Sandra Scott is a Democratic member of the Georgia House of Representatives, representing District 76 since her election in 2010. Born on November 14, 1961, in Quincy, Florida, to Mamie Givens Jones and Samuel N. Givens, she is married to Edward Scott and has one son, Dexter, and a grandson, Lucas. A longtime educator with over 20 years of teaching experience, she previously served briefly on the Clayton County Board of Education starting in 2007 or 2008 before being removed by Governor Sonny Perdue for ethics violations. Notable achievements include awards such as the 2013 Georgia Legislative Black Caucus Legislator of the Year, NFWL 2013 Woman of Excellence Award, and roles like Chair of the State of Black Georgia Legislative Agenda, Policy Chair for the National Foundation of Women Legislators, and Democratic Caucus Chief Deputy Whip . She organizes annual district events like District 76 Day at the Capitol, Veterans Fish Fry, and Health Fairs.

Education and Political Experience

• Education: Graduated from Havana High School; earned a B.S. in business management from Florida A&M University School of Business and Industry; received teacher certification from Armstrong State University in 1994.
• Military Service: Joined the U.S. Army in 1984, serving in Seoul, Korea; Ft. Hood, Texas; and Nuernberg, Germany.
• Political Experience: Elected to Georgia House District 76 in 2010 ; serves on committees including Banks & Banking, Defense & Veterans Affairs, Human Relations & Aging, Insurance, and Reapportionment and Redistricting. Holds leadership positions such as Vice Chair of the Clayton County Legislative Delegation, member of the Georgia Legislative Black Caucus Executive Committee, and past roles like Whip of the Georgia Legislative Black Caucus and Chair of the Clayton County Delegation . Active in organizations including Georgia Women Caucus, Working Family Caucus, and NAACP chapters in Clayton and Henry Counties.