing and housing rehabilitation.

Housing & Urban Development

As of October 4, 2026, Loletta Donaldson-Elliott did not have a website or any information online.

Public Safety

Transportation & Infrastructure

Energy & the Environment

Loletta Donaldson-Elliott

As of October 4, 2026, Loletta Donaldson-Elliott’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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