Melisa Mims has a bachelor 27s degree in mass communication from Savannah State University and a master 27s degree in organizational leadership from the University of the Rockies. She is a member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. 

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Melisa T. Mims has a bachelor's degree in mass communication/psychology from Savannah State University and a master's degree in psychology/organizational development from the University of the Colorado Rockies.

Melisa is a public relations professional. She has previously worked for the Georgia Department of Human Services, where she managed multimillion-dollar budgets, led cross-functional teams, and launched statewide campaigns. 

Melisa currently works as the communications and marketing director for the City of Atlanta and the director of Showtime Pros, Inc. She previously worked as the public relations director and community relations manager for Rockdale County, a marketing specialist for the Georgia Department of Driver Services, an executive associate for The Event Professionals, Inc, and a branch manager for Enterprise Rent-A-Car.

Melisa previously ran for Rockdale County Commissioner, Post 2, in 2024 but did not win.

Melisa Mims announces bid for Rockdale County Commissioner, pledges people-focused leadership 

Melisa's campaign for the Post 2 commissioner of the Rockdale County Commission is her first run for public office.

Supports attracting businesses that provide quality jobs while preserving green space and community character, with a focus on tech, healthcare, small business expansion, and family-friendly retail.

Supports redeveloping underused corridors instead of expanding sprawl and encourages mixed-use projects and incentives for revitalizing aging shopping centers.

- Supports attracting businesses that provide quality jobs while preserving green space and community character, with a focus on tech, healthcare, small business expansion, and family-friendly retail.
- Supports redeveloping underused corridors instead of expanding sprawl and encourages mixed-use projects and incentives for revitalizing aging shopping centers.

Economy

Wants developers to meet with nearby residents before major zoning decisions to ensure neighborhoods have a voice early in the process.

Plans to create a formal advisory group where students can identify community needs, participate in local government, and lead service projects.

- Wants developers to meet with nearby residents before major zoning decisions to ensure neighborhoods have a voice early in the process.
- Plans to create a formal advisory group where students can identify community needs, participate in local government, and lead service projects.

Public Services

As of March 11, 2026, Melisa T. Mims’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Housing & Urban Development

Supports competitive salaries, modern equipment, and ongoing training for law enforcement, fire, and EMS to ensure they have the resources to protect and serve effectively.

- Supports competitive salaries, modern equipment, and ongoing training for law enforcement, fire, and EMS to ensure they have the resources to protect and serve effectively.

Public Safety

Supports tying new development approvals to infrastructure capacity, requiring a clear plan for road improvements, water/sewer capacity, and school impact mitigation before projects move forward.

- Supports tying new development approvals to infrastructure capacity, requiring a clear plan for road improvements, water/sewer capacity, and school impact mitigation before projects move forward.

Transportation & Infrastructure

Energy & the Environment

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Melisa T. Mims

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