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Eddie Gordon Jr. is originally from Houston, Texas. He earned a bachelor's degree in criminal justice, a master's degree in public administration from Columbus State University, and a doctorate degree in criminology from Capella University. He lives in Atlanta, Georgia, and has a daughter.

Eddie is a university professor and department chair in Criminal Justice. He previously conducted research and investigations in government service and spent more than a decade working in child welfare.

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Eddie is a university professor and department chair in Criminal Justice, and as chief executive officer of RiseForward360, a nonprofit organization focused on community reintegration and second-chance support for formerly incarcerated individuals. He previously served as program chair in the criminal justice department at Atlanta Metropolitan State College and as a part-time department chair in the criminal justice program at University of Phoenix. Eddie worked as a project administrator at the Georgia Department of Human Services. He also previously served as a reserve deputy sheriff at the Fulton County Sheriff's Office.

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Eddie previously ran for the Clayton County Commission to represent District 1 in 2024, but did not win. 

Supports property tax reform to address rising taxes that are displacing longtime residents and threatening their ability to pass on their homes as a legacy.

Emphasizes growth that creates sustainable economic opportunity rather than reliance on lower-wage industries.

- Supports property tax reform to address rising taxes that are displacing longtime residents and threatening their ability to pass on their homes as a legacy.
- Emphasizes growth that creates sustainable economic opportunity rather than reliance on lower-wage industries.

Economy

As of March 11, 2026, Eddie Gordon Jr.’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Public Services

Supports homeowners, renters, and working families by advocating for fair taxation, affordable housing, and responsible development to protect quality of life.

Supports expanding affordable housing access for working families, moderate- and low-income residents, and the unhoused.

Plans on strengthening eviction prevention efforts and expanding awareness of existing federal housing assistance programs.

Prioritizes meaningful community input in zoning decisions before final approval and stronger due diligence for large development proposals involving public resources.

Supports the completion of the county's ongoing zoning ordinance rewrite to establish clearer development standards.

- Supports expanding affordable housing access for working families, moderate- and low-income residents, and the unhoused.
- Plans on strengthening eviction prevention efforts and expanding awareness of existing federal housing assistance programs.
- Prioritizes meaningful community input in zoning decisions before final approval and stronger due diligence for large development proposals involving public resources.
- Supports the completion of the county's ongoing zoning ordinance rewrite to establish clearer development standards.

Housing & Urban Development

Supports funding first responders with adequate training, equipment, and staffing, and strengthening coordination between county public safety agencies.

Prioritizes addressing root causes of crime and instability such as housing insecurity, economic opportunity, and youth engagement.

- Supports funding first responders with adequate training, equipment, and staffing, and strengthening coordination between county public safety agencies.
- Prioritizes addressing root causes of crime and instability such as housing insecurity, economic opportunity, and youth engagement.

Public Safety

Supports responsible economic development with stronger public oversight and due diligence for major development proposals, citing the failed $800 million Roman development project as an example of inadequate vetting.

- Supports responsible economic development with stronger public oversight and due diligence for major development proposals, citing the failed $800 million Roman development project as an example of inadequate vetting.

Transportation & Infrastructure

Supports a careful, transparent approach to data center development in Clayton County, calling for study of infrastructure capacity, water usage, and community health impacts before additional projects proceed.

- Supports a careful, transparent approach to data center development in Clayton County, calling for study of infrastructure capacity, water usage, and community health impacts before additional projects proceed.

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Eddie Gordon Jr. is originally from Houston, Texas. He earned a bachelor's degree in criminal justice, a master's degree in public administration from Columbus State University, and a doctorate in criminology from Capella University. He has lived in Clayton County' and has a daughter.



Eddie is a university professor and department chair in Criminal Justice, and as chief executive officer of RiseForward360, a nonprofit organization focused on community reintegration and second-chance support for formerly incarcerated individuals. He previously served as program chair in the criminal justice department at Atlanta Metropolitan State College and as a part-time department chair in the criminal justice program at University of Phoenix. He worked as a project administrator at the Georgia Department of Human Services. Eddie also previously served as a reserve deputy sheriff at the Fulton County Sheriff's Office.


Eddie previously ran for Clayton County Commission to represent District 1 in 2024 but did not win. 

- County Commissioners create and pass laws at the county-level. These laws show up in very tangible ways, such as determining how much you pay in property and sales taxes, public transportation, and maintaining infrastructure.
- County Commissioners are responsible for preparing and passing the county budget. The budget determines how much funding goes to various public services, such as public transportation, law enforcement, repairing roads, and maintaining infrastructure.
- County Commissioners oversee the administrative duties of your county’s government to ensure the safety, comfort, and well-being of county residents.
- County Commissioners are elected to 4-year terms in staggered years. Typically, you only vote for the County Commissioner that represents your county commission district.